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Tag: Adaptive Reuse

pFriem opening taproom in historic downtown Milwaukie City Hall

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

03/09/202404/25/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

Oregon City Elevator: Ride a Mid-Century Marvel for Willamette River Views

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

02/27/202403/07/2024 John Chilson2 Comments

Portland’s Ladd Carriage House for sale (again)

The 1883 Ladd Carriage House is up for sale. … Read More Portland’s Ladd Carriage House for sale (again)

02/19/202402/17/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

Portland’s jazz past meets a makeover: The Leftbank Building renovation

Originally known as the Hazelwood building, designed and built by architect A.E. Doyle in 1923, the Leftbank building has a fascinating history. … Read More Portland’s jazz past meets a makeover: The Leftbank Building renovation

02/08/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

Long live the Sandy Jug

The Sandy Jug Tavern has been cleaned up and is ready to serve.… Read More Long live the Sandy Jug

01/27/202401/27/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

Accessory commercial unit (ACU) for sale in NE Portland

ACUs seem to be being “rediscovered” more frequently these days and I’m all here for it. … Read More Accessory commercial unit (ACU) for sale in NE Portland

01/24/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

Sellwood in the year 2010

Here’s a look at Sellwood’s SE 13th Avenue from … 2010!… Read More Sellwood in the year 2010

01/18/202401/19/2024 John Chilson2 Comments

The ‘1847 Food Park’ food carts proposed for downtown Milwaukie

A food cart pod is being proposed on the now-demolished site of Peake Funeral Chapel in downtown Milwaukie.… Read More The ‘1847 Food Park’ food carts proposed for downtown Milwaukie

01/11/202412/18/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

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Brand spankin’ new. 1970s downtown Portland. Still think about this abandoned airline stairs under the Amtrak tracks in downtown Oregon City (next to Corner 14 - Spicer's at the time). It's back at PDX! This abstract mural by renowned Oregon painter Louis Bunce was "controversial" when it was added to the walls of the airport back in the 50s. Swiping this great story from @urbanworkspdx: Classic storefront retail/residential (or Accessory Commercial Unit) on SE Milwaukie. #IYKYK. Portland/Sellwood noir. Then (1963) and now. From the postcard:

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