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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

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McMenamins Grand Lodge

March 5, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 1 Comment Forest Grove, Grand Lodge, Jennings-McCal, Masonic Home, McMenamins, Oregon, The Underscore Orkestra

I was delighted when Brian invited me to the Grand Lodge for the buildings 90th birthday party. I’d never been

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters At The Crystal Ballroom

February 22, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 3 Comments Big Head Todd, Crystal Ballroom, McMenamins, Monsters, Music, Oregon, Portland, Roger Clyne

I had never heard of Big Head Todd and the Monsters and I’m an extreme eclectic music junky! I was

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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

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McMenamins Kennedy School

January 5, 2012March 15, 2012 Glenda 0 Comments bar, Beer, Concordia Brewery, Concordia Neighborhood, lodging, McMenamins, Portland, restaurant, school

The Kennedy School originally opened in 1915. It’s located at 5736 NE 33rd Avenue in Portland in what is

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McMenamins: Old St. Francis School, Bend

November 28, 2011March 15, 2012 admin 0 Comments Beer, Bend, Brewery, building recycling, Hotel, McMenamins, Oregon, school, St. Francis

Bend, Oregon is a quaint and beautiful little town surrounded by nature. From the mountains to the high desert, you’ll