Residents’ experiences during the Almeda Fire are the subject of a new bilingual book and photo exhibit produced by the Talent Historical Society which will be unveiled during an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Talent Historical Society Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent.
The book, “Talent, Oregon: The Almeda Fire,” contains numerous articles, interviews, photos, work by local artists and poems on the September 2020 disaster that destroyed thousands of structures and left three people dead. The collection, which covers a wide range of emotions, including heartbreak, resilience, anger, and hope, includes written material in both English and Spanish.
Free historic tours of downtown Talent will also be available during the open house. The tours will run between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
