Oregon Record
Astoria
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Film-history mural at former Darigold building

Summary

Clatsop County wants to turn a blank gray wall at 9th and Duane into a celebration of Oregon film history, from the 1909 Fisherman's Bride to The Goonies, with photo-op spots and QR codes. It supports the county's $225,000 investment in the Oregon Film Museum and should draw tourists to a corner that's currently just concrete and parking lots.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The county board committed $225,000 to the Oregon Film Museum, with the mural supporting that tourism investment.

✅Who benefits

Tourists, the Oregon Film Museum, and anyone who thinks a gray wall is a wasted opportunity.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMay 19, 2026approved

Historic Landmarks Commission - May 19, 2026

Clatsop County wants to turn a blank gray wall at 9th and Duane into a celebration of Oregon film history, from the 1909 Fisherman's Bride to The Goonies, with photo-op spots and QR codes. It supports the county's $225,000 investment in the Oregon Film Museum and should draw tourists to a corner that's currently just concrete and parking lots.

Related development

approved

Darigold Building wall graphic (MR26-01)

The mural replaces a gray eyesore wall with a tourist-friendly film tribute, with no impact on historic structures since the wall itself isn't contributing and the building was demolished in 2011.

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