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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 Chilson258 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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Dig those color patterns. As part of a new ongoing series, I’m walking the streets of Portland’s Inner Eastside. First up was a 1909 Mansard-like building that just got a major structural and code overhaul (Hop in bio to read it.) For Lost Oregon, I’m walking parts of Portland’s Central Eastside, from the Willamette to Burnside, down to Division (give or take), to get inspired to write and get to know the neighborhood even better. I love a good alley, and homes that have attached businesses to them (ACUs), so this one is a good one. 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:

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