In which we learn that everyone can enjoy complaining about everyone else. A big thank you to true-crime historian JB Fisher and Dead Memories Portland‘s Kevin-Michael Moore for ...
On November 17, 2019 / By Andy LindbergRecently, I had a chance to write a review of the new Mark Hatfield biography for The Oregonian. The book, by Richard Etulain, is titled Mark O. Hatfield; ...
On August 28, 2021 / By oregonhistorianMay 28th is the Burnside Bridge’s Birthday! Well…, kind of. The second Burnside Bridge was dedicated on May 28th, 1926, so close enough for us! The Resident Historian ...
On May 28, 2020 / By oregonhistorianHey There Ass Kicker! Due to the global pandemic, the Oregon Health Authority’s directive, and Governor Brown’s “Stay at Home” edict, we are having to suspend our Kick ...
On April 1, 2020 / By oregonhistorianIn which we learn that Portlanders just can’t seem to stay inside, even when it might kill grandma and grandpa. A big thank you to Oregon State University’s ...
On March 24, 2020 / By Andy LindbergIn which we learn that the darkness of Oregon’s winter can hide many sins. You can buy JB Fisher’s book HERE. ...
On September 22, 2019 / By Andy LindbergTis The Season for Kick Ass Walking Tours – of the Oregon History variety! Join Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin on one of his (almost) monthly Old Town Portland ...
On September 14, 2019 / By oregonhistorianWe would like to invite you to two fun, historical Walking Tours coming up this June! You’ll get a chance to walk around Old Town and have the ...
On May 11, 2019 / By oregonhistorianVery excited to announce that the Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin, will be writing a book! Working with the Portland, Oregon publisher, Timber Press, the volume will concern… Oregon ...
On October 25, 2018 / By oregonhistorianIn which we learn that no amount of crummy Washington beer will bring back old-timey Oregon. ...
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