CFR1224
View Application:
Original Owner:
McDonald, Peter; McDonald, John, Jr.
Year of Property Acquisition:
1882
Award Type:
Century Farm
Donation land claim:
No
Homestead:
No
Other:
Yes
Please explain:
Warranty deeds, Certificate of title, chain of titles
Legal description for the farm or ranch headquarters:
T2 R38 S12 &13
County:
Union
Name of farm or ranch:
Bingaman Enterprises
Address physical location:
64088 McDonald Lane La Grande OR 97850
GPS location:
45.3988872-117993937
Distance from nearest town:
Near
Nearest town name:
La Grande, OR
Who farms or ranches today:
Bingaman, Gregory L.
Original buildings still in use:
Yes
Building structures on property with date of construction:
Peter build the first house in 1902 that is still in use today, no knowledge of building prior to 1882; Two remodels have taken place, the last in 2004-2006, an additions was added at that time. Outside remains basically the same. Buildings Peter built are also still in use today. The have been re-roofed and sided and remodeled inside for today's uses. Grain bins were added in 1970's, 2 machine storage sheds were built in the 90's as well as 2 greenhouses. Greg built a large shop for Pioneer West on the farm as well.
Crops or livestock historically raised on property:
Alfalfa; Grain; Grass seed; Cattle; Horses; Sheep
Crops or livestock currently raised on property:
Alfalfa; Barley; Grass Seed; Mint; Wheat; Sheep
National register property:
No
Contact first name:
Elwyn
Date of application:
2015-04-20 00:00:00
Date of award:
2015
Genealogical information included:
Yes
Application on file:
Yes
Application location:
MSS ORCFRP
Applicants relationship to original owners:
Great Grandson
Origin of original owners:
Illinois
Ethnic origin of original owners:
Scotland
How many generations still live on the farm or ranch:
2
Original Acreage:
293.0acres
Current Acreage:
2,200.0
Acreage farmed or ranched today:
1700