Monthly Archives: January 2018

OLHD February 2018 Meeting

THURSDAY FEB. 8TH Oak Lodge Water Services Bldg. 14496 S.E. River Rd. @ Maple St. 7:00 P.M. Greetings: Come and join us Feb. 8th to learn what’s been happening in the world of local history.  A tentative agenda includes: Resumption … Continue reading

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A new Oak Lodge Library is in the future!

Monday, January 29th is your chance to learn about a plan to build a new library in Oak Lodge—and provide your vision and ideas. A library is more than a place to house books. Libraries are also places for residents … Continue reading

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Mendonholm Villa and Charles Glafke

A month ago the Oak Grove Observer posted a photo of “Mendonholm Villa”, once a stately residence in Oak Grove owned by C. E. Glafke. Though the original property has recently been developed with numerous homes, the house still exists … Continue reading

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End of the Oatfield Legacy

During the week prior to Christmas, the 1903 Phil Oatfield house on Oatfield Rd. succumbed to the wrecking ball. After 114 years of being a home for the Oatfields and subsequent families the historic building was demolished as a result … Continue reading

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