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Bill Hanley was born in [[Jacksonville, Oregon]] on 8 February 1861. In 1879, he moved to Harney County in eastern Oregon. Hanley and two brothers initially purchased land near [[Burns, Oregon]]. After his brothers moved to [[Alaska]], Hanley acquired the Double-O Ranch near Harney Lake for $6 an acre. Over time, Hanley turned it into one of the county's largest cattle ranches and a showplace for guest who wanted to enjoy the privacy and open space of southeastern Oregon.<ref name="JLL"/><ref name="ERJ">Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, [http://books.google.com/books?id=xgT9cTwimWsC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=%22Bill+Hanley%22+steens&source=bl&ots=gs_eBIcZO4&sig=lGU1zjWU7Ra07LUH6Jzcs5vEN3c&hl=en&ei=xl-ETIyGDMXflgeJrewx&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Bill%20Hanley%22%20steens&f=false ''Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country''], Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, p. 164-165.</ref><ref name="JT">Terry, John, [http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2009/09/bill_hanley_held_the_mantle_of.html "Bill Hanley Held the Mantle of Cattle King for Decades"], ''The Oregonian'', Portland, Oregon, 19 September 2009.</ref> |
Bill Hanley was born in [[Jacksonville, Oregon]] on 8 February 1861. In 1879, he moved to Harney County in eastern Oregon. Hanley and two brothers initially purchased land near [[Burns, Oregon]]. After his brothers moved to [[Alaska]], Hanley acquired the Double-O Ranch near Harney Lake for $6 an acre. Over time, Hanley turned it into one of the county's largest cattle ranches and a showplace for guest who wanted to enjoy the privacy and open space of southeastern Oregon.<ref name="JLL"/><ref name="ERJ">Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, [http://books.google.com/books?id=xgT9cTwimWsC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=%22Bill+Hanley%22+steens&source=bl&ots=gs_eBIcZO4&sig=lGU1zjWU7Ra07LUH6Jzcs5vEN3c&hl=en&ei=xl-ETIyGDMXflgeJrewx&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Bill%20Hanley%22%20steens&f=false ''Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country''], Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, p. 164-165.</ref><ref name="JT">Terry, John, [http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2009/09/bill_hanley_held_the_mantle_of.html "Bill Hanley Held the Mantle of Cattle King for Decades"], ''The Oregonian'', Portland, Oregon, 19 September 2009.</ref> |
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[[File:William Hanley, Oregon cattle baron, circa 1930.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Bill Hanley bought the Double O Ranch in 1903]]The Double-O was one of five ranches operated by Hanley. His ranch holdings totaled over {{convert|25000|acre|km2}} of deeded property. His ''Bell-A Ranch'' was three miles east of Burns. It only covered {{convert|6700|acre|km2}}, but it was widely regarded as one of the finest ranch estates in the western United States. His Double-O Ranch was over {{convert|17000|acre|km2}}. At the Double-O Ranch, it was {{convert|8|mi|km}} from ranch gate to front door of the main house.<ref name="ERJ"/><ref name="RF">Friedman, Ralph, [http://books.google.com/books?id=eTpHmgmNAzMC&pg=PA173&lpg=PA173&dq=%22Bell+A+Ranch%22&source=bl&ots=WdD7iXJkc7&sig=iT2xR7cT_ae0IoH65U5mvDDsmaM&hl=en&ei=yCCETLbFLYT6lwf9xcjvCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&sqi=2&ved=0CCcQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=%22Bell%20A%20Ranch%22&f=false "William Hanley: A Fine Feeling For Life"], ''The Other Side Of Oregon'', Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1993, pp. 173-180.</ref><ref name="OET">[http://books.google.com/books?id=8fWjdr-bOVQC&pg=PA432&lpg=PA432&dq=Double-O+Ranch+oregon&source=bl&ots=_zfd1kg_mL&sig=r5lkkI-dCL3pYz9IkWBqNDc86v4&hl=en&ei=dLaBTKmrHsWBlAecjbmkDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CDcQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=Double-O%20Ranch%20oregon&f=false ''Oregon End of the Trail''], Oregon State Board of Control, Binford and Mort, Portland, Oregon, 1940, p. 432.</ref> Hanley also had access to thousands of acres of public range land. In 1913, ''[[The New York Times]]'' reported that Hanley’s cattle operation covered {{convert|200000|acre|km2}}.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F20A1FFF3B5B13738DDDAA0A94D9415B838DF1D3 "Hanley of Harney Lauds His State"], ''The New York Times'', New York, New York, 23 November 1913.</ref> He eventually established the ''Harney Valley Improvement Company'' to promote his land interests and encourage the development of Harney County.<ref name="JLL"/><ref name="JT"/> |
