Photo of the Week: Rafters in Sellwood
Demolished in the 1990s for condos, Rafters (previously known as The Rockin’ Rodeo) was a 1970s restaurant that sat at the foot of the Sellwood Bridge. The spot has an interesting back story.
Photo of the week: New Era, Clackamas
Let’s go way back and way out there: New Era, Clackamas County. Now just a blip on the 99e between Oregon City and Candby, this once thriving town (though you wouldn’t know it from the photo) boasted a spiritual camp and agricultural industry. Any information on New Era from readers?
Photo of the week: MLK Viaduct Bridge
No doubt you’ve noticed the lovely new bridge on 99e with its pointed spheres and art deco elements. Here’s a pic of its predecessor from the 1930s: From the ODOT site: The original Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard (Union Avenue) portion of the structure was built by Hoffman Construction Company of Portland in 1936, at a… Read More Photo of the week: MLK Viaduct Bridge
Photo of the week: Elks Temple Building
The Elks Temple building on the corner of SW Alder and SW 11th Streets in Portland.
Photo of the week: Equitable Building
(Photo of the week, a new, feature of Lost Oregon that highlights Oregon’s architectural heritage.) Street view of the Equitable building, Pietro Belluschi’s modern masterpiece:
Oak Lodge History Detectives: Murder at McNary’s
The murder at McNary’s took place in 1879.… Read More Oak Lodge History Detectives: Murder at McNary’s
Oak Grove Beach, 1917-1929
Oak Grove, Oregon once had its own beach in the 1920s. … Read More Oak Grove Beach, 1917-1929
Biking through Milwaukie’s past
An early morning bike ride learning about local Milwaukie history is a great way to kick of a mid-spring Sunday.… Read More Biking through Milwaukie’s past
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