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Tag: Portland History

Morrison Bridge and downtown Portland at night, 1958

12/24/201102/09/2020 John Chilson2 Comments

Albina Neighborhood 1968-1969, redux

As promised here’s the second set of photos scanned from the Albina Neighborhood Improvement Project, courtesy of Cat Winterfox, Spooky Moon Books The Green Fingers Project gave out plots, seeds, plants and instructions on how to garden. Here are two of the leaders posing in front of some of the plots. Work being done on… Read More Albina Neighborhood 1968-1969, redux

09/24/200802/09/2024 John Chilson1 Comment

The Barbary Coast at the Hoyt Hotel

If this post seems like deja vu all over again, it’s because I’m re-scanning many of the images that were lost when Stumptown Confidential took the dive. The Barbary Coast Lounge at the Hoyt Hotel helped fuel the Roaring 20s revival back in the 1960s. With Harvey Dick at the helm, guests were treated to… Read More The Barbary Coast at the Hoyt Hotel

09/09/200809/09/2008 John Chilson141 Comments

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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: Classic storefront retail/residential (or Accessory Commercial Unit) on SE Milwaukie. #IYKYK. Portland/Sellwood noir.

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