Newport
| Newport, at
the entrance to Yaquina Bay, was first settled in 1867, and was
incorporated as a city in 1882. It is 75 1/2 miles west of
Corvallis, and 165 miles southwest of Portland by rail and 220 miles
by water. Newport is today a town of about 400 inhabitants. It is a
noted Oregon summer resort, and thousands of people from all over
the state spend the summer months here. The climate is delightful in
the summer season and the numerous pleasures afforded by
sea-bathing, fishing and excursions to neighboring points of
interest, are great attractions to visitors. Two hotels accommodate
a number of summer guests, but a large proportion of the visitors
find their enjoyment in camping out during the pleasant season. A
small steamer meets the trains over the Oregon Pacific railroad at
Yaquina and carries passengers to Newport, the distance between the
two points being three and one-half miles. The business part of Newport consists of one long street which extends along the water front. The residence portion is situated on a plateau directly back of this street. Newport boasts of an opera house with a seating capacity of 600, which is frequently visited by traveling theatrical companies. An excellent public school is conducted by two teachers of experience. Religious matters are looked after by the Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Catholic denominations, all of whom have places of worship at Newport. The shipments from Newport consist of lumber from two sawmills, oysters and sea-fish. --The Oregonian's Handbook of the Pacific Northwest 1894 Oregon Publishing Company |
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