Use, use & re-use: Leftbank Building
The Leftbank on Broadway was recently renovated it into a completely usable space.… Read More Use, use & re-use: Leftbank Building
Where have you gone, Allison LaRue?
Allison Leroux [aka Allison LaRue], dancer and performer in Portland in the 1950s.… Read More Where have you gone, Allison LaRue?
Lost Vancouver, WA
So, what makes someone a part of a community? I always thought it was the neighborhood you lived in. You shop at the local [or nearby] stores, you go to parks by your home, and you get to know the neighbors and shopkeepers. But, what about the neighborhood or area where you work – are… Read More Lost Vancouver, WA
The Palais Royale Ballroom: Where They Danced for Joy
Once located at 2115 West Burnside, the Palais Royale Ballroom hosted big bands ..and eventually rock and roll. … Read More The Palais Royale Ballroom: Where They Danced for Joy
The Dill Pickle Club
I’m surprised I haven’t run into the Portland-based Dill Pickle Club group yet, but better late than never. I met with one the founders, Marc Moscato, last week and we chatted about local history, WPA projects, hobos and Chicago in the 1930s. The club’s namesake originates from Jazz-Age Chicago’s legendary yet ill-forgotten speakeasy, founded in… Read More The Dill Pickle Club
Welcome Oregonian readers
Thanks for stopping by after reading the piece by Peter Carlin. Poke around, check things out and please comment – I’d love to hear your memories. Thanks!
Halfway, Ore., renaming and branding
Mayor: Hey, the photographer for the postcard company is going to be here tomorrow to take some shots of our town. City manager: Well, let’s spruce it up a bit – we can get some paint from Johnson’s old farmhouse – make ‘er look nice. Councilperson: Um, the photographer came yesterday. Postcard photographers were like… Read More Halfway, Ore., renaming and branding
So long, McCormick and Schmick’s
As you’ve probably already heard or read, McCormick & Schmick’s original location on SW First has shut its doors. Citing the economy and the inability to negotiate a new lease with the landlord the venerable restaurant closed on Wednesday for good. I hate to see this happen, regardless if the quality had gone down somewhat.… Read More So long, McCormick and Schmick’s
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