Category Archives: City Charm

Church of St. Michael the Archangel

Posted on December 5, 2015 by blondie63

This beautiful Italian church was built in 1902 by Italian Immigrants. It is located in downtown in what used to be the heart of Portland’s Little Italy. In 1961 Portland’s Urban Renewal movement abolished Little Italy. The church is undergoing … Continue reading →

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City Hall….

Posted on December 1, 2015 by blondie63

I love old architecture! This is Portland City hall and it is a four story Italian Renaissance style building and it was completed in 1895. This building is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is hard to … Continue reading →

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Mellow Yellow Downtown

Posted on December 1, 2015 by blondie63

Bear and I took a detour downtown so I could capture these trees! What a pretty mellow yellow downtown scene! My goal today when I get home is to get to cracking on my treadmill. Been lazy far too long! … Continue reading →

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Downtown Beauty

Posted on November 19, 2015 by blondie63

I had to go downtown today for an appointment and after on my way to catch the train I captured two beautiful fall trees. Yay I am glad tomorrow is Friday! Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear  

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Peek-a-boo Portland Streetcar…..

Posted on October 28, 2015 by blondie63

Peeking out amongst the city trees! Happy Wednesday wishes Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear

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Well Planned Chores…..

Posted on October 17, 2015 by blondie63

We looked at the weather and new the rains were coming, so yesterday after work I took care of the leaves in the yard and got the yard debris can all full for Monday. Did all of my laundry! Nothing … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Portlandia Statue…..

Posted on October 16, 2015 by blondie63

Snuck a photo of Portlandia as I was walking by to catch a train home! Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear

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Brick Building City Charm….

Posted on October 10, 2015 by blondie63

I love photography maybe too much! I love black and white photography a lot! Here is a cool building I took of a downtown city charmer! The windows look really cool! Art work to my eyes! Thank you for taking … Continue reading →

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Mural Fun…..

Posted on August 9, 2015 by blondie63

A building on the Orange Line had these very kewl murals on it! Fun to look at! Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear

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David P. Thompson Elk Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2015 by blondie63

I have always loved looking at this Elk fountain downtown! It is on SW Main st between 3rd and 4th avenues. It was donated by former Portland Mayor David P. Thompson in 1900 and it commemorates the elk that once … Continue reading →

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