Myrtle Point

 

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The Coos County Logging Museum.  It was unfortunately closed when we drove by.  However, the larger than life lumberjack was outside to greet us.

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Elaborate carved doors at the logging museum.

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Some old equipment sitting outside the museum.


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Across the street from the museum, the Steel Penny was advertising Thursday Ladies’ Night.  Somehow I suspect that all the advertising in the world won’t make this place a hopping joint anytime soon.

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Driving down the main drag in Myrtle Point.

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Classic buildings abound.

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Lots of old pickups line the streets around town.

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Old houses are everywhere in Myrtle Point.

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Evidently you shouldn’t answer to people who call you names unless you like the names.

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The edge of town.

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The Town of Bridge

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At some point in the past, there was a significant covered bridge here.  Now there is just a concrete span.

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There were some sketchy people looking at is standing near the store.

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The school is for sale.  If it were in a nicer location, I would consider buying it just for the sweet fire escape slide.

 

Remote is Very Remote

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The commercial downtown district of Remote, Oregon was bypassed by the highway during an upgrade project.  The old Remote Store closed at some point in the last 20 years as a result.

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The gas pumps are waiting for a rebirth of the town.  Someday maybe…

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The last time gas came out of this pump, it only went for $1.57/gallon.