This week “hometown” photos is par for the course, for the ol’ photojournalism class. I feel like I have had a number of “hometown’s “ in my relatively short life, that is why I chose to take photos in the town I live in. And a great little town it is: Philomath, Oregon.
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| This building is an unmistakable landmark in Philomath. It is located on the northwest end of Philomath’s downtown. Purpose built to be a college in 1867, it functioned as such until 1929. Following the close of the college, the building was used as a church, it is now one of the Benton County Historical Society's museums and features both fixed and rotating guest exhibits. The museum is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 4:30pm. Directions and more information can be found at bentoncountymuseums.org |
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| Morgan Kuschel has worked at the Dizzy Hen Cafe for about 9 months. Kuschel is no stranger to the food industry and has previously worked at several other prominant restaurants in the area. The Dizzy Hen is located on the corner of Main St. and North 13th St. They serve breakfast and lunch on Wednesdays to Sundays, 9am - 1pm. Small plate style dinner is served Thursday- Saturday evenings 5:30 - 830 pm. Hours are subject to seasonal change, check The Dizzy Hen website or their social media for updates |
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| Nick plays disc golf at the 9 hole (basket) course at Philomath’s Marys River Park. Nick is a graduate student of ecology at Oregon State University. In addition to the disc golf course, the Marys River Park features a covered pavilion that can be rented for events, play structure, walking paths, an off-leash area for dogs and access to a small beach by the Marys River. |
Source for
Philomath College history.
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