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  Oregon Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oregon Hill is a historically white working class neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia.
Oregon Hill was established during the industrial expansion during Reconstruction following the Civil War.
Oregon Hill was populated by the workers from the Tredegar Iron Works and Albemarle Paper Company.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oregon_Hill   (278 words)

  
 Historic Richmond Foundation | Historic Areas: Oregon Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Oregon Hill is one of the best examples of an intact working-class Victorian (1837-1901) neighborhood in the United States.
This house was in the neightborhood called Sydney, which was located next to Oregon Hill.
It was built by Samuel Parsons, a Quaker and superintendent of the Penitentiary.
www.historicrichmond.com /oregonhill.html   (327 words)

  
 Oregon Hill Farms .:. Home
Oregon Hill Farms, a national producer of gourmet fruit products and dry mixes, first began sharing its delicious natural fruit products with local farmers and townspeople in 1987.
Oregon Hill Farms produces gourmet quality, all-natural fruit jams, preserves, syrups, and old-fashioned fruit butters.
Oregon Hill Farms has grown larger, but we are still the same family-run company offering top-notch customer service and the finest gourmet fruit products and dry mixes.
www.oregonhill.com   (313 words)

  
 www.oregonhill.org - OH Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Oregon hill has a long, rich history including the distinction of being one of a few if not the only intact Victorian working class neighborhoods in the United States.
Oregon Hill supports and is supported by many fine orgaizations.
Oregon Hill is the home of some very fine schools.
oregonhill.org /index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=46   (93 words)

  
 ACORN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The history of Oregon Hill is rooted in the industrial expansion that developed during the years of Reconstruction.
The physical barriers of the State Penitentiary to the east and Hollywood Cemetery to the west, Cary Street to the north and the James River to the south intensified Oregon Hill's isolation from the rest of Richmond and helped preserve the architecture.
A survivor from antebellum Oregon Hill is the Parsons House, at 600 Spring Street, which dates from 1818.
www.richmondneighborhoods.org /oregonhill.html   (448 words)

  
 The Oregon Vortex and location of the House of Mystery
The Oregon Vortex is a glimpse of a strange world where the improbable is the commonplace and everyday physical facts are reversed.
On October 31, 2003 The Oregon Vortex was on the NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw.
The Oregon Vortex was selected by Travelocity.com users because they consider it to be one of the greatest hidden gems or local hotspots in Oregon.
www.oregonvortex.com   (371 words)

  
 Jim Hill runs on anti-Ted fuel
Hill dropped out of public life until February, when he announced his candidacy, blasting Kulongoski as a bad Democrat who has failed to lead.
Hill moved to Oregon in 1974, fresh out of law school with a job waiting at the Department of Justice.
Hill delivered a tepid speech and failed to line up delegates to lobby on his behalf during a crucial internal debate.
www.oregonlive.com /morenews/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1145238909290030.xml   (1197 words)

  
 Capitol Hill Blue: Oregon's Great Land Use Debate
Oregon has uniquely restrictive statewide land-use law, and editorial writers from other states who may one day be expected to have opinions on whether this is a Good Thing are interested in learning more about how it has worked in practice.
The other panelists were Bob Stacey, executive director of the activist group 1000 Friends of Oregon, which campaigned against Measure 37, and Dave Hunnicutt, executive director of Oregonians in Action, which worked to put it on the ballot and pass it.
Hunnicutt pointed out that only about 2 percent of Oregon land is inside urban growth boundaries and zones for development, and more than half of 62 million acres under restrictions are publicly owned anyway.
www.capitolhillblue.com /artman/publish/article_7595.shtml   (805 words)

  
 City of Pleasant Hill Oregon
This is my claim." He finished his house in the fall of that year, and it is said to have been one of the first built in Lane County.
The name Pleasant Hill was given to his claim by an act of the legialature passed December 27, 1847.
Pleasant Hill post office was established on Apirl 9, 1850, with Elijah Bristow postmaster.
www.oregoncities.us /pleasanthill/index.htm   (127 words)

  
 Oregon Hill
Oregon Hill, located adjacent to downtown is a still very much a working class neighborhood.
Oregon Hill is currently in a zone of transition with houses each year vanishing due to development pressures from all sides of the district.
Oregon Hill also has a small selection of neighborhood stores and restaurants.
www.richmondcitywatch.com /urban_oregon_hill.php   (167 words)

  
 Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars - 10-piece booty-shakin' funk & horn band - BOOK THE BAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
OREGON HILL FUNK ALL-STARS are a big 'ol mess of soul madness.
Formed five years ago, the 10-piece OREGON HILL FUNK ALL-STARS offer a dynamic sound that’s rooted in jazz but takes divergent twists into funk, hip-hop and soul with a world-beat backdrop.
The most contemporary cut, “The Hill,” is a band anthem while the explosive jazz-funk of “Huggy Bear” has a vintage ‘70s-funk feel.
www.samhillbands.com /bands/oregon_hill_funk_allstars/index.shtml   (238 words)

