Junction City Oregon History

MUSEUM HOURS FOR BOTH LEE HOUSE AND PITNEY HOUSES:
OPEN 1st Saturday 1:00-3:00 and Thursdays 3:00-5:00
NOTE: The Lee House is currently closed for structural work.

FOR QUESTIONS or INFORMATION: jcorhistory@yahoo.com

 

The Lee House Museum, Junction City Oregon
The Lee House Museum
The Pitney House museum Junction City Oregon
The Pitney House Museum
Opera House, Junction City Oregon
Historical Photos and Stories
This museum was home to Dr. Norman Lee, one of Junction City's first doctors. It was originally located in Lancaster about 2 miles north of here, and was moved to its present location in 1872 using logs and a team of horses!
.It's now is filled with photos, furniture, tools, and clothing from Junction City's past.
CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of the museum with our new slideshow!
Mary Pitney (1891-1995) was a school teacher, published poet, painter, world traveler, and humanitarian. Born and raised in this house, she lived the later years of her life here. Upon her death at age 104, she bequeathed her home to the Junction City Historical Society. It is furnished it with Mary's original furniture. In addition, Junction City's first jail was moved next to it in 1998. If you want to learn more about the interesting history of Junction City, as well as see some photos from our past, this is the place!
We've even included an amazing "Zoom-in Photo" and also a special "Then & Now" photo. Ready? Just click on the Opera House. (Yes. we really had one!)