John Daniel Boon
John Daniel Boon was born in 1817. He became a Methodist lay minister and came to Oregon in 1845. He built a single story house on Mill Creek across from the Jason Lee House.
John Daniel Boon House on November 11, 2006
Boon was Lewis Judson's brother-in-law, and he worked at the saw mill and grist mill. He went on to incorporate the Willamette Woolen Manufacturing Company, which was the first woolen manufacturer on the west coast, operating from 1857 to 1876.
John Daniel Boon House on November 11, 2006
Boon served as treasurer for the Oregon Territory and the State of Oregon, and was involved in various businesses including dry goods merchandising, and railroad and telegraph communications. He passed away in 1864.
John Daniel Boon House on November 11, 2006
The Boon House was built in 1847. Its original location was on NE High Street. It was moved here in 1972. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 1975.
John Daniel Boon House on November 11, 2006
Additional Links:
John Boon House at Discover-Neighborhood-History
John Daniel Boon House on November 11, 2006
Historical Photos:
Portrait of John Boon (Oregon State Library)
Boon House, 1940-1960 (Salem Public Library)
Boon House in 1963 (Salem Public Library)
Continue to 2D: Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church…
No comments:
Post a Comment