Forgotten Portland: The Witch’s Castle
We finally got our chance to visit The Witch’s Castle. It was a grey Sunday with off and on rain[…]
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Category: Local History
I love learning the history of where I live. Here are my blog posts about local history in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.
History of the Clark County Courthouse
Clark County’s courthouses have evolved over time, beginning with a rented room in 1850. The first permanent courthouse opened in 1855. Subsequent buildings were constructed following fires and growing needs, culminating in the 1941 Art Deco courthouse.
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D.B. Cooper Didn’t Jump from the Plane
In November 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper pulled off one of the most daring hijackings in American[…]
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Joseph “Bunco” Kelly: Portland’s Notorious Shanghaier
Joseph “Bunco” Kelly, a notorious figure in Portland, Oregon’s history, carved a unique niche for himself in the late 19th[…]
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How did Battle Ground, WA Get its Name?
Battle Ground, Washington was named for a battle… that never happened. In the 1850’s, significant tension arose between American Indians[…]
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1854 Lithograph of Fort Vancouver
I love to hunt for and collect antiques from Vancouver, Washington’s past. The antiques give me a glimpse into Vancouver’s[…]
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Vancouver’s Hanging Holiday
In 1901, Washington State took over the responsibility for the execution of criminals sentenced to death in the state. Before[…]
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Haunted Walking Tours of Vancouver
They’re back!! Vancouver’s Haunted Walking Tours are back and run every Friday and Saturday at 6:00PM in October. This year[…]
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Vancouver and the Great Flood of 1894
As the Columbia River continued to rise, so did the destruction of Vancouver, Washington. At first no-one noticed the water[…]
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A Postcard History of Portland’s Bridges
Come explore Portland, Oregon’s original bridges through vintage postcards.
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