Tag: Lewis & Clark Exposition
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Fun Fact #79 Which equine autobiography was first published in Portland, Oregon?
Read more: 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 the world. Free link to…
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Fun Fact #73 Part One of Recycle, Reuse Repurpose, Ravage
Read more: Fun Fact #73 Part One of Recycle, Reuse Repurpose, RavageFun 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 narrative iterated by elders was…
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Fun Fact #50 Nonsensical Concrete Pads
Read more: Fun Fact #50 Nonsensical Concrete PadsWere 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, a small cluster of concrete…
