Adams, Oregon: A Small Town Built on Wheat, Railroads, and Brick | Historic Driving Tour

Описание: Adams, Oregon may be small, but its history runs deep. In this video, I explore the origins of Adams and how agriculture and the railroad helped shape this Eastern Oregon town into a regional hub at the turn of the 20th century.

As part of this driving tour, we take a closer look at two of Adams’ most enduring historic structures: the brick International Order of Odd Fellows building, a reminder of the fraternal organizations that once anchored social life in small towns, and the Inland Mercantile and General Merchandise building, which served as a vital supply center for farmers during Adams’ agricultural heyday.

Through the lens of these remaining landmarks, this video tells the story of Adams’ rise, its peak during the wheat-shipping era, and its gradual transition into the quiet, close-knit community it is today. From railroads and grain elevators to brick storefronts and wide-open fields, Adams reflects the broader story of many Eastern Oregon towns that helped build the region.

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