Construction begins on a three-story sub-basement for the Pittock Block, 
that would eventually house the Northwestern Electric Company’s electric
sub-station and west side distribution plant. Portland newspaper publisher Henry Pittock’s home was originally on the site before construction began. 

Henry Lewis Pittock (March 1, 1835 – January 28, 1919)

A Golden West Coffee box from the 1940s. Closset  & Devers, Inc. was
located at the corner of Northwest Fifteenth Ave. and Pettygrove Street.

  
    1903

The original band members of The Kingsmen from left: Jack Ely, Bob Nordby, Lynn Easton, and Mike Mitchell

Jack Ely

Guitarist and singer Ely is best known for singing The Kingsmen‘s
version of "Louie Louie". Born in Portland, Oregon, he attended
Washington High School and Portland State University. Jack is
currently residing in Terrebonne, Oregon.  

1963