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
Author: John Chilson
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
Walking around Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District
A warm late spring walk around the Central Eastside Industrial District. … Read More Walking around Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District
Illuminating ‘ghost signs’ with glorious light
A look at Light Capsules by Craig Winslow at the Portland Winter Light Festival. … Read More Illuminating ‘ghost signs’ with glorious light
That other gritty 1989 movie shot in Portland
Burt Reynolds shot a heist film in Portland in 1989. … Read More That other gritty 1989 movie shot in Portland
A murder mystery at the Commonwealth Building? SOLVED!!
Was there a murder at the Equitable Building? … Read More A murder mystery at the Commonwealth Building? SOLVED!!
Building renewal meets local food economy
Meet Darrell Roesbery, tire repairman and firebug. He managed to burn down quite a few buildings in the late 50s. … Read More Building renewal meets local food economy
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