Archive for the 'PORTLAND’S PAST' Category

ESCAPE ARTIST BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1874

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   Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz) (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926)

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Houdini performing his "Chinese Water Torture Cell" trick  

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Portland appearance in 1915

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A VIEW OF PORTLAND IN 1937

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North Broadway & Larrabee

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A VINTAGE VIEW OF PORTLAND IN 1929

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NE Broadway at 11th avenue

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OFFICIAL PORTLAND POSTCARD FROM 1905

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PORTLAND POSTCARD ~ 1909

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