Member Organizations

Historic The Dalles Committee

The group membership is a volunteer organization of highly dedicated and knowledgeable individuals who have joined together in order to promote and perpetuate the historical significance of The Dalles Oregon.

For more information about the Historic The Dalles Committee, contact:
The Dalles Chamber of Commerce
http://thedalleschamber.com
1-800-255-3385/541-296-2231
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, 7PM
at The Dalles Chronicle building, 315 Federal St., The Dalles OR

Member organizations are:

	Wasco County Historical Society For information, contact: 541-296-1867. http://www.wascochs.org
	Original Wasco County Courthouse http://www.wascochs.org/wcch.htm The original Wasco County Courthouse was completed in 1859 and was first located at the intersection of East 3rd and Court Street. The building has been moved many times and today it stands at 410 West 2nd Place completely restored.
	Civic Auditorium http://thedallescivic.org The Civic Auditorium was built in the early 1920's and served the community well for many years. It has suffered the ravages of time until its reconstruction in 1998. This grand old building will continue to serve the community for many more years. The Dalles Civic Auditorium 323 East Fourth Street PO Box 1102 The Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 298-8533
	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers http:www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/d
	Old St. Peters Landmark http://www.oldstpeterslandmark.org The church building was built in 1897 and was used until 1969, as a larger church building was needed. The building, one of the finest Gothic Revival structures in The Dalles, has been renovated and is open the to the public as a museum and a wedding chapel.
	The Dalles Art Association http://www.thedallesartcenter.org The Art Center was built in 1910 with a donation of $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie for use as a library. This building is one of the 2,509 libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie. The building has been occupied since 1966 by The Dalles Art Association and is used an art gallery.
	Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum http://gorgediscovery.org Explore the Columbia River Gorge from its beginnings 40 million years ago until today. Discover the rich history of the area by viewing the exhibits in the museum. See the splendor of our area at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum. For additional information click here: http://www.gorgediscovery.org
	The Dalles Mural Society http://muralsatthedalles.netcnct.net/ Famous moments in history magnificently illustrated by renown northwest artists are located through out The Dalles. A cultural and educational experience for all ages
	Ft. Dalles Museum http://www.historicthedalles.org/fort_dalles/home.htm Email us at: fortdallesmuseum@netcnct.net The site was first occupied in 1850 and was called Camp Drum. In 1853 the name was changed to Fort Dalles. By the late 1850's the Indian frontier had moved east and after temporary use in 1867 to 68 there was no longer a need for a fort in The Dalles. The museum, Oregon's oldest, has been in operation since 1905 preserving the historic Fort Dalles site.
	Wasco County Pioneer Association The Association is a non-profit Oregon corporation; membership is open to anyone with an interest in early-Oregon history. The annual meeting is held in The Dalles on the first Saturday in May. http://www.wascopioneers.org/
	The Dalles Chamber of Commerce http://thedalleschamber.com 1-800-255-3385/541-296-2231

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