[[:File:William Hanley, Oregon cattle baron, circa 1930.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Bill Hanley bought the Double O Ranch in 1903]]<!--Non free file removed by DASHBot-->The Double-O was one of five ranches operated by Hanley. His ranch holdings totaled over {{convert|25000|acre|km2}} of deeded property. His ''Bell-A Ranch'' was three miles east of Burns. It only covered {{convert|6700|acre|km2}}, but it was widely regarded as one of the finest ranch estates in the western United States. His Double-O Ranch was over {{convert|17000|acre|km2}}. At the Double-O Ranch, it was {{convert|8|mi|km}} from ranch gate to front door of the main house.<ref name="ERJ"/><ref name="RF">Friedman, Ralph, [http://books.google.com/books?id=eTpHmgmNAzMC&pg=PA173&lpg=PA173&dq=%22Bell+A+Ranch%22&source=bl&ots=WdD7iXJkc7&sig=iT2xR7cT_ae0IoH65U5mvDDsmaM&hl=en&ei=yCCETLbFLYT6lwf9xcjvCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&sqi=2&ved=0CCcQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=%22Bell%20A%20Ranch%22&f=false "William Hanley: A Fine Feeling For Life"], ''The Other Side Of Oregon'', Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1993, pp. 173-180.</ref><ref name="OET">[http://books.google.com/books?id=8fWjdr-bOVQC&pg=PA432&lpg=PA432&dq=Double-O+Ranch+oregon&source=bl&ots=_zfd1kg_mL&sig=r5lkkI-dCL3pYz9IkWBqNDc86v4&hl=en&ei=dLaBTKmrHsWBlAecjbmkDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CDcQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=Double-O%20Ranch%20oregon&f=false ''Oregon End of the Trail''], Oregon State Board of Control, Binford and Mort, Portland, Oregon, 1940, p. 432.</ref> Hanley also had access to thousands of acres of public range land. In 1913, ''[[The New York Times]]'' reported that Hanley’s cattle operation covered {{convert|200000|acre|km2}}.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F20A1FFF3B5B13738DDDAA0A94D9415B838DF1D3 "Hanley of Harney Lauds His State"], ''The New York Times'', New York, New York, 23 November 1913.</ref> He eventually established the ''Harney Valley Improvement Company'' to promote his land interests and encourage the development of Harney County.<ref name="JLL"/><ref name="JT"/> |
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During the time he was building his ranch empire, Hanley knew the other powerful eastern Oregon cattle barons well. His peers included [[Peter French]], who owned of the vast [[P Ranch]]; John Devine, founder of the White Horse Ranch; and [[Henry Miller (rancher)|Henry Miller]], head of the ''Miller and Lux Company'' that controlled over {{convert|1000000|acre|km2}} in [[California]], Oregon, and [[Nevada]].<ref name="ERJ"/><ref name="RF"/><ref>Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, [http://books.google.com/books?id=xgT9cTwimWsC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=%22Bill+Hanley%22+steens&source=bl&ots=gs_eBIcZO4&sig=lGU1zjWU7Ra07LUH6Jzcs5vEN3c&hl=en&ei=xl-ETIyGDMXflgeJrewx&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Bill%20Hanley%22%20steens&f=false ''Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country''], Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, pp. 143-148, 156-157, 168-173.</ref> |
During the time he was building his ranch empire, Hanley knew the other powerful eastern Oregon cattle barons well. His peers included [[Peter French]], who owned of the vast [[P Ranch]]; John Devine, founder of the White Horse Ranch; and [[Henry Miller (rancher)|Henry Miller]], head of the ''Miller and Lux Company'' that controlled over {{convert|1000000|acre|km2}} in [[California]], Oregon, and [[Nevada]].<ref name="ERJ"/><ref name="RF"/><ref>Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, [http://books.google.com/books?id=xgT9cTwimWsC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=%22Bill+Hanley%22+steens&source=bl&ots=gs_eBIcZO4&sig=lGU1zjWU7Ra07LUH6Jzcs5vEN3c&hl=en&ei=xl-ETIyGDMXflgeJrewx&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Bill%20Hanley%22%20steens&f=false ''Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country''], Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, pp. 143-148, 156-157, 168-173.</ref> |
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William M. Hanley - pioneer rancher and well known Bull Moose progressive (24 Sep 10)
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Sod House Ranch - Historic ranch built by cattle baron Peter French in Harney County, Oregon (3 Sep 10)
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P Ranch - Historic ranch built by cattle baron Peter French in Harney County, Oregon (7 Aug 10)
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James Cant Ranch Historic District - Pioneer ranch complex in Grant County, Oregon (11 Jul 10)
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Ana River - Short spring-fed river in south-central Oregon (5 Jun 10)
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Summer Lake Wildlife Area - Wildlife refuge located in Lake County, Oregon (5 Jun 10)
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Emerald Valley Golf Club - Public golf course in Creswell, Oregon (6 May 10)
