Tag: 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition

  • 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 #50 Nonsensical Concrete Pads

      Were the Concrete Pads on NW 28th and Thurman the Footings of the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition Water Towers? The Final Verdict. (updated 8/18/2025 text rewritten for clarity as the pads are no longer) History is a puzzle, and sometimes the most interesting discoveries are made when a piece doesn’t fit. For years, […]

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  • Fun Fact #47 Where was the first use of an Infant Incubator in Portland?

    Hint:  It was not in a hospital. The Bizarre History of Portland’s 1905 Infant Incubator Carnival Have you ever walked through Portland and wondered what incredible, forgotten histories took place right beneath your feet? As a PhD historian leading premium walking tours in the Pacific Northwest, my mission is to unearth the gripping, strange, and […]

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  • Fun Fact #26 The seedlings of what tree were planted citywide in 1905?

    Answer: The Monkey Puzzle Tree. Monkey Puzzle trees look like a Dr. Seuss illustration of a tree come to life.  In 1993 there were at least 150 trees of this variety in Portland—at least a third of those had “roots” in Slabtown’s 1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Fair.  The Monkey Tree (Araucaria araucana) is native […]

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