Alameda Old House History

• Old School

  We received word last week from Portland Public Schools that they’re sharing an inventory of their many historic properties, including our favorite Alameda Elementary School, and nearby Beaumont Middle School. You can find these reports and many others at this link, which is interestingly housed within the Office of School Modernization. Looks like [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:33pm EST
  by Doug

• Portland’s Phone Network, Circa 1911

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  In the midst of the communication technology that has come to define our busy lives—mobile everything and 24/7 communication—we thought a little historical context might be of interest. During a recent session with The Oregonian microfilm, we came across this little nugget from January 11, 1911. From The Oregonian, January 11, [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 8:43am EST
  by Doug

• Harry Phillips: Putting a face with a name

  Harry Phillips, Alameda Builder, 1886-1935. We’ve often walked the Alameda Ridge above and below Ridgewood and admired the work of Harry Phillips, a prolific builder and designer who shaped the western edge of the Alameda Park neighborhood. It’s been a pleasure to be able to visit with and interview his two [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 8:55pm EST
  by Doug

• Welcome Hollywood Star Readers

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  We read the very nice story by Janet Goetze in the November issue of the Hollywood Star News, which arrived in our mailbox today. She wrote about our passion for seeking out the history of the neighborhood, and highlighted some of the stories you’ll find here. Thank you, Janet. (She didn’t [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:58pm EST
  by Doug