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  Houdini Visits Portland in 1924

  Harry Houdini, master magician, escape artist, and Dom/sub spank material for the ages (see photo below), came to Portland in November of 1924. As part of his national ...

  On October 6, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  Fall Walking Tours – Including Erickson’s Saloon!

  Hey there Ass Kickers! Time for some Fall Walking Tours! Fall is a great time to head out in our beautiful city! The tourists have all gone back ...

  On September 22, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  The Future of the KAOH podcast

  Jackie Treehorn knows which Lebowski you are, Lebowski. Jackie Treehorn wants to see the deadbeat Lebowski. “Where the fuck are all those Kick Ass Oregon History podcasts? Seems ...

  On September 16, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  KAOH 9.9: Book Club- Oregon Bigfoot Highway

  In which we learn that next time you're in the tubs at Breitenbush you might just be chillin' with Bigfoot. ...

  On June 28, 2015 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 9.8: Sims Treasure

  In which we learn that, when looking for Portland treasure, sometimes you gotta get outta town. ...

  On June 15, 2015 / By Andy Lindberg
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  KAOH 9.7: Golden Beavers

  In which we learn that Oregon gold is pure, dude. ...

  On June 5, 2015 / By Andy Lindberg
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  2 Bend Shows! 7/30 and 8/1.

  Really looking forward to two shows in Central Oregon! Thursday 7/30, we will be assisting Mathew Cowan of OHS with the Glass Lantern Slide Pictorial History of Oregon! ...

  On June 4, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  Vote for KAOH – finalist in Willamette Week’s 2015 Best of Portland!

  You can vote for us HERE. Kick Ass Oregon History has been nominated by you Ass Kickers and selected as one of the 6 finalists for “Best Podcast ...

  On June 3, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  Fred Fritz Jr – “saloon man” and Owner of Erickson’s Saloon

  You may recall that Innovative Housing has been working on converting the old Erickson’s building into a low income housing development. I have had the honor of working ...

  On May 7, 2015 / By oregonhistorian
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  KAOH 9.6: Book Club- Behind the Badge in River City

  In which we learn that Portland has been a bad little town for quite some time. You can find the book here, or visit Powells or another local ...

  On April 27, 2015 / By Andy Lindberg