Month: August 2024

  • A 70' tall log cabin on the left is tiny next to these vine covered water towers.

    Fun Fact #74 Part Two of Recycle, Reuse Repurpose, Ravage

    Last Updated on July 4, 2026 “Fun Fact” Urban Legend #74  North Portland community members distraught over pool closures rehash a mysterious source of parts repurposed to facilitate original construction of Pier Park Pool. What was the source of those now failed parts? According to Urban Legend a liberty ship – if that’s true maybe […]

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  • Fun Fact #73 Part One of Recycle, Reuse Repurpose, Ravage

    Last Updated on June 29, 2026 Fun Fact #73 Question: To what city did the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exhibition water tower relocate?  Answer: St. Johns   Part One Of Reuse Repurpose, Ravage My fascination with water towers was kindled during my Place Matter employment. One of the nominated locations was a PWA era public […]

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  • image has hand drand frame discolored shows stores on each side of foster can read signs fooster looks super wide maybe fish eye or as if and there is a street car heading towards camera man

    Fun Fact #72 Which fast food chain opened their first first Oregon location on Foster Road?

    Last Updated on June 25, 2026 Which fast food chain opened their first first Oregon location on Foster Road? A. Burger King B. Kentucky Fried Chicken C. In-N-Out Burger D. Burgerville The answer to our trivia question – Which fast food chain opened their first Oregon location on Foster Road? – is B. Kentucky Fried […]

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