Tag Archives: History

Old Scotch Church…

Posted on December 30, 2015 by blondie63

While driving home from my friends house, I spotted this beautiful country gem and had to pull over and take photos and enjoy it’s beauty! This is the Old Scotch Church also known as Tualatin Plains Presbyterian. It is a … Continue reading →

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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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Out With the Old, In With the New……Neighborhood Changes

Posted on November 14, 2015 by blondie63

This old house was built in 1950. The property recently sold, it is less than an acre and sold for a million. Wholly craparoonies!  Will be interesting to see what they build there. I am sure it will be apartments … Continue reading →

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My Gift Arrived Today!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by blondie63

My friend Elizabeth sent me this adorable Royal Canadian Mounted Police teddy bear! He is so cute!!!! On his tag it gives the RCMP history which is so cool!!! Here is what it says: “Originally called the North-West Mounted Police, … Continue reading →

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Jennings Lodge School an Old School!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by blondie63

I know this is an old school because I know someone who went there many moons ago! This school was built in 1908. A group of women got together and planned it because they wanted a safer and close to … Continue reading →

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Concord Elementary School Closes….

Posted on June 15, 2015 by blondie63

It is so sad to see the death of a school. This has served the community for 160 years. So very sad! I stopped and took photos of the school before it is taken down or whatever they are going … Continue reading →

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U.S. National Bank Building in Downtown…..

Posted on June 7, 2015 by blondie63

I love architecture a lot, I love to go downtown and enjoy all the old buildings in the city. I did just that this morning when I went to g see the Rose Festival Fleet. I took photos of the … Continue reading →

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Jennings Lodge School

Posted on February 17, 2015 by blondie63

This is an old school. I found some history on it and had a hard time at that. I will study more on it later but think I found a date of 1908 on it being built! It is fun … Continue reading →

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