Tagged: Capitol Highway

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2013 Archives / Businesses

Beardsley Auto Parts Fire

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...

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2014 Archives / Businesses

Ghormley’s Service Station

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...

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2013 Archives / Businesses

Capitol Cleaners and Dyers

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...

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2013 Archives / Railroad / Roads

Multnomah Crossing

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...

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2012 Archives / Businesses

Portland West Side Auto Camp

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...