Surely you’ve passed the boarded up Burger King on Burnside. The preservationists don’t care [no one saves buildings built in 1977 – it’s either too soon or they’re not worth saving], it’s been on the market and off the market, and has acted as the “official eyesore” for the area for quite some time now.… Read More Burger King on Burnside, 1978
Cat Winterfox [best name ever?] from Spooky Moon Books graciously sent me a couple of Portland-related books a couple months ago. I’d like to publicly thank her. Thanks Cat! One of the books really caught my eye: a bound copy of the Albina Neighborhood Improvement Committee newsletter called Aniic Dope. The book is a compilation… Read More Albina Neighborhood – 1968-1969
I have a pretty strict policy of not using found photos or postcards that might identify someone. So, usually no photos with people. I’m not surprised when I get an email from a sibling, son, daughter, wife or husband identifying their loved one in a photo. That makes me, well, uncomfortable. For this post though,… Read More The Key Largo Restaurant & Bar, 1979
Caution: Lots of different thoughts in one post. Oregon is a wonderful place to come back to. All it takes is a two-day drive through Wyoming, Utah and Idaho to really realize how special this state is. No offense to Wyoming, Utah or Idaho – the I-84 isn’t supposed to show off each state –… Read More Road trips, guerilla historic preservation and Vintage Roadside
On the Road to Mt. Bachelor. This “dramatic resort hotel placed high on rimrock with breathtaking views of the mountain” featured “boldly beautiful rooms” and the “exciting Red Toe Restaurant and Lounge.” It’s still around and updated with a “Northwest design” look and feel. I’m no architect expert [obviously, if you’ve read previous posts you… Read More Inn of the Seventh Mountain
Scenes of the dining room and and lobby of Willamette Lutheran Homes – which is still around.
Now a Holiday Inn, the hotel boasted air conditioning, electric heat, heated pool free coffee and and room phones. Nothing too spectacular – but it should be noted that it was seven miles to Safariland. Which reminded me of Lion Country Safari in Irvine in Southern California. I remember that place well when I was… Read More Roseburg Travelodge
Look a bit closer. Yeah, I thought it was the Hawthorne Bridge when I picked this card up. It’s not. It’s the Carlton Bridge that spans the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine. Looks like a newer, modern bridge was built right next to it at some point. Bummer. Not sure if it’s in use.
Lost Oregon 