Monthly Archives: August 2010

Gallon House Bridge

Posted on August 30, 2010 by TKGilb

Shortly after it was built, the Gallon House Bridge served as a local landmark for bootleggers who sold whiskey by the gallon out of a farmhouse nearby. Continue reading →

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America’s Favorite Pastime

Posted on August 24, 2010 by TKGilb
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America’s Favorite Pastime II

Posted on August 24, 2010 by TKGilb

A vintage base ball match was played between arch rivals, the Vancouver Occidentals and the 1st Oregon Volunteers. Continue reading →

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Director Park in Downtown Portland

Posted on August 20, 2010 by TKGilb

Simon & Helen Director Park is sleek and modern with sharp, clean lines. It’s an urban space in the heart of downtown Portland that still manages to be inviting. Continue reading →

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The Jetty at Tidewater Cove

Posted on August 12, 2010 by TKGilb

The views along the Columbia River are terrific, especially from the end of the Jetty at Tidewater Cove. Continue reading →

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Salt in our Blood

Posted on August 3, 2010 by TKGilb

Four fishermen lost their lives when the Nesika capsized just outside the Yaquina Bay bar. Continue reading →

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