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A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence.
Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.
Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos.
This photograph depicts a small rural town, identified as Wasco, located in Oregon. The image captures a distant view of the town with several houses and other buildings scattered across a gently rolling landscape. The foreground features a dirt road leading towards the town, and the vast expanse of open land extends towards the horizon.
Wasco, Oregon, founded in the late 19th century, is situated in Sherman County. By 1929, it was a small agricultural community, with its economy primarily based on wheat farming and livestock raising. The town played an essential role in supporting the surrounding agricultural areas by providing necessary amenities and facilities to farmers and their families.
Visible text in the photo reads "Wasco Oregon," indicating the location. There are no other legible texts, signs, logos, or brand names visible in the image.
