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Leftbank Project unveiling

by Dieselboi

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The Leftbank projects is, in their words, “the pairing of a building and a vision: the commercial development of a Portland landmark with a community of mission-driven tenants.” It is my understanding that the building was destined for demolition and re-development. Previous to Leftbank, it was a manufacturing building for many years. [...]

05.29.2009 See the rest → 2 comments

Famed Made in Oregon sign to change?

by Dieselboi

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Wow. First Mercy Corps comes in and takes away the beloved mural of Packy the elephant and now University of Oregon (based in Eugene, no less) wants to change the iconic Made in Oregon neon sign that welcomes all crossing the Burnside Bridge. I honestly can’t [...]

11.30.2008 See the rest → 21 comments

Get in for FREE at the Oregon Historical Society

by mediaChick

The 3rd Saturday of every month is a special day the local history buffs. Known as the Barbara Davies Free Day, members and non-members alike stroll through the Oregon Historical Society exhibits and mingle in the research library without paying a dime. Humanities anarchy! (Of course, members of the OHS are always admitted for free.
This [...]

10.17.2008 See the rest →

Whose Chinatown is it Anyway?

by Lizzy Caston

Last night, Portland filmmaker Ivy Lin showed her documentary Pig Roast and a Tank of Fish at the Someday Lounge on NW 5th and Couch. The film looks at the rich history of Portland’s Chinatown. From rough and tumble beginnings, through an era of thriving business and a large ethnic residential district, to the [...]

09.29.2008 See the rest → 2 comments
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