  
 Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Spcialty Products
The distinctive "nose", or initial smell of the brandy in a snifter, is the result of careful fermentation and distillation of perfectly ripe fruit.
When you try our pure Oregon Raspberry and Marion Blackberry fruit pate combination box, you may find yourself reminiscing about warm days spent in the berry patch or lingering in Grandma's kitchen over a fresh berry pie.
In the spring of 1850, the Walls family left Independence Missouri in an oxen-driven wagon train and headed across the plains to seek new prosperity in the Oregon Territory.
www.oregon-berries.com /cx11/cx11.htm   (1050 words)

  
 Southwestern Oregon Gold Hill Reconstruction
A spring and summer of road construction is entering its final stages in Gold Hill.
The Highway 234 Gold Hill reconstruction project is entering the last phase of the roadwork, with the reconstruction of 4th Street.
Now, if weather permits, the hope is that major construction should by done by the first part of November, said Boyett.
www.oregon.gov /ODOT/HWY/REGION3/archive_1004_story5.shtml   (245 words)

  
 Youngberg Hill Vineyards and Inn 888 657 8668 Oregon bed breakfast, Oregon wine country wedding, Willamette Valley ...
Youngberg Hill Vineyards and Inn 888 657 8668 Oregon bed breakfast, Oregon wine country wedding, Willamette Valley Oregon B and B
A steep, mile-long driveway winds past rolling fields, oak forests, and vineyards to this stunning Inn, prominently perched on a hill.
Youngberg Hill is the highest rated Inn in the valley and provides the perfect location for those seeking a quiet, romantic getaway, events, as well as a great base for those wishing to tour the Oregon wine country.
www.youngberghill.com   (274 words)

  
 Pleasant Hill, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pleasant Hill is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States.
As of the 1990 census, Pleasant Hill had a total population of 2,218.
Pleasant Hill is home to a class 4A OSAA high school (Pleasant Hill High School), a middle school, and Trent primary school.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pleasant_Hill,_Oregon   (122 words)

  
 Laurel Hill Golf Course, Gold Hill Oregon :: About Us
It was the creation of the late Harvey Granger (1909-1997), who moved to the Rogue Valley in the early 60’s after farming in Fremont, CA for thirty years.
In addition to his ranch in the Applegate, he acquired part of the Chavner Thompson property near Exit 40 off I-5, with the idea that a portion of it could be turned into a golf course.
Laurel Hill owes its popularity to two factors: it is challenging enough for expert players, and short enough not to intimidate beginners.
www.laurelhillgolf.com /html/about.html   (416 words)

  
 Portland Oregon Lawyers || Portland law offices of Edward J Hill and Associates || Oregon Workers Compensation and ...
The law offices of Edward J. Hill and Associates offer our clients a winning combination of expertise, experience, integrity, and understanding.
We practice before a variety of courts and administrative agencies, including federal and state courts in Oregon and Washington and the Oregon Workers' Compensation Board.
Edward J. Hill's practice emphasizes workers' compensation law, social security disability law and labor and employment law including wage claims and sexual harassment claims.
www.edhilllaw.com   (106 words)

  
 Motor Carrier Transportation Motor Carrier Education Program
Oregon miles not subject to weight-mile tax are subject to Oregon fuel tax.
Emigrant Hill - Emigrant Hill, commonly called “Cabbage Hill,” is a very hazardous part of Interstate 84, west of La Grande in Eastern Oregon.
This hill experiences some of the most changeable and severe weather conditions in the Northwest.
www.oregon.gov /ODOT/MCT/EDUCATION.shtml   (603 words)

  
 Oregon Hill Farms Scone Mix and Marionberry Jam
Marionberry Jam and Hazelnut Scone Mix from Oregon Hill.
Orgon Hill completes your scone with delectable hazelnut morsels all through and tops it with their famous, summer-ripe Marionberry Jam.
Bursting with natural sweetness, premium quality Oregon Hill fruits are picked at the peak of summer ripeness for this scrumptious smooth-spreading jam.
www.thewhitewhale.com /nwfoodoregonhills.htm   (246 words)

  
 DAVID HILL CHAPTER
The David Hill Chapter of the NSDAR was formally confirmed on April 14, 1934.
He was an Oregon pioneer, and the town of Hillsboro is named after him.
The David Hill Chapter is a small and very friendly place to celebrate, study and honor your Revolutionary War heritage.
mysite.verizon.net /res0jois/dardavidhill   (175 words)

  
 Oregon Wine Country: Eola Hills Winery, Wines, Wineries & Vineyards Homepage
He knew that great wines could only come from great vineyards, and through his former occupation as a agricultural insurance expert, he knew where that precious vineyard land was located.
Situated in a natural weather shadow of the Coast Range, which shunts storms from the Pacific Ocean north to Portland and south below Salem in the Willamette Valley, the Eola Hills vineyards are protected from weather extremes.
Eola Hills also produces a number of private label wines for many prestigious restaurants, resorts, hotels and other clients.
www.eolahillswinery.com   (390 words)

