The History Of Paulina, Oregon Paulina was founded in 1870, the Post Office was established in 1880 by John T Faulkner who served for 25 years. Fred Moisier built a clubhouse & saloon in 1906. Lee Miller built the first store in 1905, it burned in 1929. Elmer Clark built the first hotel in 1906. May Miller was Postmaster from 1915 for 28 years, she married Lyle Miller and ran the store from 1918 until they sold it in 1949. Paulina at one time had two active saw mills, The Paulina store that is standing now was built in 1917. It now houses the Post Office as well as the community bar. Inside the store are many unique items like the first Elk shoot after they transplanted them in 1959, it still has the Government seal. The original water pump sits up on the shelf in the store, it was the community well and everyone would come and haul water from it. Any history you may have of Paulina is most welcome. Email Candy or stop on in and visit! | |