26th Aug 2010

History Sign: Beaverton Historic District

History Sign: Beaverton Historic District Located on the west end of Broadway, in between Hall and Walker, the sign says: “The City of Beaverton was officially incorporated in 1893, but...

19th Aug 2010

Coquille River (Bandon) Lighthouse

Coquille River (Bandon) Lighthouse The Bandon Lighthouse or Coquille River Lighthouse is now a picturesque monument at Bullards Beach about two miles north of Bandon Oregon. Ironically, it’s directly across...

17th Aug 2010

Estacada Park, Oregon

Estacada Park, Oregon This sign is on the front door of the Estacada Community Center. The Clackamas river in the second picture still exists of course, but the arch and...

15th Aug 2010

"A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial"

A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial The “A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial” history sign is on Naito Parkway just next to the Burnside Bridge in Portland. The placement, and...

15th Aug 2010

First Telephone Exchange in Portland (History Sign)

First Telephone Exchange in Portland (History Sign) The sign says: “On this site, August 2, 1878, at No. 3 First Avenue, Portland’s FIRST Telephone Exchange began operations in a back...