Month: November 2015
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Fun Fact #22: Why are there so many horse rings in our neighborhoods?
Read more: Fun Fact #22: Why are there so many horse rings in our neighborhoods?Last Updated on June 29, 2026 Why are there so many horse rings in our neighborhoods? Since the 1970s horse rings in Portland must be returned/replace post curb construction and repair. Starting in 2005, The Horse Project has encouraged participants of all ages to attach toy horses to the rings. The effort’s first horse was installed in the Pearl by…
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Fun Fact #21: Which historic Pacific Northwest house used pieces of the famous Marabba West during its 1970s restoration?
Read more: Fun Fact #21: Which historic Pacific Northwest house used pieces of the famous Marabba West during its 1970s restoration?Last Updated on June 29, 2026 The Haunting History of Portland’s Nathan Loeb House and the Lost Marabba West The Answer: The Nathan Loeb House (726 NW 22nd Ave) Built in 1893, this striking residence is a highlight of the Nob Hill-Alphabet District Tour. However, its history is deeply tied to one of the darkest economic eras in American history.…
