Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon

Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon
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Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 088192749X
ISBN-13 : 9780881927498
Rating : 4/5 (9X Downloads)

Synopsis Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon by : William John Hawkins

Portland's great residential architecture is presented in the context of the history and growth of the city as well as the broader, international architectural trends.

Lost Portland, Oregon

Lost Portland, Oregon
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9781467139533
ISBN-13 : 146713953X
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Lost Portland, Oregon by : Val C. Ballestrem

As Portland has grown and changed, so has its architectural landscape. Once prominent landmarks have disappeared--the Marquam Building collapsed during 1912 renovations, the massive chamber of commerce building became a parking lot and the Corbett Building became a shopping mall. The city skyline was shaped by architects like Justus F. Krumbein and David L. Williams, only to drastically change in the face of urban renewal and the desire for modernization. Discover the stories behind some of Portland's most iconic buildings, including the Beth Israel Synagogue and the first East Side High School, both lost to fire. Join historian Val C. Ballestrem as he explores the city's architectural heritage from the 1890s to the present, as well as the creative forces behind it.

Thomas Guide Portland Street Guide

Thomas Guide Portland Street Guide
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0528874500
ISBN-13 : 9780528874505
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Thomas Guide Portland Street Guide by : Rand McNally

The Portland Book of Dates

The Portland Book of Dates
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Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9781632173263
ISBN-13 : 1632173263
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis The Portland Book of Dates by : Eden Dawn

This highly visual book marries style and substance to give Portland and the people who love her the guidebook they deserve: a curated and creative collection of more than 130 outings in and around Portland to inspire romance and adventure. Secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations offer endless options for date night or a weekend getaway. Finally, a stylish, cheeky, curated guidebook of cool places for Portlanders (and visitors) to go on dates/outings/field trips/adventures. These range from one-hour coffee and ice cream dates in Portland's neighborhoods to multiday expeditions to Hood River and Mount St. Helens. The authors have a bead on the obscure and fascinating, and the descriptions are motivating enough to prompt even the lazy to head out the door. The book will have serious pickup power and will become an essential resource and armchair read for Portland-area Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z couples (and singles with friends) interested in learning about off-the-beaten-path things to do, see, and taste. No more FOMO! In-the-know authors and tastemakers Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian will reveal where the cool and quirky go, while educating readers on this beloved city.

Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon

Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 9781614238966
ISBN-13 : 1614238960
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon by : JD Chandler

A shocking true chronicle of some of Portland, Oregon’s most infamous criminal cases—from its wild roots as a frontier town to post-war 20th century. Here are some of the most horrifying crimes that made headlines and shook Portland, Oregon. The brutal Ardenwald axe murders. The retribution killings by Chinatown tongs. The fiendish acts of the Dark Strangler. In this compelling account, author JD Chandler chronicles the coverups, false confessions, miscarriages of justice, and the investigative twists of Portland’s sordid past. From the untimely end of the Black Mackintosh Bandit to the convoluted hunt for the Milwaukie Monster, Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon is a true crime account that acknowledges the officers who sought justice and remembers the victims whose lives were claimed by violence—all while providing important historical context.

Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon

Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781467148610
ISBN-13 : 146714861X
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon by : Teresa Bergen and Heide Davis

Portland's historic cemeteries are some of the most beautiful and overlooked cultural treasures in the city. Full of fascinating secrets and eerie tales, these greenspaces are also the perfect spots for walking, biking and birding. Explore twenty-five burial grounds with public art in the form of remarkable tombstones that vary as much as the Portlanders they commemorate, including suffragists, spiritualists, Romani kings, politicians and murderers. From a photographer who captured the golden age of Broadway musicals to a celebrity orangutan, Portland's graves are full of surprises. Come along with cemetery sleuths Teresa Bergen and Heide Davis as they share their insights into the Rose City's remarkable past.

Portland in Three Centuries

Portland in Three Centuries
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 0870712071
ISBN-13 : 9780870712074
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Portland in Three Centuries by : Carl Abbott

A compact and comprehensive history of Portland from first European contact to the twenty-first century, Portland in Three Centuries introduces the women and men who have shaped Oregon's largest city. The expected politicians and business leaders appear, but Carl Abbott also highlights workers and immigrants, union members and dissenters, women at work and in the public realm, artists and filmmakers, activists, and other movers and shakers. Incorporating social history and contemporary scholarship in his narrative, Abbott examines current metropolitan character and issues, giving close attention to historical background. He explores the context of opportunities and problems that have helped to shape the rich mosaic that is Portland. This revised and updated second edition includes greater attention to Portland's communities of color, an expanded prologue, and coverage of the 2020 protests that thrust Portland into the national spotlight. A highly readable character study of a city, and enhanced by more than sixty historic and contemporary images, Portland in Three Centuries will appeal to readers interested in Portland, in Oregon, and in Pacific Northwest history.

Protecting Pollinators

Protecting Pollinators
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Publisher : Island Press
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9781610919364
ISBN-13 : 161091936X
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Protecting Pollinators by : Jodi Helmer

We should thank a pollinator at every meal. These diminutive creatures fertilize a third of the crops we eat. Yet half of the 200,000 species of pollinators are threatened. Birds, bats, insects, and many other pollinators are disappearing, putting our entire food supply in jeopardy. In North America and Europe, bee populations have already plummeted by more than a third and the population of butterflies has declined 31 percent. Protecting Pollinators explores why the statistics have become so dire and how they can be reversed. Jodi Helmer breaks down the latest science on environmental threats and takes readers inside the most promising conservation initiatives. Efforts include famers reducing pesticides, cities creating butterfly highways, volunteers ripping up invasive plants, gardeners planting native flowers, and citizen scientists monitoring migration. Along with inspiring stories of revival and lessons from failed projects, readers will find practical tips to get involved. They will also be reminded of the magic of pollinators—not only the iconic monarch and dainty hummingbird, but the drab hawk moth and homely bats that are just as essential. Without pollinators, the world would be a duller, blander place. Helmer shows how we can make sure they are always fluttering, soaring, and buzzing around us.

Portland's Goose Hollow

Portland's Goose Hollow
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9780738574721
ISBN-13 : 0738574724
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Portland's Goose Hollow by : Tracy J. Prince

One of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, Goose Hollow is steps from downtown and beloved for its quirky character, historic homes, spectacular views, and walkability. Over a century ago, the actual "hollow" was dramatically altered when the meandering Tanner Creek, in a deep gulch with several trestle bridge crossings, was diverted underground and infilled. The creek's presence is still felt in the ravine carved through the Tualatin Mountains (spanned by the Vista Bridge) and in the neighborhood's identity. This book provides definitive answers to how Goose Hollow got its name and how Tanner Creek Gulch was filled. Stories are also told of the Great Plank Road, City Park's slow-moving landslide, and famous residents such as Daniel Lownsdale, C. E. S. Wood, Dr. Marie Equi, John Reed, and Bud Clark. Historic institutions such as Civic Stadium, Multnomah Athletic Club, Lincoln High School, and Washington Park are also featured.

Portland, Oregon Food Crawls

Portland, Oregon Food Crawls
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9781493045693
ISBN-13 : 1493045695
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Portland, Oregon Food Crawls by : Nicole Piech-Gitenstein

Portland, Oregon Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through Rose City. Discover hidden gems and long-standing institutions of this Pacific Northwest mecca. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn to enjoy from home. Check out the hipster hot spots along North Mississippi and the mom-and-pop shops on Fremont. Then elevate your dining experience with nationally known restaurants nestled in downtown hotels. Put on your walking shoes and your stretchy pants, and dig into Portland one dish at a time.