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Portland Then and Now: Downtown Waterfront

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mike

Before the construction of the harbor wall along the west side of Portland’s waterfront, the river’s edge was mix of wharves and industrial buildings that once bustled with activity. By the 1920s, however, the waterfront had become less of a … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Boats, Dragon and Otherwise

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Mike

With the Rose Festival going on, there is a lot of activity around Waterfront Park these days. In today’s Portlandia in Pictures, we focus mainly on the river itself, where dragon boats and huge ships were taking the stage this … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Miscellania

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mike

If you’ve looked around the site a bit, it’s probably obvious that I like to take a lot of pictures around Portland. And, it’s also probably obvious that I like to group them as logically as possible. However, I am … Continue reading →

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Portlandia Coffee Tour: Public Domain

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Mike

Located in the heart of downtown Portland at the corner of SW Broadway and SW Alder, Public Domain is something of a departure from Portland Coffeehouse (the previous tenants). Where the old vibe was distinctly Portland, the new makeover is … Continue reading →

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Video: Snow in Downtown Portlandia!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Mike

It’s the end of February, which in Portlandia usually means no more cold snaps, and only 3 more months of rain. This year, however, we’ve been blessed/cursed with a late blast of cold air, and even a little snow in … Continue reading →

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