Quackenbush, J.W.
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In [[1902]], Jacob W. Quackenbush built the [[Quackenbush Building]] in [[Eugene]] for his hardware store. Around [[1903]], a filbert orchard was planted on [[High Banks Road (Springfield)|High Banks Road]] by [[Quackenbush, J.W.|Jacob]] (Duerr 1980:10). | In [[1902]], Jacob W. Quackenbush built the [[Quackenbush Building]] in [[Eugene]] for his hardware store. Around [[1903]], a filbert orchard was planted on [[High Banks Road (Springfield)|High Banks Road]] by [[Quackenbush, J.W.|Jacob]] (Duerr 1980:10). | ||
| - | Astronomy in this community began early in the 20th century, when a group of businessmen headed by J.W. Quackenbush purchased a telescope and built an observatory on [[Skinner Butte]]. | + | Astronomy in this community began early in the 20th century, when a group of businessmen headed by J.W. Quackenbush purchased a telescope and built an observatory on [[Skinner's Butte|Skinner Butte]]. |
[[Category:Springfield residents (1900s)]] | [[Category:Springfield residents (1900s)]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 27 November 2007
In 1902, Jacob W. Quackenbush built the Quackenbush Building in Eugene for his hardware store. Around 1903, a filbert orchard was planted on High Banks Road by Jacob (Duerr 1980:10).
Astronomy in this community began early in the 20th century, when a group of businessmen headed by J.W. Quackenbush purchased a telescope and built an observatory on Skinner Butte.
