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
Category: Portland History
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
Lost: Church in Oak Grove, Ore.
A residential home in Oak Grove once housed a church (and movie theater). … Read More Lost: Church in Oak Grove, Ore.
Sign of the times
Portland Penny Diner’s new signage wins Sign of the Year, hands down! From the restaurant’s website: In 1845 Frances Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy determined the city of Portland’s name with the flip of a coin. And we like to think that after the toss they walked into their favorite diner, or as they called them… Read More Sign of the times
Lost: Country Bills, Portland, Ore.
A few weeks back, Country Bills in Woodstock was demolished to make way for Gawd-knows-what (mixed-used condos?). My pal managed to capture a couple of pix of ghost signs that were revealed during the demo. What else is there to say? Was the food good? Hardly. But it was more than just a restaurant- it… Read More Lost: Country Bills, Portland, Ore.
Mystery structure on Grand near the Hawthorne Bridge
My apologies for the poor pic – I snapped it from the morning bus commute. I’ve been noticing this structure being built since the late summer and it’s really starting to take shape. A bit of digging revealed it’s a public art project. Managed by the Regional Arts and Cultural Council, the project is described… Read More Mystery structure on Grand near the Hawthorne Bridge
Diary of a Portland 1920s teen
Doris tweets from the 1920s. She’s actually the great aunt of author Julia Park Tracey.… Read More Diary of a Portland 1920s teen
Pacifico Preservation Adventure: Portland, OR
I wrote this for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and a promotion they are doing to compete for a portion of $100,000 based on the number of votes they receive. … Read More Pacifico Preservation Adventure: Portland, OR
Lost Oregon 