This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Wasco Rose Festival Highlights 1979 Activities
The Wasco Rose Festival kicks off with a gallery preview September 7 at Palm Avenue School and an all-ages art show featuring over 80 artisans. The Veterans Memorial Building hosts the 11th annual Rose Show with commercial rose exhibits, judging, and free public viewing Saturday and Sunday. Featured roses from Jackson & Perkins are Love Honor and Cherish with All American selections. festival theme is To Love Honor and Cherish. Grand Marshals are Drs. Max and Mary Hendricks. Queen’s Pageant occurs September 6 at Wasco Union High School Auditorium with auditorium restoration noted.
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Dave Swisshelm
Meri
Palm Avenue School
Roger Robinson
Red Door
Morro Bay
Wasco
Palm Avenue
Queen’s Court
Rose
Palm Ave
Veteran’s Memorial
Jackson & Perkins Rose Company
Max & Mary Hendricks
Wasco Union High School
Wasco High School