Oak Grove: Evolution of a small Oregon town
An interview with photographer and Oak Grove native Tom Rutter. … Read More Oak Grove: Evolution of a small Oregon town
Main streets: Win some/lose some
Why do some Oregon Main streets and cities thrive while others struggle to find their voice, their niche, their purpose? … Read More Main streets: Win some/lose some
Produce Row Cafe: Rebirth of the cool
Continuing the “before they were famous” look at popular breweries and bars, the Produce Row Café has a bit of a different twist. … Read More Produce Row Cafe: Rebirth of the cool
Portland’s restaurant heritage
Long before Portland became Foodgasm Central, home of artisan food worship and countless breathless articles written by the national media, there was the 1970s. … Read More Portland’s restaurant heritage
Beer and history
Photo: (University of Oregon Libraries) Introducing “before they were famous: breweries, bars and brewpub buildings in former lives.” I like beer, especially great local Oregon beer. I also like local history. Mix the two and you have…an excuse to drink more beer. Many, if not most, of our local breweries and drinking establishments are housed… Read More Beer and history
Colonial Heights United Presbyterian Church, 1970s
Blogging is like writing on the back of the postcard – sometimes it’s easy to spill out a couple sentences about your trip, slap a stamp and send it off [at least it used to be – now the kids update Facebook or Twitter, right?]. Other times, it’s hard to eek out a couple of… Read More Colonial Heights United Presbyterian Church, 1970s
Book review [sort of]: Historic Photos of Oregon
Megan at Turner Publishing graciously sent me a copy of the new book, Historic Photos of Oregon, by William C. Stack. And it’s exactly what I expected: chockfull of historical photos from around the state. But what sets this book apart from the many that have been released over the years is that many if… Read More Book review [sort of]: Historic Photos of Oregon
Obscura Day, March 20
Obscura Day is an international celebration of unusual places taking place around the world on March 20, 2010. It’s sponsored by Atlas Obscura, a guide to the “world’s wonders, curiosities, and esoterica.” They’ve got some Oregon events planned, most notably a chance to visit 3D Center of Art & Photography. From 11am to 5pm, the… Read More Obscura Day, March 20
Lost Oregon 