By Tim Lyman – Published April 29, 2013 · Updated January 13, 2014 *Missing photos from previous site post *Missing photo – beardsley1-300×246.jpg* On November 2, 1977, machinist Reed Barker was working late when he heard footsteps...
By Tim Lyman – Published May 28, 2014 Earl Ghormley operated an Associated Service Station at the corner of SW Capitol Highway and SW Garden Home Road, where Handy Andy’s is located. Part of...
By Tim Lyman – Published March 4, 2013 *missing photos from previous site article *Missing photo – Capitol Cleaners and Dyers ca. 1928.* Capitol Cleaners and Dyers was another business in the building at 7783...
By Tim Lyman – Published March 14, 2013 Capitol Highway crossing the Oregon Electric Railway tracks. Capitol Highway opened October 22, 1916, but the tracks of the Oregon Electric Railroad (today’s Multnomah Boulevard) remained...
Written by Tim Lyman – December 3, 2012 The first facilities specifically for automobile tourists were auto camps – campgrounds where the motor tourist could pitch a tent and have access to shared kitchen...
