(Geeky) Things to do in Portland Oregon
(Geeky) Things to do in Portland Oregon Here’s a list of things that I consider “geeky” to do while visiting Portland Oregon Ground Kontrol – an 80’s themed Video Game...
Continuing Education Classes – Portland Oregon
Continuing Education Classes – Portland Oregon Portland is routinely derided as a place where “young people go to retire.” While this characterization is slightly true, the reality is that Portland...
Scavenger Hunt for Portland, Oregon
First time visitor to Portland? Long time resident? Looking for something to do on a slow weekend? How about a scavenger hunt for Portland to explore some of what makes...
Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch, Portland Oregon
Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch The Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch has become a tourist destination for residents out of Portland Oregon. For over 45 years the Pumpkin Patch has been a...
Seattle versus Portland
A frequent question seen in many travel forums is something like “My company has locations in both Seattle and Portland. Which city should I move to?” The real answer to...
History of Portland Oregon’s Street Names
History of Portland Oregon’s Street Names One of Portland’s neighborhoods, the Northwest District, contains the “Alphabet District.” Added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2000, this...
Portland Street Names – November 26, 1921 – Curry
Portland Street Names – November 26, 1921 – Curry As well as being remembered as one of the territorial governors of Oregon, George Law Curry, for whom Curry street is...
Portland Street Names – November 25, 1921 – Whiteaker
Portland Street Names – November 25, 1921 – Whiteaker Whiteaker street is named for John Whiteaker, the first governor of the state of Oregon. He was born in Dearborn county,...
Portland Street Names – November 24, 1921 – Caruthers
Portland Street Names – November 24, 1921 – Caruthers Romance and mystery surround the name of Caruthers more than fame and history do. The street is named for Finice Caruthers,...
Portland Street Names – November 23, 1921 – Montgomery
Portland Street Names – November 23, 1921 – Montgomery While not one of the early settlers of Portland or one of the men instrumental in giving the city its first...
Portland Street Names – November 22, 1921 – Russell
Portland Street Names – November 22, 1921 – Russell A number of Portland streets in the Albina section were named by Edwin Russell as well as the town of Albina...
Portland Street Names – November 19, 1921 – Terwilliger
Portland Street Names – November 19, 1921 – Terwilliger A few years ago the right of way for an automobile boulevard was donated to the city by the heirs of...
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