Aurora Colony showcased the best of Utopian movement

Published: June 15, 2020, 2 p.m.

In contrast to the bloodshed and madness that accompanied other attempts to form a more perfect society, the Aurora Colony lived graciously and ended gracefully. Today, it's remembered proudly and fondly by almost everyone. (Aurora, Clackamas County; 1860s) (For text and pictures, see http://www.offbeatoregon.com/o1110a-aurora-colony-best-of-american-utopian-movement.html)