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March 20th, 2013 by AndersFor a quarter century, “The Little Mermaid” statue and fountain has graced the corner courtyard of Festival Hall, a charming and apt enhancement to the festival grounds and a tribute to the Danes of the community. Read more…
March 20th, 2013 by AndersShe’s a venerable old engine, all 90,000 pounds of her. A workhorse, a survivor and some might even say an adventuress. Forty-five years ago, she was destined for grand things, a gift from the Finnish people to the City of Portland in honor of the state’s Finnish pioneers. Read more…
January 11th, 2013 by AndersOn Saturday, August 12, 1972, as part of Junction City’s Centennial celebration, the Dr. Norman L. Lee House Museum was dedicated. It was one of the features of the Scandinavian Festival that year. This happened after an intense six months of renovation and collection of display items. Then in 1977 Read more…