This presentation looks at the different forms or definitions of authenticity, and how they apply to four case studies of thematic towns in the state of Oregon.

8. Sisters is #19

9. Sisters Yesterday and Today 4 th of July, 1946

11. Sisters, Oregon The Cascades: Snowcapped Volcanoes, Lava Flows and Pine Trees SistersCity Hall Hotel Sisters – the only truly Historic building in town

12. The New West in Sisters, Oregon An Award is given each year to the Best (most authentic ) Western Theme Building - a past winner (right) >>

13. Issues of Authenticity The Sno-Cap Drive Inn – A Sisters Tradition Front Porch of a New Retail Store Which of these is more Authentic? More ‘Disney’? Which is gives a Real ‘Sense of Place’?

15. Junction City is #9

19. Scandinavia along US Highway 99 More Shingles plus Painted Tulips on a gas station sign Attracting the passing traffic

21. Oakland is #13

22. Oakland, Oregon Bank Building in Downtown Historic Home Old School Building The total population of Oakland in 1990 was about 900

23. Downtown Oakland, Oregon 1928 “Turkey Capital of the World”

25. Signage of Oakland, Oregon ` Lion’s Club 1970s sign 1980s Interstate 5 Rest Area information sign

27. Florence is #7

28. Oregon Coast Regional Resources Oregon Dunes & the Coast A Variety of Tourist ‘Traps’

29. Florence, Oregon – Old town The large white building is historic, none of the others are

30. Florence, OR Fishing boats in the Siuslaw River New Tourist Shops in Old Town

31. Florence, OR Good Signage indicates a well organized retail community