On SE 11th, a 1909 building hid two years of invisible structural work — the quiet effort saving it for a century.… Read More Walking Portland’s Inner Eastside: A 1909 storefront, quietly saved
Note, I did most of my research for this way back in 2018. I pored through old newspaper clippings, interviewed folks, toured spots, did research, etc. then promptly forgot about it all until I re-found a folder on my drive (erroneously labeled of course.) I usually write about architecture, building history and the built environment… Read More William L. Finley, the Willamette River in Portland, and a fight that isn’t over
The Perry’s Pharmacy Building is getting new life as a restored downtown Milwaukie destination for small businesses.… Read More Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie
The Perry’s Pharmacy Building is getting new life as a restored downtown Milwaukie destination for small businesses.… Read More Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie
The Edris Morrison Studios, a 1940s International Style building in Portland designed by Pietro Belluschi, is undergoing renovation.… Read More Edris Morrison Studios: A 1947 International style building by Pietro Belluschi
I’ve walked by the Golden Nugget in downtown Milwaukie (that would be Oregon) untold times over the years but had never stepped foot inside until recently, and man, I’ve been missing out. Time capsule. Friendly bartender, late 60s interior vibe, booths. It’s part of a larger parcel that includes a restaurant and another larger bar… Read More Step inside the Golden Nugget, Milwaukie’s perfectly preserved bar
Mummy’s in downtown Portland closed in 2022 but was housed in an intriguing building. … Read More The Mummy’s ‘mystery’
According the Travel Portland, after New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, Portland ranks fourth in the U.S. for the number of operating historical theaters, with 22 across the city. That’s an impressive amount and if you like to skip the mall theater experience, you’re in luck. Portland has some amazing neighborhood theaters. When I’m… Read More Help support the Moreland Theater’s century-long legacy
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