I have written about Pittock Mansion in the past and will not repeat myself. Please take a look at this blog if you have a general interest about the mansion or the Pittock’s role in Portland history. Mirrors date back way into history. Early ones just used shiny metal surfaces for reflection, but glass mirrors ...
The age of steam is an age of romance. It is perhaps the last time when transportation considered beauty as well as functionality. To me, a steam locomotive is a perfect mixture of masculine and feminine, yin and yang. It is a thing of tremendous power, huge pieces of steel operating together to create the ...
Built in 1905, by Polish immigrants, the White Eagle Saloon and Hotel is now a classic McMenamins location. Preserving history and culture is part of the responsibility that the McMenamins brothers take on when they acquire one of Portland’s older properties. McMenamins also has a number of artists on their payroll that decorate their establishments ...
This sign sits in what is the official China Town of Portland, which isn’t actually where the Chinese people of Portland live. It is attached to a somewhat mediocre (that is being generous) noodle house and was in danger of falling down through disrepair. The restaurant originally opened in 1928 but was abandoned in 2005 ...
The Pittock Mansion is a chateau of the French Renaissance style, sitting high up in the west hills of Portland, Oregon. An architectural wonder, the mansion was originally built as a private home for Henry and Georgina Pittock. Henry was the publisher of the Oregonian newspaper and Georgiana was one of the founders of the ...
The Crystal Ballroom, located at NW 14th and Burnside in downtown Portland is a very grand ballroom. Wow, if the walls could talk we would sure be listening! Imagine for a moment what took place over the years in this beautiful almost 100 year old building. Countless first loves unfolding, police raids, visits by silent ...
It is about this time of year when everyone starts to look forward to spring. The days are getting longer, the temperatures ever so slightly creeping up and yes – here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest – the flowers and trees start blooming. So here we are in the second week of February, and I ...
Let’s just say that Portland is not really known for the height of its , and there is a good reason why. One bank in Portland has held the record for the tallest building twice and after its second attempt (through acquisition) height restrictions were placed in Portland so as not to block views of ...
What’s not to love about Portland, Oregon? Not only is it a beautiful city with beautiful bridges, rivers, and the best restaurants to enjoy, it’s also known as Brewtopia or Beervana! In fact, representatives from the Oregon Brewers Festival declared that Portland has 40 microbreweries located within the city limits, more than any city in ...
There are many things that Portland is known for, roses, bridges, coffee, gardens…, but did you know that according to Travel and Leisure Magazine, we have the world’s ugliest building! Not just “an” ugly building but the ugliest in the world! Let me include a quote from their article: “In downtown Portland, OR, stands an ...
Yesterday, 23 year old singer songwriter from England, Lianne La Havas, brought her soulful voice to the Bing Lounge...
James Hunter brought his group from London and after playing last night at the Aladdin Theater, they graced us...
It has been a while since Jesse and I got to go to a concert in The Bing Lounge...
I have written about Pittock Mansion in the past and will not repeat myself. Please take a look at...
The age of steam is an age of romance. It is perhaps the last time when transportation considered beauty...
Within the Columbia Gorge, or more correctly attached to it, is another gorge – Oneonta gorge. Most people see...
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to witness a great event and see a beautiful piece of art being created...
Portland is so lucky to have radio stations, such as KINK, that bring fresh, new music to us in...
There are some waterfalls that have less than inspiring specification. Take for example Lucia falls: tallest drop – 15...
Some groups from the 70s and 80s survive with much the same lineup as when they started, other seem...
With a reputation for being a weird city, you should expect that the Pride festival in Portland would be...
Rising 210 feet from the top of Telegraph Hill is one of San Francisco’s best known landmarks – Coit...
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