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Linnton history: Daring Deeds of Dastardly Desperados, Part Two
By Patrick Ahern and Theresa Thorud for Skyline Ridge Neighbors Not much newsworthy happened in Linnton during the ensuing several decades. Built in 1852, a wagon road extended along the river from Portland to a spot across the channel from a Sauvie Island farm, encouraging connection between the two hamlets. Shiploads of grain from the…
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Linnton history: Daring Deeds of Dastardly Desperados, Part 1
By Patrick Ahern and Theresa Thorud for Skyline Ridge Neighbors Linnton is a hardscrabble little town which has survived decades of grand expectations and dashed hopes, explosive growth and financial calamities. It’s amazing how much history was created in this one and a half by seven-mile strip of land crammed in between the Tualatin hills…
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North Portland native son became kids’ TV show legend
By Mark Kirchmeier Every summer Roosevelt High School features some of the biggest class reunions in the city, including an all-class reunion in July that typically attracts 400 people. But, unlikely to attend this year because of his health is Gordon Bussey, who went on to became host of the “Cap’n Shipwreck” show in the…
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Holiday History Tours at the Victorian Belle in Kenton
This December, Victorian Belle invites you to step into a world of glittering charm and vintage allure, offering a rare glimpse into the opulent 1880s. Explore three floors of the mansion, each adorned with festive decor that sparkles with Victorian-era charm. From shimmering lanterns to elegantly decorated parlors, every detail is designed to evoke the…