  
 Pleasant Hill Billies, Oregon, 97455
This is our Pleasant Hill High School Football team, the Pleasant Hill Billies at the Oregon State University stadium for the state playoffs.
Pleasant Hill has an enrollment of 451 in 2001.
The team has been regarded as a tough opponent in their league.
www.paulnoll.com /Oregon/Pleasant-Hill/PH-Billies-offense.html   (105 words)

  
 Oregon Vortex,4303 Sardine Creek Road,Gold Hill, OR. 97525
The OREGON VORTEX is a mysterious area in the southern part of the STATE OF OREGON that American Indians called "the forbidden ground." Strange things happen to you in that place.
The OREGON VORTEX, a spherical area encompassing about 3/4-acre, dates back before recorded history of the area.
Sometime in 1910, during a particularly heavy rainy season, the building rode a mudslide down the hill, coming to rest against the side of a maple tree.
www.oregon-coastdirectory.com /cities/goldhill/vortex/vortex.htm   (711 words)

  
 Gold Hill Oregon In Southern Oregon Rogue Valley
Gold Hill was founded in the early 1800's by miners looking to make it rich shortly after a large gold nugget was found.
The Gold Hill Historical Society Museum is housed in the Beeman-Martin house, which was built by Josiah and Hattie Beeman in 1901.
The purpose of the society is to promote, preserve and interpret the rich history of Gold Hill and the surrounding area.
www.southernoregon.com /goldhill/index.html   (415 words)

  
 Gold Hill, Oregon
1000) is located in the southwest area of Oregon.
It is best known for the Oregon Vortex, a roadside attraction that offers an optical illusion.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /oregon/gold-hill-us-or-gh.htm   (47 words)

  
 Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council, Inc.
Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council, Inc. (OHHIC), was founded in 1973 by William Byrd Community House.
OHHIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Richmond's older neighborhoods by providing historic quality affordable housing, home repair, credit and housing education and supporting neighborhood businesses.
Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council is a 501c3 organization committed to restoring Richmond's older downtown neighborhoods.
www.ohhic.org   (204 words)

  
 paragliding, paragliding lessons, Oregon, Washington, paramotoring, motor paragliding   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Paragliding is a flying sport which began in the French Alps during the mid 1980s.
As the pilot gently sinks to earth, the paraglider is slowed almost to a full stop by the application of the toggles for a soft and easy landing.
OVER THE HILL PARAMOTOR We sell and service most major brands of paramotoring gear and are the OREGON & SW WASHINGTON exclusive authorized dealer for the innovative new 41 lb MINIPLANE paramotor power pack.
www.overthehillparagliding.com   (317 words)

  
 Gold Hill Oregon Rental - House
From the cozy fireplace or outdoor hot tub under majestic trees, relax in an exquisite private hide-away while enjoying the magnificent views of the Rogue River, the dramatic landscaping, and striking farmland scenes.
Conveniently located one mile from I-5 (exit 43), this retreat is located 15 minutes from Medford or Grants Pass.
The Oregon Caves, historic Jacksonville, Crater Lake, Ashland (and its Oregon Shakespeare Festival), and a variety of activities are within your easy drive.
www.vrbo.com /67238   (736 words)

  
 Oak Hill Bed & Breakfast, Ashland, Oregon, United States Bed & Breakfast Inns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Located between the Siskiyou and Cascade mountains in the Rogue Valley three minutes drive from the Oregon Shakespeare theaters and all the fine restaurants and shops in Ashland.
Exceptional breakfasts served on the garden deck, romantic rooms and fragrant gardens are the best reasons and a few of the delights you will find at the Oak Hill Bed and Breakfast.
We are on the quieter south side of Ashland near Southern Oregon University, and only two miles from the world renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
www.ibbp.com /or/oakhill.html   (328 words)

  
 Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council, Inc.
OHHIC's newest project are three homes being renovated for first-time homebuyers who want to live in historic Oregon Hill.
Probably investment properties when originally built in the 1880's, these individual, attached structures reside on the same deed.
Existing wainscoting, trim, mantles, doors, siding, cornice and wood flooring will be saved and reworked in the restoration process as to contribute to the historic fabric of Oregon Hill.
www.ohhic.org /projects/343laurel.htm   (108 words)

  
 Oregon.com - Gold Hill, Oregon
See what's happening in Gold Hill and surrounding cities, from rodeos and sports events to museums and seasonal activities.
Seven Feathers is a luxurious resort, Indian casino and versatile conference center located in Canyonville, Oregon.
No portion of this content may be repurposed, reproduced or published by any entity without the express, written permission of Oregon Interactive Corporation.
www.oregon.com /towns/goldhill/goldhill.cfm   (227 words)

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