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A bridge to our collective past

Get in touch with history at Portland City Archives’ open house
A black and white photos shows the St. Johns Bridge during construction, missing it's deck with cables hanging down from the span between two arches.
Explore the Portland City Archives to find gems like this photo, taken during construction of the St. Johns Bridge in 1930. | Photo via Portland City Archives
Like many of our readers, we think that Portland’s history is a fascinating topic — from its iconic landmarks to the city’s biggest “what ifs” — and we love to write about the past any chance we get.

It would be nigh impossible to do so without the hard work of Portland City Archives & Records Management, a vast repository of images, documents, and maps from yesteryear that help bring our articles to life.

The best part? All of that information is available to you too, and to raise awareness of the fact, the Portland Archives & Records Center will host a free, all-ages “Building Bridges” open house on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to peruse the collections — and even bring photographs and other materials of historic significance from home to digitize them at a family archive scanning station. There will also be trivia games and demonstrations of how to use the online archives database.

Here are some other activities to keep in mind:
  • Staff will lead behind-the-scenes tours at 3 and 4:15 p.m.
  • At 3:30 p.m., featured speakers from the Albina Music Trust will discuss the “only full service community archive in the United States dedicated to the restoration of a Black community’s historic musical culture.”
No prior registration is required and for any accessibility accommodations, reach out to parc@portlandoregon.gov.
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What year was this photo taken?
A sepia photo shows Southwest Portland toward the end of the 19th century.

Believe it or not, that is Mount St. Helens on the horizon.

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Photo via Portland City Archives

A. 1906
B. 1812
C. 1883
D. 1915
 
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Indie Film Series | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Kennedy School Theater | $8 | Join the Portland Film Festival for the screening of two works from local directors: “Sing to Me Sylvie” and “Feelings Experiment.”
  • Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That…Tour 2024 | Tuesday, Oct. 1 -Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $51+ | When this music icon is in town, there’s always something to talk about.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Dance For All - OBT Education & Community Engagement | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 4:30 p.m. | Oregon Ballet Theatre School | $12 | Neurodiverse students ages 8 to 13 are invited to come and learn basic ballet and creative movement concepts.
  • Portland Timbers vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $20+ | With the playoff push in full effect, things are bound to get weird between these two teams.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • First Thursday Street Gallery | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Northwest 13th Avenue between Irving and Lovejoy streets | Free | Artists display their works in the street giving community members the chance to immerse themselves in Portland’s vibrant creative culture.
  • “The Greenbrier Ghost” | Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | The Siren Theater | $20 | This musical tells the story of “the only American court case to use a ghost as a witness” — and it’s scary good.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Portland Tattoo Expo | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $25+ | Meet tattoo artists from the Portland area + beyond, enjoy live performances and contests, shop vendors, and take home some fresh ink.
  • “Creature Feature” Art Opening | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Sidestreet Arts | Free | Immerse yourself in a world of whimsy at this exhibit featuring paintings and ceramics.
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Student and tutor working together at an outdoor table
Wyzant is pay-as-you-go (read: no expensive packages required), offering lessons starting as low as $10. | Photo via Pexels
With October upon us and the school year in full swing, it’s a good time to pause and reflect (ideally with a cozy drink in hand): How is the student in your life doing?

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News Notes
Development
  • If you’re having a hard time picturing what a new Interstate Bridge would look like, these renderings might help. Although no design is set in stone, these photo simulations offer a look at how much higher the replacement could be built, among other potential features, from various perspectives. (KGW)
Cause
  • As people in the path of Hurricane Helene try to pick up the pieces, volunteers from the PNW are doing their part to aid them. To support the recovery effort, go to the America Red Cross website to learn how to donate or contribute your time. You can also text HELENE to 90999. (KGW)
Eat
  • Braaaiiinnnsss. Sorry for the zombie jumpscare, but we just want you to know what to expect at Le Clown, a pop-up without a fixed location that just might be the city’s “most exciting new restaurant.” There’s more than offal on the menu, which gets a weekly refresh to honor Paris’ modern bistronomy movement. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Portlander
  • The city’s new ranked-choice voting system will take getting used to, even for English speakers. So to boost voter education for locals with Chinese as their first language, artist Tommy Ly created a manga-style comic strip comparing the process to selecting mooncakes. Multnomah County’s Chinese-speaking population is estimated to surpass 10,000. (OPB)
Today Is
  • The start of a closure for viaduct repairs along the Historic Columbia River Highway, limiting access to Multnomah Falls until Memorial Day next year. Eastbound traffic will be redirected at Wahkeena Falls + westbound travelers will be able to reach Multnomah Falls Lodge, but no further. The I-84 lot will remain open. (KGW)
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Sports
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    ✍️ Book a stay and write away

    Authors to book a stay at Atticus Hotel through new Artist in Residency program
    People hang out in the well furnished lobby of the Atticus Hotel. Behind, two people are checking in at the front desk.
    Participants are asked to “contribute a representative piece of their artistic lives during their residency,” which could mean sharing a copy of a previously published work with the hotel’s library. | Photo by Sionnie LaFollette
    Throughout history, hotels have provided an escape for some of the world’s iconic authors to write their most memorable works.

    Nestled at the heart of Oregon’s wine country in McMinnville, the Atticus Hotel — which was recently awarded a Michelin Key — similarly wants to help local writers unlock their own creativity with a new Artist in Residency program.

    Through a collaboration with nearby Linfield University, those selected will receive an immersive experience, including stays at the hotel (ranging from four days to four weeks), with access to all amenities, a daily meal at the on-site restaurant Cypress, and opportunities to engage with the local community like readings and workshops.

    The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Residencies will run between Friday, Nov. 15 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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