Coos Bay in Coos County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
The Changing Waterfront
(right panel)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2015
1. The Changing Waterfront Marker (right panel)
Today, the Coos Bay harbor continues to serve as a connection to the rest of the world, and as a working waterfront.
In addition, it has become a source of identity for the people living near its waters.
The timber industry plays a major role in the area's economy. Shipping remains strong and shipbuilding still takes place. Other industries are now important as well, and the area is more diverse than in the past.
Many changes have taken place since the early days of development and industrialization. We recognize that present day activities will affect the harbor for many years to come. As the scope of our knowledge about the bay continues to grow, it is clear that people, animals, plants, and many other natural systems are all essential elements for the future of the harbor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 22.047′ N, 124° 12.727′ W. Marker is in Coos Bay, Oregon, in Coos County. Marker is on Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) north of Anderson Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in an interpretive kiosk along the Coos Bay Board Walk. This marker is the right panel of a set of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Changing Waterfront (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Changing Waterfront (here, next to this marker); Transportation (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Transportation (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Transportation (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Oregon Coast (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipping (within shouting distance of this marker); Koos No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coos Bay.
Photograph courtesy Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
2. Marker detail: Loading cargo onto M/V Ocean Great
Photograph courtesy Martin Callery
3. Marker detail: View of the Georgia-Pacific Mill
Photograph courtesy Martin Callery
4. Marker detail: Double-hulled barge
A double-hulled barge under construction at S.O.M.A.R. - Southern Oregon Marine.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2015
5. The Changing Waterfront Marker (right panel; wide view; sailboat in background)
Sailboats are docked just beyond the marker.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2015
6. The Changing Waterfront Marker (wide view of all three panels)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
