The Willamette River

Wilsonville had no interstate highways or airports in 1910. However, people still got around Wilsonville and to nearby communities by car, motorcycle, train, ferry, on foot or by steamboat. While there were many roads leading out of Wilsonville, the Boones Ferry Road and Boones Ferry formed the most used travel route north and south since the road was fairly straight and level for work animals used to move cargo and people. Travel east and west was most performed by boats that plied up and down the Willamette River. Other ferries also operated on the River. The River was also a primary source of entertainment, recreation and personal news.   Click on any of the photos below to learn and hear more.

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