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Unity Ranger Station - Historic ranger station in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (29 Apr 10)
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Lake Abert - Large alkali lake in Lake County, Oregon (26 Feb 10)
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Tiller Ranger Station - Historic ranger station in Umpqua National Forest (12 Feb 10)
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Goose Lake Valley - Basin and range valley in south-central Oregon and northeatern California (23 Jan 09)
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Cleveland S. Rockwell - Topographical engineer, cartographer, military officer and landscape painter (27 Nov 09)
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Fort Harney - 19th century Army post in Harney County, Oregon (14 Nov 09)
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Eugene Saturday Market - Craft market in Eugene, Oregon (6 Nov 09)
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Warner Lakes - Chain of shallow lakes in eastern Lake County, Oregon (23 Oct 09)
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Warner Valley - Remote valley in Lake County, Oregon (15 Oct 09)
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Camp Warner - 19th century Army post in Lake County, Oregon (9 Oct 09)
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Stone Bridge and Oregon Central Military Road - Historic bridge and wagon road in Lake County (26 Sep 09)
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First Presbyterian Church of Redmond - Historic church building in Redmond, Oregon (18 Sep 09)
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Phil Brogan - Oregon journalist and author (11 Sep 09) *** New Article #100 ***
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Oregon Geographic Names Board - Board that recommend names for Oregon geographic features (7 Sep 09)
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Lewis A. McArthur - Oregon businessman, geographic historian, and author (29 Aug 09)
Paulina Lake Guard Station - Historic guard station in Deschutes National Forest (23 Aug 09)
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Milton Odem House - Steamline Moderne residence in Redmond, Oregon (14 Aug 09)
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Charles Boyd Homestead Group - Historic ranch complex near Bend, Oregon (7 Aug 09)
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New Redmond Hotel - Historic hotel in Redmond, Oregon (31 Jul 09)
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N. P. Smith Pioneer Hardware Store - Historic commercial building in Bend, Oregon (24 Jul 09)
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O'Kane Building - Historic commercial building in Bend, Oregon (17 Jul 09)
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Jamie M. Morin - Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (10 Jul 09)
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Zigzag Ranger Station - Historic ranger station in Mount Hood National Forest (2 Jul 09)
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Bly Ranger Station - Historic ranger station in Fremont National Forest (19 Jun 09)
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Lost Forest Research Natural Area - Isolated natural area in northern Lake County, Oregon (30 May 09)
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Tony Sisti - New York artist (20 May 09)
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Camp Abbot - World War II army training center near Bend, Oregon (15 May 09)
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Riddle Ranch - Historic ranch and museum in Harney County, Oregon (8 May 09)
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Robert F. Hale - Under Secretary of Defense (1 May 09)
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Trout Creek Mountains - Mountain range in southeastern Oregon (25 Apr 09)
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Pueblo Mountains - Mountain range in southeastern Oregon (18 Apr 09)
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Allison Ranger Station - Historic ranger station in Malheur National Forest (10 Apr 09)
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Ochoco Mountains - Mountain range in central Oregon (4 Apr 09)
David Foster Pratt - New York artist (28 Mar 09)
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Whisky Creek Cabin - Historic mining cabin on the Rogue River in Oregon (20 Mar 09)
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Rogue River Ranch - Historic ranch and museum in Curry County, Oregon (13 Mar 09)
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Rand Ranger Station - Historic Ranger Station compound near Galice, Oregon (6 Mar 09)
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Balch Hotel - Historic hotel building in Dufur, Oregon 27 Feb 09)
