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A century ago in Forest Grove: July 20, 1922

Take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove. Featured: a "badly stove up Ford" after a milk truck crash, fire marshals visit the city, Pacific University completes a paving project, and more.
A black-and-white photo depicting a small city street with a horse and carriage facing forward.
Pacific Avenue around 1920. Carey, Charles Henry. (1922). History of Oregon. Pioneer Historical Publishing Co.

In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove history through the lens of newspaper clips. This week, the clips come from the Washington County News-Times, published July 20, 1922.
Want more local history? Visit the Friends of Historic Forest Grove online at www.fhfg.org. These clips can be found at the Forest Grove City Library by using the microfilm reader. Select an image to enlarge it.

Published by:

Chas Hundley

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