Archive for August, 2014

PORTLAND’S FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT IN 1914

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The Ford Motor Company building at S.E. 11th and Division in Portland,OR.


The Ford plant was used for assembling Model T’s from 1914 to1918 and 1923 to
1927, Model A’s from 1928 to 1930, and the Ford V8 from 1932 to 1934. Ford left
the facility by 1940.

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A Later photo of the Ford Building

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The Ford Building as it looks today at 2505 S.E. 11 Ave.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Camille Bohannon

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    Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
    

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Madonna Louise Ciccone is 56 today

Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna grew up in an
Italian-American household and was a straight A student, as well
as a cheerleader, in high school.

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ACTRESS ANN BLYTH IS 86 TODAY

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Ann Marie Blyth was born in Mount Kisco, New York

Blyth was often cast in Hollywood musicals, but was also very successful
in dramatic roles. She made her film debut in Chip Off the Old Block in 
1944. Her performance as Veda Pierce in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce
was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 
  

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Camille Bohannon

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FAMOUS DENTIST BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1851

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     John Henry "Doc" Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887)

Holliday was a gambler, gunfighter, and dentist of the American Old West
who is usually remembered for his friendship with lawman Wyatt Earp and
his  involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, October 26, 1881, in
Tombstone
, Arizona Territory.

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            Doc Holliday’s Actual Dental Bag

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