Crook County Bank Building - Historic commercial building and museum in Prineville, Oregon (21 Feb 09)
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A. R. Bowman Memorial Museum - Local history museum in Prineville, Oregon (21 Feb 09)
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Willow Prairie Cabin - Historic Forest Service guard station in Rogue River National Forest (13 Feb 09)
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Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution - Oregon state prison in Pendleton, Oregon (7 Feb 09)
Old Bend High School - Historic high school building in Bend, Oregon (6 Feb 09)
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Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum - Pioneer history museum in Fort Rock, Oregon (4 Feb 09)
Edwin Russell (E.R.) Jackman - Oregon author and agriculture expert (28 Jan 09)
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Greaser Petroglyph Site - Prehistoric rock art site located in eastern Lake County, Oregon (22 Jan 09)
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Franklin B. Sprague - Civil War era military officer who explored Crater Lake (16 Jan 09)
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Bernard Daly Educational Fund - Scholarships fund for students from Lake County, Oregon (10 Jan 09)
Eagle Crest Resort - Large resort complex near Redmond, Oregon (6 Jan 09)
Charles J. Bowles - Willamette University professor and coach (14 Dec 08)
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George Washington's Gristmill - Reconstuction of historic Mount Vernon gristmill and distillery (13 Dec 08)
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Hunter's Hot Springs (Oregon) - Geothermal springs with active geyser near Lakeview, Oregon (5 Dec 08)
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Lava River Cave - Mile long lava tube cave south of Bend, Oregon (20 Nov 08)
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Wayne Morse Farm - Historic home of Senator Wayne Morse (11 Nov 08)
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1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Oregon Civil War regiment (6 Nov 08)
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Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District - Historic ranger station in Mt Hood National Forest (1 Nov 08)
Purple Point-Stehekin Ranger Station House - Historic ranger station in Washington state (17 Oct 08)
Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery - Historic fish haychery on McKenzie River near Vida (3 Oct 08)
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Goodpasture Bridge - Historic covered bridge over McKenzie River near Vida, Oregon (26 Sep 08)
Belknap Bridge - Historic covered bridge over McKenzie River at Rainbow, Oregon (19 Sep 08)
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Oregon Nursery Company - Defunct business that left Orenco place name legacy in Hillsboro area (13 Sep 08)
Cabin Lake Guard Station - Forest Service guard station in Deschutes National Forest (5 Sep 08)
Camp Sherman Community Hall - Historic community center in Camp Sherman, Oregon (28 Aug 08)
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Metolius Springs - Headwaters of the Metolius River in central Oregon (21 Aug 08)
Reid School (Bend, Oregon) - Historic school building and museum in Bend, Oregon (15 Aug 08)
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Andy Tillman - Oregon llama rancher, businessman, and author (8 Aug 08)
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Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District - Historic residential neighborhood in Bend, Oregon (1 Aug 08)
American Society of Military Comptrollers - Military related professional organization (30 Jul 08)
John H. Gibson - Texas businessman and senior Defense Department official (9 Jul 08)
Bagby Guard Station - Forest Service guard station in Mount Hood National Forest (4 Jul 08)
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Imnaha Guard Station - Forest Service guard station in Rogue River National Forest (26 Jun 08)
Musick Guard Station - Forest Service guard station in Umpqua National Forest (20 Jun 08)
Antlers Guard Station - Forest Service guard station in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (14 Jun 08)
Wood River (Oregon) - River in Klamath County, Oregon (8 Jun 08)
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Collier Memorial State Park - Oregon state park with outdoor logging museum (27 May 08)
Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site - Oregon state park in Klamath County (25 May 08)
Oregon Caves Historic District - Historic visitor area at Oregon Caves National Monument (7 May 08)
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Chewaucan River - River in Lake Counry, Oregon (3 May 08)
