Tag: 1905 Fair

  • Text on Ad: The American Inn Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Portland, Oregon. The Only Hotel Within Exposition Grounds.

    FUN FACT #80 What career path led J.T. McCready to be a hotelier?

    Last Updated on June 29, 2026 Fun Fact #80 Isn’t it fascinating to discover the unexpected paths people take in life? Today’s fun fact dives into the story of Mrs. J.T. McCready, the woman who ran the only official hotel of the 1905 Fair right here in Portland! What surprising career journey led Mrs. McCready to become […]

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    Fun Fact #79 Which equine autobiography was first published in Portland, Oregon?

    Which equine autobiography was first published in Portland, Oregon? A: Black Beauty (1877) B: Strider: The Story of a Horse (1886) C:  Princess Trixie (1905) D: War Horse (1982) Answer Princes Trixie: Queen of all Educated Horses Autobiography: an accurate account of the sayings and doings of the wisest and most highly educated horse in […]

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

    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 pool, in Harlem NYC. The local […]

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  • Text on Ad: The American Inn Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Portland, Oregon. The Only Hotel Within Exposition Grounds.

    Slabtown Fun Fact #30: Is the American Inn a small piece of a historic hotel saved?

    Yes the American Inn Condominiums were build out of materials from the American Inn The images I have come across over the years are like the one above.  I thought it was possible that the center section was saved and moved to NW Northrup.  I only recently found an advertisment below for the hotel and […]

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  • There is a saloon pictured. The men pee right at the bar-there is a grill along its length. Many of these men have mustaches. Text" "The Oak Besaw & Linklater Props. Cor. 23rd And Savier St Portland ORE.

    Slabtown Fun Fact #17: Petition to Shut Besaw’s Saloon

    Wait who is trying to shut down Besaw’s? Right prior to the opening of the 1905 Fair a petition was circulated and signed by 3% of the City’s population to shut down Besaw’s Saloon! Temperance Movement Yes 3,144 Portlander’s signed a petition to close Besaw’s in May 1905.  Voters wanted all bars closed that were […]

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