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SPRINGFIELD – Joshua Whitley has spent his whole life solving problems for other people. He earned a bachelor’s degree in applied science from Southern Illinois University. This led him to…
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COTTAGE GROVE — Those who enjoy murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, live theater, and comedy will enjoy the play “The Game’s Afoot.” Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Janet Rust,…
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SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield lies on Kalapuya land, celebrating those before us is essential, and Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and Burial Ground Society’s recent event was the perfect way…
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17 Aug 2023
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Historic Mill Street trees topple over
LANE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY This 1940s photo shows the front exterior of the former Springfield High School building at 525 Mill St. Massive maple trees span across the front of the building.
SPRINGFIELD – After over a century of serving as iconic landmarks, the massive maple trees planted in front of the historic former school building at 525 Mill St. hit the ground on Tuesday, July 18.
According to building architect Jenna Fribley, who is the co-founder of Campfire Collaborative Architecture and Design, the two trees were structurally compromised and fell on their own.
The old schoolhouse is in the process of renovation in partnership with owner Ben Bazer and Campfire Collaborative.
The team took the time to examine the trees at the start of the project in fall of 2022. A video shared by Fribley shows a rod being placed through the base of the trees, demonstrating that the trees are completely hollow.
After discovering that the trees were structurally compromised, the renovation team discussed potentially removing them professionally.
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