Originally posted by vintage_pdx at Union Station, 1918

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Portland’s impressive Union Station is shown here in 1918, 22 years after its 1896 opening. The building itself has remained remarkably unchanged in 117 years but the forecourt, parking and ( Read more... )

It was really windy yesterday. I was walking down 10th Ave. looking for Cupcake Jones (I couldn't find it and it turned out it was only one street past where I stopped and said "fuck it", turned around and went back), and I was wearing a beret, and it actually blew off my head and started rolling down the street. I thought that only happened in ( Read more... )

I just found out via damnportlanders that Nestle Aero bars are available at Powell's Books now! THIS MAKES ME INCREDIBLY HAPPY. Mint Aero bars are possibly my favorite candy bar in the history of ever, and I've only been able to find them in Canada (where I became obsessed with them on a trip up there about ten years ago). They're also available at Cost Plus ( Read more... )