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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

The Fontaine, Portland’s cool mid-century tower, has a condo for sale

The Fontaine, one of Portland’s rare mid-century towers, has a condo on the market. … Read More The Fontaine, Portland’s cool mid-century tower, has a condo for sale

03/04/202403/07/2024 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

Oregon Makers: Nigel Barnes, local neon artist + preservationist

Meet Nigel Barnes, local neon artist and preservationist. … Read More Oregon Makers: Nigel Barnes, local neon artist + preservationist

02/23/202403/07/2024 John Chilson1 Comment

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

Greetings from Oregon: The Swept Wing Motel, Albany

The Swept Wing Motel, next to the Albany Airport at the intersection of I-5 and Hwy 20 boasted on heck of a neon sign.… Read More Greetings from Oregon: The Swept Wing Motel, Albany

02/17/2024 John Chilson4 Comments

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

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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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