Historic Timeline
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February 5, 1800
Start Your Journey Here
Take a Journey Through Time...Estacada's Past...Your History!
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May 25, 1824
Small Pox Kills Many Native Indians in 1824
A Small Pox epidemic wiped out many of the Native Clackamas People in 1824 -
May 26, 1830
Malaria Epidemic Kills Native Clackamas People 1830
Malaria brought by settlers killed almost 80% of the remaining Native Indian population in 1830 -
May 26, 1847
Philip Foster Farm Established 1847
In 1847 Philip Foster took out a 640-acre donation land claim know today as the Philip Foster Farm a National Historic Site. -
May 25, 1855
Clackamas People relocated to Grand Ronde Agency 1855
The remaining Native Clackamas People were relocated to Grand Ronde Agency under the Willamette Valley Treaty of March 3, 1855. -
May 24, 1859
The First Estacada Bridge was Built in 1859
The First Estacada to Springwater bridge was built in 1859 with fallen timbers. -
May 26, 1883
Historic Foster Farm House Built 1883
In 1883 Egbert Foster built the house still standing today at the Phillip Foster Farm a National Historic Site. -
May 24, 1903
The Hotel Estacada Built in 1903
The grand Estacada Hotel and Portland Restaurant was built in 1903. -
May 24, 1905
OWPR Began Street Car Service 1905
The Oregon Water Power Railway Co. began streetcar service from Sellwood to Estacada and Cazadero in 1905 on the Springwater Division. -
May 26, 1905
Telephone Service Started in Estacada 1905
The first telephone service in Estacada was started in 1905 as a cooperative. -
May 26, 1907
Faraday Power House and Cazadero Dam Built 1907
On February 25th 1907 the Faraday Power House and timber crib rock filled Cazadero Dam went in to operation. -
May 26, 1911
River Mill Dam Built 1911
Estacada Lake was formed In 1911 when River Mill Dam came online with three generators installed with remaining two generators installed in 1927 and 1952. -
May 26, 1918
River Mill Train Trestle Collapses 1918
On July 11th 1918 the bridge carrying a train across Estacada Lake collapsed killing the Conductor and Engineer. -
May 26, 1929
Fire Destroyed Log LaBarre Resort 1929
On September 12, 1929 a Fire in North Fork Canyon Destroyed popular destination Log LaBarre Resort and other homesteads. -
May 25, 1932
Passenger Rail Service Stopped 1932
In 1932 Passenger service stopped from Portland to Cazadero mainly due to the automobile. -
May 26, 1936
Fourth Estacada Bridge Built 1936
In 1936 the fourth and final Estacada Bridge was built over the Clackackamas River/Estacada Lake. -
May 26, 1938
Current Estacada City Hall Building Built 1938
In 1938 the building that now houses City Hall was built as home to the Estacada Library on the South end and Fire Station at the North. -
May 26, 1957
North Fork Dam Built in 1957
In 1957 North Fork Dam was built and adjoining 1.7 mile long fish ladder, the longest in the world. -
May 26, 1964
Current Fire Station was Built 1964
The current fire station was built in 1964 to move the fire station from across the street. -
May 26, 1966
Cazadero Dam Rebuilt as Faraday Dam 1966
The Cazadero Dam washed out in the flood of 1964 and was rebuilt as Faraday Dam in 1966 -
May 26, 1970
Vortex I 1970
On August 28th 1970 the first ever Government sponsored rock concert called Vortex was created to draw potential protesters from the American Legion Conference in Portland. -
May 26, 2015
South Broadway Streetscape Redone 2015
In 2015 South Broadway street was given a face lift with new street trees, public artwork, and circle gathering spots for festivals such as the Summer Celebration.