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The former Bomber location in Oak Grove is for sale

The land that the former restaurant and gas station that once featured a WWII-vintage B-17 is for sale. … Read More The former Bomber location in Oak Grove is for sale

02/11/202201/12/2024 John Chilson6 Comments

Oak Grove: Evolution of a small Oregon town

An interview with photographer and Oak Grove native Tom Rutter. … Read More Oak Grove: Evolution of a small Oregon town

11/13/201009/11/2019 John Chilson255 Comments

The Milwaukie “Torso Murder” of 1946

It’s not all kooky 50s architecture, wacky mid-century motels and obvious nods to Don Draper around here. Let’s get heavy. Though it hasn’t been updated in more than a year the local crime blog Slabtown Chronicle is still a favorite of mine. A mixture of current crime, history and mayhem, it’s a fantastic read of… Read More The Milwaukie “Torso Murder” of 1946

11/07/200811/07/2008 John Chilson5 Comments

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We got a mystery on our hands folks! I wrote a local theater roundup a million years (OK, 15) ago but it still works. From the listing: This iconic mid-century home is tucked amongst the trees near the University of Oregon, Hendricks Park and the Ridgeline Trail. The house was designed in 1965 by renowned Eugene architect Otto Poticha, and has been carefully renovated & reimagined to 21st century standards by exacting and creative owners. All the original integrity is intact, including solid cedar ceilings, and floor to ceiling picture windows w/ filtered views of downtown and coast range sunsets. US Bank, 1972, Astoria, Ore. “Restaurant Overlooking the Columbia River 04/1973” Portland noir versus Portland bore. As the kids say, TIL that 99W designates the westside of the *state* (not Portland - that’s just a coincidence). It has begun. Downtown Portland, 1973.

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