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New Downtown Mural Celebrates More Than 100 Years Of Oregon Film History - 07/23/26

ASTORIA, OR - The new mural at the corner of 9th and Duane streets transforms the remaining wall of the former Darigold Building into a celebration of Oregon's film legacy.

 

Spanning approximately 136 feet, the artwork highlights productions filmed in Clatsop County and across the state, beginning with The Fisherman's Bride, the first scripted commercial film made in Oregon, filmed in Astoria in 1909.

 

When complete at the end of July, the mural will serve as both a public art landmark and a new stop for residents and visitors exploring Clatsop County's rich film history.

 

The project is part of Clatsop County's effort to celebrate the region's unique connection to the film industry while strengthening connections between the Downtown Historic District, the Oregon Film Museum and the future Oregon Film Museum expansion.

 

"We saw an opportunity to transform the old Darigold wall into a landmark that celebrates more than 100 years of Oregon film history," said Monica Steele, Clatsop County Assistant County Manager. "From the first film made in Astoria in 1909, to the iconic and cult classic movies that continue to draw visitors today, this mural celebrates Clatsop County's unique place in Oregon's film story while creating a new destination to experience that history."

 

Designed and painted by Astoria artist Jo Lumpkin Brown, the mural is more than a collection of movie scenes. It is an interactive public art experience that celebrates the places, stories and people that have made Oregon a destination for filmmakers for generations.

 

Even before its completion, the mural has attracted onlookers eager to see what appears next, stopping to watch the artists paint, ask about the featured films, and photograph the work as it comes to life.

 

"The creation of this mural is bringing out the best in people,” said Jo Lumpkin Brown. “They enjoy seeing the mystery unfold"

 

Brown is one of Astoria's most recognized muralists, known for preserving the community's history through public art. She also has firsthand experience from the film industry, having worked as a scenic artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, filmed in Clatsop County, and on the television series Grimm.

 

The County partnered with the Clatsop County Historical Society and the Oregon Film Trail to help celebrate Oregon's filmmaking legacy. Once complete, the mural will become another stop for residents and visitors exploring the places that have helped shape more than a century of Oregon film history.

 

Films featured in the mural include:

  • The Fisherman's Bride (1909, Astoria)
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, Salem)
  • The Shining (1980, Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood)
  • The Goonies (1985, Astoria)
  • Short Circuit (1986, Astoria)
  • Benji the Hunted (1987, Oregon Coast)
  • Free Willy (1993, Astoria)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993, Clatsop County)
  • The Ring Two (2005, Astoria)
  • Twilight (2008, various Oregon locations)
  • Grimm (2011–2017, Portland)
  • Wild (2014, Mount Hood and Southern Oregon)

The mural is being brought to life with the help of Brown's artistic assistants, family members and community volunteers who have contributed their time and talents throughout the project.

 

For more information about the Oregon Film Museum, visit astoriamuseums.org.

 

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YouTube: Duane Street Film Mural Brings Film History to Life

New Downtown Mural Celebrates More Than 100 Years Of Oregon Film History - 07/23/26

ASTORIA, OR - The new mural at the corner of 9th and Duane streets transforms the remaining wall of the former Darigold Building into a celebration of Oregon's film legacy.

 

Spanning approximately 136 feet, the artwork highlights productions filmed in Clatsop County and across the state, beginning with The Fisherman's Bride, the first scripted commercial film made in Oregon, filmed in Astoria in 1909.

 

When complete at the end of July, the mural will serve as both a public art landmark and a new stop for residents and visitors exploring Clatsop County's rich film history.

 

The project is part of Clatsop County's effort to celebrate the region's unique connection to the film industry while strengthening connections between the Downtown Historic District, the Oregon Film Museum and the future Oregon Film Museum expansion.

 

"We saw an opportunity to transform the old Darigold wall into a landmark that celebrates more than 100 years of Oregon film history," said Monica Steele, Clatsop County Assistant County Manager. "From the first film made in Astoria in 1909, to the iconic and cult classic movies that continue to draw visitors today, this mural celebrates Clatsop County's unique place in Oregon's film story while creating a new destination to experience that history."

 

Designed and painted by Astoria artist Jo Lumpkin Brown, the mural is more than a collection of movie scenes. It is an interactive public art experience that celebrates the places, stories and people that have made Oregon a destination for filmmakers for generations.

 

Even before its completion, the mural has attracted onlookers eager to see what appears next, stopping to watch the artists paint, ask about the featured films, and photograph the work as it comes to life.

 

"The creation of this mural is bringing out the best in people,” said Jo Lumpkin Brown. “They enjoy seeing the mystery unfold"

 

Brown is one of Astoria's most recognized muralists, known for preserving the community's history through public art. She also has firsthand experience from the film industry, having worked as a scenic artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, filmed in Clatsop County, and on the television series Grimm.

 

The County partnered with the Clatsop County Historical Society and the Oregon Film Trail to help celebrate Oregon's filmmaking legacy. Once complete, the mural will become another stop for residents and visitors exploring the places that have helped shape more than a century of Oregon film history.

 

Films featured in the mural include:

  • The Fisherman's Bride (1909, Astoria)
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, Salem)
  • The Shining (1980, Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood)
  • The Goonies (1985, Astoria)
  • Short Circuit (1986, Astoria)
  • Benji the Hunted (1987, Oregon Coast)
  • Free Willy (1993, Astoria)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993, Clatsop County)
  • The Ring Two (2005, Astoria)
  • Twilight (2008, various Oregon locations)
  • Grimm (2011–2017, Portland)
  • Wild (2014, Mount Hood and Southern Oregon)

The mural is being brought to life with the help of Brown's artistic assistants, family members and community volunteers who have contributed their time and talents throughout the project.

 

For more information about the Oregon Film Museum, visit astoriamuseums.org.

 

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YouTube: Duane Street Film Mural Brings Film History to Life