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Q1. Which Indian tribe lived where Lake Oswego is today?

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Charlie Haines, first Marshall 1910
This historic week
in Lake Oswego

At its first council meeting on January 21, 1910 , Charles Haines was sworn in as the marshal and served until May, 1910 for a salary of $2.50 per month ad 10% of all road poll taxes he could collect for the city. Charles Haines owned a confectionery shop next to the bath house on the northwest corner of First and A Ave.

 









Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego

Looking to the Future

As we look back on the last 100 years, the Centennial is also a time to look to the future, and the legacy we leave for future generations.

The founding homesteaders knew how to use each resource wisely and needed to plan carefully to be sure they anticipated every need. It's a good model for us to follow.

"A sustainable Lake Oswego is a community that meets the vital human needs of the present without compromising our ability to meet future needs... Operating sustainably means that we are leaving a legacy for the community of Lake Oswego and the planet."
—City of Lake Oswego Sustainable City Vision and Guiding Principles

The City of Lake Oswego plans to follow through on this promise, so that the city inhabited by future generations will be as green and livable as the one we enjoy today.

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Have a LO centennial story to share? Got great old photos? Visit www.LakeOswegoO100.com to share your treasures and be part of the celebration.

Clue #23: “Where tracks were laid a trail through the shade. Follow the ghost rail to find the grail.” Answer all to win! www.LakeOswegoO100.com

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Lake Oswego Celebrates 100th Birthday!

Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Imagine the Future

Lake Oswego turns 100 in 2010! The once-in-a-lifetime, year-long celebration will kick off for the general public on January 21, 2010. At this website you'll be able to access and explore all the LO Centennial news, features, and events.

Have you ever wondered what the city looked in the old days? Find out by watching the Centennial videos. Meet the ambasssadors, travel the timeline and get the latest news by following @LakeOswegoInfo on Twitter. Do you have a story of your own to tell? Please become a part of the celebration by including it in our collection. We want everyone to be a part of this Centennial.

Lake Oswego Building Blocks Display

A pictorial history of Lake Oswego neighborhoods will be unveiled on January 21 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts. The fascinating and informative exhibit will be on display at the Lakewood Center through the month of February before traveling all over Lake Oswego with installations at various venues.

See the Building Blocks Display in .pdf form >>

Watch Lake Oswego Grow on the Centennial Video

The City of Lake Oswego is delighted to announce the new film documentary done by Firefly Studios to celebrate and document our centennial.

Share your Lake Oswego memory

Do you or your family have a story about the early days in Lake Oswego? We'd love to include in the Centennial collection. Please send your treasured moments, family pictures or outings around Lake Oswego to info@lakeoswego100.com or mail them to: Centennial Memories, PO Box 369, Lake Oswego, OR  97034
Remember, we will not be able to return them to you, so be sure to send us duplicates.  Thanks for sharing. We can't wait to hear your stories!