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Rim Drive Historic District - Historic scenic roadway around Crater Lake (26 Apr 08)
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Munson Valley Historic District - Historic headquaters area for Crater Lake National Park (11 Apr 08)
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Comfort Station No. 72 - Historic visitor services building in Crater Lake National Park (6 Apr 08)
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Comfort Station No. 68 - Historic visitor services building in Crater Lake National Park (5 Apr 08)
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Rim Village Historic District - Main visitor area within Crater Lake National Park (4 Apr 08)
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Sinnott Memorial Observation Station - Historic viewing area above Crater Lake (19 Mar 08)
Watchman Lookout Station - Historic fire lookout in Crater Lake National Park (13 Mar 08)
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Mitchell Recreation Area - Monument commemorates civilian casulties of World War II (9 Mar 08)
Crater Lake Lodge - Historic lodge location at Crater Lake National Park (8 mar 08)
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Santiam State Forest - State forest managed by Oregon Department of Forestry (7 Mar 08)
Oregon Board of Forestry - Public board that oversees Oregon Department of Forestry (28 Feb 08)
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 Blacksmith’s cabin at Double O Ranch site | |
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| Location | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Burns, Oregon, USA |
| Coordinates | 43°16′43″N 119°18′43″W / 43.27849°N 119.31189°W |
| Built | ca. 1880s to 1903 |
| Architectural style | Simple vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001502 |
| Added to NRHP | 1982 |
The historic Double-O Ranch is located east of Harney Lake in Harney County in southeastern Oregon, United States. At one time, the Double-O Ranch covered over 17,000 acres (69 km2). The ranch was ownered by Bill Hanley, a well known cattle baron and Bull Moose progressive. In 1941, the United States Government purchased most of the Double O Ranch property to add to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The two remaining Double-O Ranch buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Early history
The Double-O Ranch is located in the Harney Basin of southeastern Oregon. Around 9,800 years ago, the Harney Basin was covered by a single great lake covering 255,000 acres (1,030 km2). The birds, animals, and plants found in the wetland around the lake provided abundant food for early inhabitants. About 3,500 years ago, small villages began to develop around the lakes and along the banks of the river. Beginning about 1,400 years ago, extended droughts began to shrink the lake and surrounding wetlands.[1]
While there are no records of the earliest people to inhabit the Harney Basin, Native Americans used the wetland areas around Harney Lake for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. By the time Europeans began to explore the area in the early nineteenth century, the Northern Paiute people were well established in the Harney Basin.[1]
Hudson's Bay Company fur trappers were the first Europeans to visit the Harney Basin. Peter Skene Ogden passed through the area in 1826. Other fur trapping expeditions followed in the 1830s. Several military expeditions explored the area in the late 1850s. Major Enoch Steen was the first non-native to explore the Donner und Blitzen River area south of Harney Lake in 1860. Steens Mountain, that dominates central Harney County, was named in his honor. In the 1860s, the United States Army established a number of military outposts in the Harney Basin.[2]
The Double-O Ranch was established in 1875 by Amos W. Riley and James A. Hardin. It was one of the first permanent pioneer settlements in Harney County. In June 1878, during the Bannock War, the original ranch buildings were burned by a Bannock and Paiute war party. On 23 October 1878, the only pitched battle of that war occurred near Silver Creek on the northern edge of the Double-O Ranch.[3][4][5][6]
After the Bannock War, Riley and Hardin rebuilt the Double-O Ranch. They continued to operate the ranch until 1903, when it was sold to William “Bill” Hanley who owned land north of the Double-O Ranch. Hanley improved the Double-O property, significantly increased cattle production, and made the ranch a rustic retreat for his many guests.[3][7]
Bill Hanley
Bill Hanley was born in Jacksonville, Oregon on 8 February 1861. In 1879, he moved to Harney County in eastern Oregon. Hanley and two brothers initially purchased land near Burns, Oregon. After his brothers moved to Alaska, Hanley acquired the Double-O Ranch near Harney Lake for $6 an acre. Over time, Hanley turned it into one of the county's largest cattle ranches and a showplace for guest who wanted to enjoy the privacy and open space of southeastern Oregon.[7][8][9]
