Published 03/05/21 at 6:40 PM PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff (Oregon Coast) – History is full of surprises, even on the sparse, unassuming Oregon coast. Sometimes it’s the startling changes in landscape that have happened. Sometimes it’s the people themselves. (Photo above: the Eye of the Needle structure at Heceta Head Lighthouse, courtesy Keepers of the Heceta Head Lightstation) Here’s three examples of rather eye-popping bits of the past of this region. Part of it even leads to ...er, um.....heavy metal music. Latest Coastal Lodging News AlertsIn Seaside: Includes exclusive listings; major specials now that storm watch season is here