Located in Marion County, Oregon, Aurora was founded as a religious commune in 1856 by Dr. William Keil, who named the settlement after his daughter. Upon his death, the colonists dissolved their organization and Aurora's businesses and industries became privately owned, many operated by former members of the colony and their descendants. Aurora was incorporated as a city in 1893.
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Anna Becke House Bed & Breakfast
The Anna Becke House was built in 1910 by original members of the Aurora Colony, Charles and Anna Becke. The history of the building is published, and an overview of the facilities and grounds is included. Reservations may be made from the site.
http://www.annabeckehouse.com/
Offering discounts for members of the Good Sam Club, as well as daily, weekly and monthly rates, AARV is located one block east of I-5 in Aurora, Oregon. Photographs of the facilities are shown, along with specials and contacts.
http://www.auroraacresrv.com/
The full service fixed base operator in Aurora, Oregon offers aircraft rentals, charter air services, a flight school, line services, and maintenance, as well as aircraft sales. Scheduling approvals may be requested through the web site.
http://www.auroraaviation.com/
Headquartered in Aurora, AFT No. 63 is a special service district in Marion County, Oregon, offering fire and rescue services from two fire stations. An overview of the district is featured, with a schedule of events, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.aurorafire.org/
Aurora, Oregon - National Historic District
Sponsored and maintained by the Aurora Colony Visitors Association, the site features a calendar of events, map, and a directory of shops, services, and art associations.
http://www.auroracolony.com/
The city's official web site features a community profile, a city map and arial photograph, contacts for the city's administrative offices, the municipal court, fire, police and public works departments. A history of the city's origins is included.
http://www.ci.aurora.or.us/
Built in the late 1860s as a farm house, the large home now serves as a bed and breakfast facility, offering two guest accommodations in Aurora, Oregon. Its rooms and rates are highlighted, with photographs and online reservations.
http://thefellerhouse.com/
The historical museum in Aurora, Oregon highlights the heritage and history of the Aurora Colony through exhibits focusing on Colony families, crafts and history, as well as tours of buildings housing artifacts, special events, and educational programs, which are highlighted here.
http://www.auroracolony.org/
The commercial district specializes in meeting the aviation and business needs of hangar, office space, fuel, maintenance and repair services. Directions and contacts are offered.
http://southendairpark.com/
Based at the Aurora State Airport, Sunset Helicopters offers helicopter pilot training, scenic and photo flights, industry and agriculture, as well as charter flights. Driving directions are featured, along with contacts.
http://www.sunsethelicopters.com/
