I work in Belluschi’s wonderful Equitable, er, Commonwealth on SW Sixth in downtown Portland. Across the street and with a direct view sits 400 SW Sixth. Originally constructed and designed by Stanton, Boles, Maguire and Church, at five stories, the building saw a major renovation in 1980 and was expanded to 11 stories. It’s an […]

So, I’m writing a book about Portland’s lost restaurants, diners and bars. The book will cover mostly post WW2- Portland, mid-century, 1960s and 1970s. I’d love to speak with you if you have memories of your favorite hangouts – and especially if you worked at a restaurant, lounge or bar. Please send me an email at lostoregon@gmail.com and […]

SE 7th – before its widening in the 1920s. From Portland’s Bureau of Transportation.