Do you have photographs of Yaquina Bay Bridge: old or new, black and white or color? The Lincoln County Historical Society is sponsoring a photo contest in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the opening of Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport. The Historical Society maintains a collection of thousands of photographs and will add the winning » Read More
In 1936 Yaquina Bay Bridge opened, changing forever the way the coast does business. To celebrate this 75th anniversary, the Lincoln County Historical Society will have a booth at the Oct. 2 old-time picnic at Yaquina Bay Park, on the north side of the bridge. This event includes a walk across the bridge at noon, » Read More
Were you in Lincoln County when the Yaquina Bay Bridge was built? Do you have memories of that era? If so, the Lincoln County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Committee to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Yaquina Bay Bridge, would like to talk to you on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in the » Read More
The Lincoln County Historical Society has scheduled an open house and speaker at the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center for Newport’s Wild Seafood Weekend, Sept. 10 and 11. The Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center, 333 SE Bay Blvd., will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The » Read More