ECHO - East County Historical Organization

ECHO - East County Historical Organization Step into the past with ECHO! Just off Oregon’s I-84 in the cities of Gresham and Fairview, come tour our jailhouse and two historic homes.

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10/29/2021

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The 1893 Heslin House Museum has had an interesting life over its 128 years. From its initial building as a Boarding hou...
10/20/2021

The 1893 Heslin House Museum has had an interesting life over its 128 years. From its initial building as a Boarding house, to a family home, these walls have seen many changes. Learn more by reading "Then and Now" by Peggy Olin from the latest newsletter here: https://echohistory.org/then-and-now/

Indian John was the last known survivor of the Multnomah tribe. He also lived on the Zimmerman property until he went to...
09/30/2021

Indian John was the last known survivor of the Multnomah tribe. He also lived on the Zimmerman property until he went to the poor camp in SW Portland, about where the Oregon Zoo sits today. To read the article from our Spring Newsletter, Reflections, by Tina Olin select here: https://echohistory.org/indian-john/

Also, the Heslin House Museum will be open the third Saturdays of October 16, November 20 and December 18, Noon to 3pm!
09/21/2021

Also, the Heslin House Museum will be open the third Saturdays of October 16, November 20 and December 18, Noon to 3pm!

Museum Smithsonian Day! The Heslin House Museum and Jail will open on September 18, 2021 FROM 11:00 am to 4:00 pm!We hop...
09/14/2021

Museum Smithsonian Day! The Heslin House Museum and Jail will open on September 18, 2021 FROM 11:00 am to 4:00 pm!

We hope to see you there!

Please note that the Zimmerman House Museum will remain closed till all the stripping and painting is done. We plan to reopen on October 16, 2021 noon to 3:00 pm.

https://echohistory.org/museum-smithsonian-day/

Zimmerman House Heritage Farm’s Dairy Day’s Cruise In! Sunday July 11th, 2021 from 10AM-2PMRegistration is $20 for cars,...
06/23/2021

Zimmerman House Heritage Farm’s Dairy Day’s Cruise In! Sunday July 11th, 2021 from 10AM-2PM

Registration is $20 for cars, trucks and motorcycles
Parking on the grass in a park like setting

Trophies, Raffle, Food & Drinks, Ice Cream

House will be open for tours
Donations Accepted

Info # 808-289-7340
More details here:
https://echohistory.org/zimmerman-house-heritage-farms-dairy-days-cruise-in/

"Significant Trees and Vintage Plants at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm Museum". Shared from the Spring 2021 newsletter. Wr...
06/03/2021

"Significant Trees and Vintage Plants at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm Museum". Shared from the Spring 2021 newsletter. Written by Peggy Olin:

Pound Pear Trees Located on the west side of the House, they are over 100 years old and originated in North Carolina. This rare specimen will bear fruit that will weigh between one and three quarter pounds. These trees still produce pears each year. English “Persian” Walnut Trees Located on the Northwest side of the house. These two trees are unique because they were used mostly for upper grafting stock of the English Walnut, which dies at approximately 35 years. The trees are growing together as one tree with a canopy 95 feet wide and a height of 60 feet. They are at least 100 years old.

Vintage Plants that surround the Zimmerman Heritage Farm House Pink and White Peonies on the front sidewalk to the front porch, with the lavender Chinese Wisteria arbor that blooms May through August. The first grape arbor was built in the 18th century and the Concord grapes were planted. The grape arbor was rebuilt in 2000 the grapes were put back on the arbor and they are still producing grapes.
https://echohistory.org/significant-trees-and-vintage-plants/

We are Reopening! Come and Join us for Tour Day: June 19, 2021 from noon to 4:00 pm at the 1893 Heslin House Museum and ...
05/13/2021

We are Reopening! Come and Join us for Tour Day: June 19, 2021 from noon to 4:00 pm at the 1893 Heslin House Museum and City of Fairview Jail, for the ECHO Annual Meeting and Open House with light refreshments served outside in the gardens. Learn more about plans for The Zimmerman House Opening later in the year and find more details here: https://bit.ly/2Qh9vPC

Please get your ballot in by 5/18 & vote YES on 26-221! This is not a new tax and averages about $10/year for median-ass...
05/04/2021

Please get your ballot in by 5/18 & vote YES on 26-221! This is not a new tax and averages about $10/year for median-assessed households.

"There is no organized opposition to the measure.... The levy would cost Multnomah County property owners 5 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property value, or about $10 a year for a median-assessed house in the county. It’s estimated that the levy, which remains the same as the 2016 one that voters approved, would produce $3.35 million in 2021-2022...” - From a recent article in the Oregonian. (https://bit.ly/3vyjvmy)

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17111 NE Sandy Boulevard
Gresham, OR
97230

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