Shore Acres
by Ben Prepelka
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Shore Acres
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Ben Prepelka
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Tucked between Sunset Bay and Cape Arago state parks on the Oregon coast, Shore Acres State Park covers the grounds of the old Simpson Estate. The day park is known for its formal gardens and spectacular shoreline cliffs. The gardens are all that remain from the Simpson estate, and continue to put on a show of color for most of the year.
Lumberman and shipbuilder, Louis B. Simpson, enjoyed this wonderful seaside setting until fire destroyed his three story mansion in 1921. Even though the Simpson home was replaced, the home fell into disrepair during the Depression Era. The state was able to purchase Shore Acres in 1941 and continued maintenance on the seaside garden. An overlook just west of the mansion site allows a birds-eye view of the beautiful, but rugged coastline.
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June 2nd, 2023
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Rachel Morrison
Love the way you've composed this with the leading lines out to the scene beyond. Beautiful seaside capture!
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