Tag: World Fair
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FUN FACT #80 What career path led J.T. McCready to be a hotelier?
Read more: 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 a hotelier for such a…
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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 #47 Where was the first use of an Infant Incubator in Portland?
Read more: 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 deeply moving stories that shaped…
