Moro

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entailed a substantial amount of local politics and intrigue.  Perhaps some day I can check that one out.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=6222DF4E$E4$FE$36w$F0$FC$36w94!L040Moro20OR!60!4$FF000!8$FF!60$E7$A1$BE$7Ek$BEF$40i$9C$B8$E2$C3$2D$5E$C0$320001000$C9400$23$9E$10!60$14000!4$FF!I010" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qs"><U>Area Map</U></A>      <A HREF="http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=9BAC6071$E4$FE$36w$F0$FC$36w94!L040Moro20OR!60!4$FF000!8$FF!60$E7$A1$BE$7Ek$BEF$40i$9C$B8$E2$C3$2D$5E$C030001000$C9400$23$9E$10!60$14000!4$FF00$18$86a$18$86$E1$10$C0$DC$B6m$DB$B6m$EF$BF10" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qs"><U>Street Map</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2c88ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> There you have it.  Established in 1899 and they have had the welcome mat out ever since.  Note beyond the sign on the right the yellow rose.  That is one tough plant.  They grow in almost every little east side town we visit. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2ca8ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> All of the signs of life and prosperity in Moro are connected with the grain industry.  All of the high plateau farms in Oregon and Washington ship their grain down the Columbia for transfer to ships.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2cc8ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> These folks once had some class.  This is the Moro Opera house looking like an antique shop  these days. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2ce8ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Antiques seems to be the staple of downtown commerce.  Although the paint is flaking this building is in better shape than most. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2d08ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> This is the antique store annex.  I am thinking that on Friday afternoon a water truck fills these tubs up and they have a public bathing session, sort of like the Terme di Caracalla in Rome. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2d28ab10.jpg" border=0 width="650" height="433" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> These folks enjoy a big open sky with lots of sunlight.  And look what a nice job the state did on the highway.  We see these rebuilt downtown roads around the state and are impressed.  The highway department used to look for a way around the town.  Now they are participating in the towns development and economy.</div> <bR> <div> <B>For more pictures click on the links below:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id315.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MoroMural"><U>MoroMural</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id316.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Moro Quilt"><U>Moro Quilt</U></A></div> <div> <A 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