History of The Gathering Place
The land was donated by one of the founding members of the Royal Neighbors of America club, the
ladies held craft and bake sales to raise the funds to build the grange hall. In 1938 the building
became a reality.
ladies held craft and bake sales to raise the funds to build the grange hall. In 1938 the building
became a reality.
In 1950 a well was dug and the grange hall finally
had running water, this was a real luxury, which
also included the installation of the bathroom.
had running water, this was a real luxury, which
also included the installation of the bathroom.
60 years of gathering came to a close as the
original members of the Royal Neighbors of
America aged and could not take care of the
building. Vacant and unused for several years they
sold the building in 2004 donating their proceeds to
Keizer area charities. Within a year the garange
hall was for sale again.
original members of the Royal Neighbors of
America aged and could not take care of the
building. Vacant and unused for several years they
sold the building in 2004 donating their proceeds to
Keizer area charities. Within a year the garange
hall was for sale again.
2006 A new beginning...needing many repairs and renovations the grange hall had new owners and the
work began. Dry rot repair and siding replacement, fresh paint inside and out, remodeled kitchen, new
gas furnace, refinished vintage double hung windows, refinished original fir floors, installation of 9' service
bar, redefined parking area paver walkway and a new sign the hall opened for business June 30th 2007.
2007 The work began outside with the addition of a new front door and a fountain to welcome guests in. In
the spring the new yard was planted, paver patio and a winding path were added and a 12x12 pergola in the
garden area make this a beautiful private setting for any special event.
work began. Dry rot repair and siding replacement, fresh paint inside and out, remodeled kitchen, new
gas furnace, refinished vintage double hung windows, refinished original fir floors, installation of 9' service
bar, redefined parking area paver walkway and a new sign the hall opened for business June 30th 2007.
2007 The work began outside with the addition of a new front door and a fountain to welcome guests in. In
the spring the new yard was planted, paver patio and a winding path were added and a 12x12 pergola in the
garden area make this a beautiful private setting for any special event.
| The Gathering Place A Small Venue for Special Events 7845 River Rd. Keizer, Oregon 97303 503-393-1558 http://www.thegatheringplaceasmallvenue.com |
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| The Gathering Place A Small Venue for Special Events 7845 River Rd., Keizer, Oregon 97303 503 393-1558 |