Bandon's Past
| Pictures from the Past |
| These photographs represent various years throughout Bandon's history. Thanks goes to the people allowing us to use their photos. If you have photos of Bandon's history that you would like to share, please contact us using the "email the Chamber" link at the bottom of the page. |
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This first photo is an aerial view taken around 1955. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Large ships would come into Bandon's port and load up with lumber. This is the Alaska Cedar with the Port of Bandon's tug. This was taken in the early 1950s. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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The Karen Olson is coming up to the dock for a load of lumber. This photo was taken around 1953. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Another ship coming into Bandon, you can tell she is empty of cargo because the "water line" on the side of the ship is so high. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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We even had a paddle wheeler called the Bold Duck. Built by the Bolduc brothers, it was used for tours, weddings and parties. Moore Mill Truck Shop is in the background. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Some of the fishing vessels that were here in the mid 1960s. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Bandon boat basin circa late 1960s. Fishing was an industry in Bandon at the time. Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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"This was our O'day 16 ft. daysailer we sailed on the lower Coquille river 1965 - 1970." Photo and quote courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Bandon is a very romantic place, you never know what will happen! Photo courtesy of Kurt Hohman |
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Old Town Bandon Photo courtesty of Dan & Claudia Scott |
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Ferry across the Coquille River Photo courtesty of Dan & Claudia Scott |
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Bullards Bridge Photo courtesty of Dan & Claudia Scott |
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Upper Bear Creek School Class of 1917 Photo courtesty of Dan & Claudia Scott |
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