The North Bend Public Library welcomes local historian Steve Greif on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 PM. Steve will present a talk entitled “In and Out of Coos County: Transportation in the early 1900s.” This interactive presentation will discuss the history of the Oregon sea and land routes used a century ago. Attendees will learn about four historical routes travelers used to journey from Portland to Coos Bay. Photos and maps from the Coos History Museum's collection will be featured during the presentation.
Steve Greif is well-known in the local Coos Bay community. He is a retired North Bend High School teacher and local author. He is also a frequent volunteer at the Coos History Museum, serving as a board member, researcher, and front desk volunteer.