Last updated: 3/20/2010
Springfield, Oregon
Street Address
590 Main StreetSpringfield, OR 97477
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11553Eugene, OR 97440

Hours

BusinessHours
Tuesday - Friday
10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday
12 PM - 4 PM
and by appointment.

Admissions

$2.00/Adults children are free.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Deborah Gruell
phone: 541-726-3677
Mary Jo Kannasto ASID
phone: 541-726-2300
Description

The museum is housed in the former Oregon Power Company Transformer Station, Originally constructed in 1911. It is situated in the heart of historic downtown Springfield and is surrounded by large, colorful murals painted by renouwned artists. Because of its important role in Oregon's early utility industry, the building is listed on the national register of historic places.

History

Artifact Collections

Significant collection of Logging artifacts, photos, ledgers. plus railrod memoribilia that served the industry. We have a permanent exhibit of 2500 sq.ft. that chronicles the history of Springfield. and another 2000 sq.ft. of special exhibit space. We also oversee the train depot that is adjacent to the city park and the local mill race.

Research Collections

Springfield History

Library
Access: Scholars, Staff Only, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

newsletter yearly; post cards yearly and as per event.

Services
Gift Shop
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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September 16 - 18, 2024

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October 13 - 16, 2024

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