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PORTLAND POSTCARD ~ 1892

morrison bridge_1892

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COUNTY LIBRARY ~ THEN AND NOW

multnomah county library

Early photo of the Multnomah County Library at 801 S.W. 10th Avenue in downtown Portland. Established in 1864, It is the oldest public library
west of the Mississippi.

multnomah county library today

The Multnomah County Central Library as it looks today.

                      MCL-logo

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SONG ENTERED CHART ON THIS DAY IN 1963

kingsmen-louie_louie

louie-louie 45

“Louie, Louie” by The Kingsmen of Portland, Oregon peaked at #2
on the Billboard chart in early January of 1964 and held the spot
for six weeks.  

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VINTAGE POSTER OF MULTNOMAH FALLS

mult falls  the portland rose

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FLOATING LOGS IN OREGON CITY ~ 1908

portland postcard oregon city 1908

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