left|thumb|250px|Bill Hanley bought the Double O Ranch in 1903The Double-O was one of five ranches operated by Hanley. His ranch holdings totaled over 25,000 acres (100 km2) of deeded property. His Bell-A Ranch was three miles east of Burns. It only covered 6,700 acres (27 km2), but it was widely regarded as one of the finest ranch estates in the western United States. His Double-O Ranch was over 17,000 acres (69 km2). At the Double-O Ranch, it was 8 miles (13 km) from ranch gate to front door of the main house.[8][10][11] Hanley also had access to thousands of acres of public range land. In 1913, The New York Times reported that Hanley’s cattle operation covered 200,000 acres (810 km2).[12] He eventually established the Harney Valley Improvement Company to promote his land interests and encourage the development of Harney County.[7][9]
During the time he was building his ranch empire, Hanley knew the other powerful eastern Oregon cattle barons well. His peers included Peter French, who owned of the vast P Ranch; John Devine, founder of the White Horse Ranch; and Henry Miller, head of the Miller and Lux Company that controlled over 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km2) in California, Oregon, and Nevada.[8][10][13]
Hanley was a progressive thinker, who became famous for his ranch hospitality. He entertained guests at his Bell-A Ranch or took them to the rustic Double-O Ranch to enjoy the outdoors. His friends included prominent politicians like Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and William Jennings Bryan as well as business tycoons such as James J. Hill, owner of the Great Northern Railway. Hanley also played host to well known writer CES Wood, poet Edwin Markham[7][10][14], painter Childe Hassam[15], sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor[16], and humorist Will Rogers.[10] In 1914, he ran unsuccessfully for the United States Senate as a progressive "Bull Moose Party candidate.[7][10]
Hanley died on 15 September 1935, after celebrating Bill Hanley Day at the Pendleton Round-Up.[7][9][10] Hanley’s memoirs were edited and published in 2001, under the title Feelin’ Fine!.[17]
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
The Malheur Migratory Bird Refuge was created in 1908. Over the years, the refuge grew to encompass 81,786 acres (330.98 km2) around Malheur Lake. During the 1930s, the P Ranch near Frenchglen, Oregon and Sod House Ranch south of Malheur Lake were incorporated into the refuge, adding 64,717 acres (261.90 km2) to the protected wildlife area. In 1940, the name of the refuge was officially changed to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.[2]
In 1941, the United States Government purchased 14,751 acres (59.70 km2) of Double-O Ranch land from the Hanley family for $118,000, adding it to the adjacent Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to preserve shorebird habitat and protect critical waterfowl nesting areas.[2][18] The Double-O Ranch included the lower Silver Creek drainage and several lakes that provided water to irrigate the property. The ranch’s riparian areas, lake shore wetlands, and grassy meadows provided habitat for migratory birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway. A number of natural warm springs made the lakes a winter haven for non-migratory bird as well. Numerous birds including wild swans, Canadian geese, Great White Egrets, herons, pelicans, and many duck species nested on the Double-O Ranch.[11]
Because the ranch played an important role in the development of the cattle industry in the western United States, the Double-O Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district on 25 October 1982. The district covers 10 acres (0.040 km2). Today, only two of the original ranch buildings remain at the site.[3][19][20]
Structures
After the original Double-O Ranch buildings were burned by Indians in 1878, the ranch was rebuilt by Riley and Hardin. Between 1879 and 1903, a number of buildings were constructed at the site; however, only two of those buildings remain. There are no buildings remaining from the Hanley era. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service added three non-historic building in the 1950s to support refuge operation.[3]
The two remaining historic structures include a log cabin and a blacksmith’s shop, both dating from the 1880s. In 1982, when the historic district was created, the cabin was in good condition, but the blacksmith’s shop was partially collapsed.[3]
The log cabin was used as the blacksmith’s residence. It is a one and a half story, hand-hewn log structure. All of the logs have been squared and have dove-tailed ends that lock the log together. The cabin’s footprint is 16 feet (4.9 m) by 24 feet (7.3 m). The cabin has a wooden floor and a cedar shingle roof. There is a porch on the south side of the building that shelters the main door. On the north side there is a second door and two windows. The structure was restored in 1979. The restoration project replaced the doors, windows, and roof. The porch and fireplace were also repaired, and a concealed concrete foundation was placed under the structure.[3]
