Portland map nerds: Compare 1852 to 2015
Check out this cool map overlay of Portland – compare 1852 to 2015.… Read More Portland map nerds: Compare 1852 to 2015
Category: Oregon History
Angles on Burnside
Block 76W is being developed by Key Development and designed by Skylab Architecture… Read More Angles on Burnside
What’s next for Milwaukie, Ore.? Look to the past, perhaps.
A navel-gazing look at Milwaukie, my favorite Portland suburb. … Read More What’s next for Milwaukie, Ore.? Look to the past, perhaps.
The Witherspoon Building is getting a makeover
Built in 1890 as a saloon, dance hall, and brothel, the Witherspoon Building is in the final stretch of its renovation.… Read More The Witherspoon Building is getting a makeover
A Milwaukie brewer, and a call for Portland brewmasters to make a pre-Prohibition beer
Philip Streib, former Milwaukie mayor, banker, brewmaster and owner of one kick-ass home. … Read More A Milwaukie brewer, and a call for Portland brewmasters to make a pre-Prohibition beer
Speaking of Portland: A new guide from Herb Lester
I helped collaborate with Herb Lester Associates out of London on their brand, spanking new guide/map to Portland.… Read More Speaking of Portland: A new guide from Herb Lester
On the imminent closing of the Black Cat in Sellwood
The Black Cat Tavern in Sellwood announced that they are shutting down their bar on June 30. I’m taking a wild guess here -coming next: mixed-use condos.… Read More On the imminent closing of the Black Cat in Sellwood
Photo of the week: Flora, Oregon
A remarkable photo sent to us of Flora, Ore. … Read More Photo of the week: Flora, Oregon
Lost Oregon 