This picture was taken in the 1890’s before construction  of
the dam began on the Bull Run River, a tributary of the Sandy
River located east of Portland. 

Construction of the dam began in 1928 and was completed
the following year.

The Bull Run Dam as it looks today.

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A view of Vanport , from the air (top) and a picture of Vanport street, both
taken in 1943. 
                               

 


This was a big month, 47 years ago for The Kingsmen, Portland’s own famous rock band.    
Take the above lyrics and go to the… “STUMPTOWNBLOGGER”(Click below) and sing along with a classic.
http://www.stumptownblogger.com/2010/11/on-this-day-louie-louie-hit-the-chart-for-the-first-time.html