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Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie

The Perry’s Pharmacy Building is getting new life as a restored downtown Milwaukie destination for small businesses.… Read More Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie

04/10/202604/10/2026 John Chilson2 Comments

Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie

The Perry’s Pharmacy Building is getting new life as a restored downtown Milwaukie destination for small businesses.… Read More Oregon Makers: Reviving Main Street in downtown Milwaukie

04/10/202604/10/2026 John ChilsonLeave a comment

pFriem retrofits former Milwaukie city hall into taproom

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

03/12/2025 John Chilson2 Comments

Oregon Makers: Good Measure will be a celebration of food + community

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

07/03/202408/14/2024 John ChilsonLeave a comment

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

Nature in the city: Elk Rock Island in Milwaukie

Elk Rock Island, just a hair over the Portland border in Milwaukie, is only accessible when the tide is low or by canoe across the Willamette… Read More Nature in the city: Elk Rock Island in Milwaukie

02/15/202402/15/2024 John Chilson2 Comments

Before it was Bob’s Red Mill it was… Moore’s Flour Mill in Oak Grove

Long before it was Bob’s Red Mill, it was Moore’s Flour Mill in Oak Grove on Roethe Road.… Read More Before it was Bob’s Red Mill it was… Moore’s Flour Mill in Oak Grove

02/11/202402/11/2024 John Chilson12 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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