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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Antiques, Local History and Outdoor Adventures
I love learning the history of where I live. Here are my blog posts about local history in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.
Joseph “Bunco” Kelly, a notorious figure in Portland, Oregon’s history, carved a unique niche for himself in the late 19th[…]
Read moreBattle Ground, Washington was named for a battle… that never happened. In the 1850’s, significant tension arose between American Indians[…]
Read moreI love to hunt for and collect antiques from Vancouver, Washington’s past. The antiques give me a glimpse into Vancouver’s[…]
Read moreIn 1901, Washington State took over the responsibility for the execution of criminals sentenced to death in the state. Before[…]
Read moreThey’re back!! Vancouver’s Haunted Walking Tours are back and run every Friday and Saturday at 6:00PM in October. This year[…]
Read moreAs the Columbia River continued to rise, so did the destruction of Vancouver, Washington. At first no-one noticed the water[…]
Read moreCome explore Portland, Oregon’s original bridges through vintage postcards.
Read moreWhat happened to the town of Cascade City, Washington? Explore the history of Cascade City and why it disappeared.
Read moreOne day I was browsing eBay looking at vintage postcards of Portland, Oregon when I noticed something I hadn’t seen[…]
Read moreBefore there was an I-5 freeway. Before the Interstate Bridge was ever built, there was still the need for local[…]
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