The blacksmith’s shop is a single-story log structure with no foundation. The building is approximately 15 feet (4.6 m) by 19 feet (5.8 m). The only door is on the north side. It has two windows, one on the east end and the other on the west end. A board floor was added in 1903.[3]
There are three other modern structures within the historic district. They include a residence used to house a refuge employee who lives at the site year around. The residence was moved from Camp Abbot to its present location in 1954. A large garage was built in 1955, and a pump house was added sometime in the 1950s. None of these structures have historic significance.[3]
Location
The Double-O Ranch Historic District is located within the boundaries of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Oregon. The site is now know as Double O Station. The historic district covers 10 acres (0.040 km2). The site is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Harney Lake. The elevation of the ranch is 4,134 feet (1,260 m) above sea level.[3][21]
The Double-O Ranch is 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Burns, Oregon in direct line. From Burns, travel east on Oregon Route 78 for 2 miles (3.2 km); then turn south on Oregon Route 205. Follow Route 205 for 20 miles (32 km) before turning west on the Double-O Road. The Double-O Ranch Historic District is located at Double-O Station approximately 18 miles (29 km) from that junction.[3][21]
References
- ^ a b "The Prehistory of the Malheur Marshes", Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of Interior, Princeton, Oregon, 10 November 2008.
- ^ a b c "A Little Bit of Malheur History", Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of Interior, Princeton, Oregon, 10 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Double-O Ranch Historic District", National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Nomination Form, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of Interior, Burns, Oregon, 29 January 1979.
- ^ Brogan, Phil F., East of the Cascades (Third Edition), Binford and Mort, Portland, Oregon, 1965, p. 275.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A. and Lewis L. McArthur, "Silver Creek", Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh Edition), Oregon Historical Society Press, Portland, Oregon, 2003, pp. 876-877.
- ^ Monroe, Anne Shannon, Feelin’ Fine!, University of Oregon Press, Eugene, Oregon, 2001, pp. 31-33.
- ^ a b c d e f LaLande, Jeff and Cain Allen, "William Hanley", The Oregon History Project, Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, 2005.
- ^ a b c Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country, Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, p. 164-165.
- ^ a b c Terry, John, "Bill Hanley Held the Mantle of Cattle King for Decades", The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, 19 September 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f Friedman, Ralph, "William Hanley: A Fine Feeling For Life", The Other Side Of Oregon, Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1993, pp. 173-180.
- ^ a b Oregon End of the Trail, Oregon State Board of Control, Binford and Mort, Portland, Oregon, 1940, p. 432.
- ^ "Hanley of Harney Lauds His State", The New York Times, New York, New York, 23 November 1913.
- ^ Jackman, E. R. and John Scharff, Steens Mountain in Oregon’s High Desert Country, Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho, 1967, pp. 143-148, 156-157, 168-173.
- ^ Brogan, Phil F., East of the Cascades (Third Edition), Binford and Mort, Portland, Oregon, 1965, p. 245.
- ^ Engeman, Richard H., The Oregon Companion, Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2009, p. 168.
- ^ Hassrick, Peter H., "The Oregon Art of Alexander Phimister Proctor", Oregon Historical Quarterly (Vol. 104, No. 3), Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, Fall 2003.
- ^ Monroe, Anne Shannon, Feelin’ Fine!, University of Oregon Press, Eugene, Oregon, 2001.
- ^ "Addition to be Made to Malheur Refuge", The Bend Bulletin, Bend, Oregon, 27 March 1940.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A. and Lewis L. McArthur, "Double O Station", Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh Edition), Oregon Historical Society Press, Portland, Oregon, 2003, p. 299.
- ^ "Double-O Ranch Site Historic District", Oregon Historic Site Database, State Historic Preservation Office, State of Oregon, Salem, Oregon, 26 September 2010.
- ^ a b Oregon topographic map, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, Reston, Virginia; displayed via ACME mapper, www.acme.com, 29 August 2010.
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