25th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 25 – Raleigh

Portland Street Names – October 25 – Raleigh The year of 1851 is important in the history of Portland, for many of the pioneers of the city and state whose...

21st Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 21 – Quimby

Portland Street Names – October 21 – Quimby During the late 50’s and early 60’s when Portland was changing from a growing village to a bustling town, boats brought to...

15th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 15, 1921 – Irving

Portland Street Names – October 15, 1921 – Irving The name of Irving was given to the former “I” street in honor of one of the three men who played...

14th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 14, 1921 – Lovejoy

Portland Street Names – October 14, 1921 – Lovejoy The earliest moments in the history of Portland are commemorated in the name of Lovejoy, given to the former L street...

12th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 12, 1921 – Everett

Portland Street Names – October 12, 1921 – Everett The ceremonies celebrating the consolidation of Portland, East Portland, and Albina, were extensive and magnificent. One feature was a parade of...

11th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 11, 1921 – Glisan

Portland Street Names – October 11, 1921 – Glisan From the October 11, 1921 Oregonian. Oregon and Portland pioneers from practically every walk of life are represented in the street...

07th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 07, 1921 – Davis

Portland Street Names – October 07, 1921 – Davis From October 07, 1921 Oregonian “D” Street was the fourth of those lettered in alphabetical order which were renamed in 1891...

06th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 06, 1921 – Couch

Portland Street Names – October 06, 1921 – Couch From the October 06, 1921 Oregonian. When “C” street was renamed Couch street in 1891 it was in honor of Captain...

05th Oct 2013

Portland Street Names – October 5th, 1921 – Burnside

Portland Street Names – October 5th, 1921 – Burnside While reading through old news paper articles looking for various pieces of information, I ran across the following series of articles....

22nd Jul 2013

Shaniko Oregon, Tourist Ghost Town

Shaniko Oregon, Tourist Ghost Town Let me preface this by saying that photos in this post are of mixed quality due to two different trips to the area and a...

17th Mar 2013

Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and Museum

Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and Museum As part of their goal to preserve the City of Portland’s historic steam engines, The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation opened up a new museum...

24th Feb 2013

Sumpter Oregon Ghost Town History

Sumpter Oregon Ghost Town History Sumpter is most likely one of Oregon’s most famous Ghost Towns. Located in Baker County, roughly 30 miles west of Baker City, these days it’s...