Grants Pass / Joan Momsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Momsen, Joan., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic buildings--Oregon--Grants Pass--Pictorial works.

Historic buildings.

Grants Pass (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Grants Pass (Or.).

Grants Pass (Or.)--History--Pictorial works.

Grants Pass (Or.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]

Summary:

Grants Pass was one of the last towns established in Josephine County. Initially named Perkinsville, the city was a precinct of Jackson County before becoming the county seat for Josephine County in 1885. Nestled alongside the Rogue River, it was built on mining and timber and now thrives on tourism. It is equidistant from Crater Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Oregon Caves, and the Pacific Ocean and offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as hiking, rafting, boating, and fishing. Old Town Historic District, the center of Grants Pass, is home to many original buildings more than 100 years old that are now occupied by a variety of shops selling souvenirs, clothing, wine, and paintings by local artists.

Contents:

The development of downtown Grants Pass

Schools and churches

Merchants

Activities for the public good

Transportation

Parades and gatherings.

OCLC:

885208162