Oregon Makers is an occasional series about creators, builders, and makers across Oregon who not only create but contribute to the built environment of Oregon’s cities in creative and impactful ways. The Phoenix Pharmacy building at the intersection of SE Foster Road and 67th Street, with its rounded brick corner and curved windows, is one… Read More Oregon Makers: A new life for the beloved Busy Corner in Portland
There’s something special about stepping into a space with a story—whether it’s a converted warehouse, an old church or, in this case, a former city hall and firehouse turned into taproom. I occasionally write about beer for the industry leading beer webmag New School Beer + Cider and this piece I wrote hit home for… Read More pFriem retrofits former Milwaukie city hall into taproom
Good Measure will be a new green grocer in downtown Milwaukie, Ore, offering local produce, coffee, and more. … Read More Oregon Makers: Good Measure will be a celebration of food + community
The Portland Architectural Collaborative—in partnership with the Architectural Heritage Center and in association with the Architectural Foundation of Oregon—is seeking submissions for a fall exhibit, “City of Possibility: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future.” … Read More Call for Submissions: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future
Meet artist and illustrator Becky Dawson of One Lane Road in Oregon City.… Read More Oregon Makers: Artist transforms Oregon City industrial space into vibrant art studio
It’s been rumored for months but the cat’s finally out of the bag: pFriem Family Brewers is coming to downtown Milwaukie in the former city hall. … Read More pFriem opening taproom in historic downtown Milwaukie City Hall
Parked in the middle of downtown Oregon City this elevator from America’s mid-century is one of the country’s four remaining “vertical streets” in operation.… Read More Oregon City Elevator: Ride a Mid-Century Marvel for Willamette River Views
The 1883 Ladd Carriage House is up for sale. … Read More Portland’s Ladd Carriage House for sale (again)
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