I picked up a couple of these old Mazamas Annuals at Powells a few months ago to stash in the bathroom, but only recently have been able to go through them and scan some of the ads in the back. After doing a little searching on some of the companies featured in the ads, I came across a few links worth passing along as background info.

Enjoy.

In 1911, C.A. Lund of St. Paul, Minnesota founded a ski factory, later called the Northland Ski Company. Its hickory skis dominated the market for another 30 years.


The Beebe Company apparently was originally a marine and contractors hardware retailer, but apparently they got into the sporting goods business at some point. Not a lot of info out there.


Hirsch-Weis (White Stag)was a Portland-based outfit that was one of the first companies in the United States to manufacture and mass-produce clothing specifically designed for recreational skiing.


The Mountain Shop is still around and doing the same thing it has for years. They’ve fixed up a pair of boots for me that I’m really happy with and have a lot of regular sales. Knowledgeable staff, too.


Now known as Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the Pearl District.


J.K. Gill was a prominent Portland businessman, who owned a very successful stationary/bookstore and publishing house. In digging around on Google I also came by this treasure of a link which will warrant its own post at some time in the near future…