The Edris Morrison Studios, a 1940s International Style building in Portland designed by Pietro Belluschi, is undergoing renovation.… Read More Edris Morrison Studios: A 1947 International style building by Pietro Belluschi
I’ve walked by the Golden Nugget in downtown Milwaukie (that would be Oregon) untold times over the years but had never stepped foot inside until recently, and man, I’ve been missing out. Time capsule. Friendly bartender, late 60s interior vibe, booths. It’s part of a larger parcel that includes a restaurant and another larger bar… Read More Step inside the Golden Nugget, Milwaukie’s perfectly preserved bar
Mummy’s in downtown Portland closed in 2022 but was housed in an intriguing building. … Read More The Mummy’s ‘mystery’
There’s something special about stepping into a space with a story—whether it’s a converted warehouse, an old church or, in this case, a former city hall and firehouse turned into taproom. I occasionally write about beer for the industry leading beer webmag New School Beer + Cider and this piece I wrote hit home for… Read More pFriem retrofits former Milwaukie city hall into taproom
The Portland Architectural Collaborative—in partnership with the Architectural Heritage Center and in association with the Architectural Foundation of Oregon—is seeking submissions for a fall exhibit, “City of Possibility: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future.” … Read More Call for Submissions: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future
A look at some of my favorite buildings in downtown Portland, circa 2013. … Read More Lunch-hour architecture tour of downtown Portland, circa 2013
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
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
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