Haunted houses and ghosts in Portland
Where there’s old buildings there’s inevitably a ghost story attached to it. Here are some of Portland’s more well-known ghosts. … Read More Haunted houses and ghosts in Portland
Author: John Chilson
How to research the history of your old, historic Portland home
We’ve assembled some resources for homeowners who want to fix up their old homes. … Read More How to research the history of your old, historic Portland home
Retrofitting an old church in Turner, Oregon, into a brewery
What do you get when you take an 1800s church, a vision, and a love of beer? Angel’s Share Barrel House… Read More Retrofitting an old church in Turner, Oregon, into a brewery
A brief history of Milwaukie’s Portland open-air sanatorium
A look at the the long-gone Portland Open-air Sanatorium, located in Milwaukie, Oregon. … Read More A brief history of Milwaukie’s Portland open-air sanatorium
Crowdfunding a neighborhood hang-out: Ye Olde Towne Crier
Crowdfunding for retrofitting local buildings is an intriguing idea. One, the return is making your own neighborhood better or more livable and two the return is pretty immediate. … Read More Crowdfunding a neighborhood hang-out: Ye Olde Towne Crier
An interesting occurrence on NE Alberta
Taking a pic of an older building on Alberta in Portland turned into a history lesson. … Read More An interesting occurrence on NE Alberta
Ralph Friedman disses Milwaukie, Ore.
Milwaukie, Ore. still has some historical gems. Here’s one of them. … Read More Ralph Friedman disses Milwaukie, Ore.
Birds, history and backyards
Meet Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey: amazing illustrator, pioneer and activist, ornithologist, and nature writer.… Read More Birds, history and backyards
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