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Territorial Express Stagecoach

by klj (Subscribe)

Posted on: Aug 17, 2007 at 1:21 PM PST

Channel: The Society Page

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In this photo, carriage maker Rob Lewis of Hillsboro and his son Robert set up the stagecoach Rob is building for the Territorial Express Stagecoach Run. On September 21-23, the stage will travel from Longview to Olympia, and will carry passengers, living history performers, and US mail. The stage will stop every 10 miles to changes horses and passengers, and each stage stop will offer food, music, interpretive talks, and more. For more info on purchasing a passenger ticket or commemorative envelope, visit www.territorialexpress.org.

J.F. Macdonald says ...

On Sunday, Sep 20 at 9:18 AM

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Mr. Rob Lewis, I just completed a book on Eastern Oregon Stagecoaches and stage routes 1850-1920. I am presently working on Western Oregon. My number is 1-503-653-7244

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