Lost: The Castle Jazz Club in Gladstone
The Castle in Gladstone, Ore. had some great days and nights. And now it’s gone. … Read More Lost: The Castle Jazz Club in Gladstone
Month: October 2008
Lost: The Monte Carlo on Belmont
Many of the posts on Lost Oregon are neither lost and sometimes not even in Oregon [Vancouver is close enough to fall under my radar]. But, the Monte Carlo is a truly lost relic. Here’s a scan from the early 1960s Portland Fun Guide [loaned to me by Dan at Cafe Unknown which reminds me… Read More Lost: The Monte Carlo on Belmont
Lost Oregon Video
So, I’m doing a bit of an experiment with my new Ultra Flip video camera. I’m shooting and editing small films [nothing more than 120 seconds] of mid-century, historical and not-yet forgotten buildings and sites around the Portland metro area. I might even work up to doing interviews and – gasp- edit them into the… Read More Lost Oregon Video
The United States of Charles Phoenix
The cool kids at Portland’s Mid-Century Modern League shot me over a press release announcing a show they’re putting on. It’s a retro slide show performance by “pop-culture humorist” and author Charles Phoenix, celebrating 50s and 60s tourist traps, theme parks, car culture, space age style, parties, holidays and more. Phoenix also promises to bring… Read More The United States of Charles Phoenix
The “Bates Motel” on Caruthers
A reader writes: Back in the late 80s/early 90s, when I was attending PSU, I used to park down toward the end of Water Ave. and walk up the hill on Caruthers to get to my classes. (The uphill trudge was hell, but the parking was free.) Along the way, there was a house that… Read More The “Bates Motel” on Caruthers
Portland Zoo Railroad
I was at a conference a couple months back at the Portland Zoo and between sessions went out to the back area to get some fresh air and Wi-Fi. Lo and behold the area butted up against the barn for the zoo train. I’d never seen it that up-close before. She still looks great. I’m… Read More Portland Zoo Railroad
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