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
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
(Greetings from Oregon is an occasional look at found postcards from around the state.) It was located where Morgan’s Alley is nowadays. When the place closed, they auctioned off “fabulous wood carvings.” From the back of the postcard: Portland’s popular nite spot for fun and entertainment with an atmosphere that’s just a little different. Live… Read More Greetings from Oregon: The Club Portland & Lariat Lounge
The Sandy Jug Tavern has been cleaned up and is ready to serve.… Read More Long live the Sandy Jug
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
Here’s a look at Sellwood’s SE 13th Avenue from … 2010!… Read More Sellwood in the year 2010
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
A former office now cool midcentury lounge once housed a mural by famous Oregon muralist.… Read More Mural mystery at Gold Dust Meridian
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