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Reflections of Pittock Mansion

October 21, 2012 admin 0 Comments mirrors, Oregon, Pittock Mansion, Portland, reflections

I have written about Pittock Mansion in the past and will not repeat myself. Please take a look at this

Portland’s latest attraction: Steam

September 30, 2012December 19, 2022 admin 0 Comments 4449, Bicentennial American Freedom Train, Locomotive, Oregon, Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Oregon Railroad & Navigation, Portland, Portland & Seattle, railroad, Southern Pacific, Spokane, Steam

The age of steam is an age of romance. It is perhaps the last time when transportation considered beauty as

Art Culture History Places and things Portland

McMenamins White Eagle: Crown the Eagle Festival

April 30, 2012 admin 2 Comments Artist, McMenamins, mural, Myrna Yoder, Oregon, Portland, Saloon, White Eagle

Built in 1905, by Polish immigrants, the White Eagle Saloon and Hotel is now a classic McMenamins location. Preserving history

Art Culture Places and things Portland

Hung Far Low

March 23, 2012March 23, 2012 admin 1 Comment culture, history, Hung Far Low, Oregon, Portland, signs

This sign sits in what is the official China Town of Portland, which isn’t actually where the Chinese people of

Culture History Places and things Portland

The Pittock Mansion

March 10, 2012April 6, 2012 admin 3 Comments Building, Georgiana Martin Burton, Georgiana Martin Pittock, Henry Pittock, Oregon, Oregonian, Pittock Mansion, Portland

The Pittock Mansion is a chateau of the French Renaissance style, sitting high up in the west hills of Portland,

Art Culture History Music Places and things Portland

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

February 22, 2012March 9, 2012 admin 6 Comments Cotillion Hall, Crystal Ballroom, McMenamins, Montrose Ringler, Oregon, Portland, Ralph Farrier, Robert f. Tegan

The Crystal Ballroom, located at NW 14th and Burnside in downtown Portland is a very grand ballroom. Wow, if the

Nature Photography Places and things Portland

Early Bloomers

February 14, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 2 Comments Camellias, Cyclamen, Early bloomers, flowers, Hellebores, Oregon, Pittock Mansion, Portland, Witch Hazel

It is about this time of year when everyone starts to look forward to spring. The days are getting longer,

Places and things Portland

Portland’s Tallest

February 12, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 0 Comments Architecture, Charles Luckman, Oregon, Portland, Skyscraper, Wells Fargo

Let’s just say that Portland is not really known for the height of its [amazon_link id=”1594203032″ target=”_blank” ]skyscrapers[/amazon_link], and there

Beer Close to home Culture History Places and things Portland Travel

If You Love Beer You’ll Love Portland, Oregon

November 8, 2011March 15, 2012 Glenda 0 Comments Beer, beertown, beervana, breweries, brewtopia, distilleries, food, history, Oregon, Portland, pubs, Tours, wineries

What’s not to love about Portland, Oregon? Not only is it a beautiful city with beautiful bridges, rivers, and the

Opinion Places and things Portland Travel

The World’s Ugliest Building

July 8, 2011March 19, 2012 admin 1 Comment Architecture, Buildings, Michael Graves, Oregon, Pietro Belluschi, Portland, Post Modern

There are many things that Portland is known for, roses, bridges, coffee, gardens…, but did you know that according to

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