"101 at 100: This History of Oregon's Most Iconic Highway" at the Oregon Historical Society through October 11th

I have written about exhibits at the Oregon Historical Society before, and I didn't think I was going to write about this one, but then I had to.

I have been thinking a lot lately about big families without a lot of money piling the kids into the car and driving for all vacations.

While that is mainly associated with I-5, Hwy 101 also played an important part. 

Did these come from Agate Beach?

There was also a lot I did not know. 

I had been thinking of 101 as the spur where you decide between Cannon Beach and Seaside; that is mainly how we use it, and three numbers is for spurs and connections. That's what they said on Big Bang Theory.

Perhaps, but 101 pre-dates the Highway Act of 1956.

In fact, US Route 101 (also Oregon Coast Highway 9) was started in 1926. 

It wasn't really complete until the Astoria-Megler Bridge was opened in 1966. I don't think the technology existed for a crossing like that until then.

Indeed, the bridges are a key -- and beautiful -- part of making a way up the Oregon coast, and that was a highlight of the exhibit.

The exhibit will only be around for a few more weeks, but I hope 101 itself lasts a long time.

At least another 100!

COVID: It's indoors. Wear a mask.

Accessibility: OHS has been very good at this, with ramps, elevators, and easy navigability. 

You can find more information at https://www.ohs.org/museum/plan-your-visit.cfm. 

https://www.ohs.org/museum/exhibits/101-at-100.cfm