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Portland (EGDP). The former Naval Air Station has a small runway on it and years ago a friend did indeed land on it in an Islander. In recent years I believe the runway has been closed to fixed wing traffic (as shown by the crosses here) but I have seen Coastguard and Navy helicopters use it when landing, rather than landing on the helipads marked elsewhere. In years gone by I gather this was equipped with a full set of Navaids and stories abound of a Vulcan and even a British Airways 747 using these before performing missed approaches - it'd be nice to know if these stories are true!
Screen capture by Howard J. Curtis
Maple wood floors in the living area of the home. The house is located in the SW Hills of Portland, Oregon. Modern Tech Floors is a hardwood flooring company in Portland, OR.
Jeanne is clay artist in Portland, her studio was open this weekend along with the studios of lots of other artists in inner SE Portland. She works on a wheel as well as producing two dimensional pieces, some of which can be seen hanging in the background of the image posted in the comments. This is number 90 in my 100 Strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100strangers.com
Scenes from my trip to Portland, Oregon in September 2011
Attended a beer tasting gathering with my friend's regular group, hosted at The Beer Mongers - thebeermongers.com/
These are a couple of homebrews from one of the group's regular attendees who designs his own labels for his 'Adrift' beers.
For an airport, Portland is a pretty nice place. There is a lot of natural light, a lot of space, and yet the gates do not feel like it is a million miles away from each other.
NCAA Basketball Tournament First Round: UCLA Basketball vs Akron; March 17, 2022, Moda Center, Portland, OR.
Whoever said Portland is cold & rainy all the time is a liar. It was crazy hot and sunny, and a bird pooped next to my foot sitting here.
Photograph by Tim Byrne, 1999
Portland, Maine
Constructed in 1807
The Portland Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody to serve as a communication station for Portland Harbor. Portland Observatory was one of the earliest marine signal stations in the United States, and it is the last known to survive. The Observatory's location on Munjoy Hill gave it a clear view of vessels approaching Portland Harbor. The Observatory contributed to the prosperity of Portland Harbor as a vital center of maritime commerce during the "Golden Age of Sail."
The tower is unique in its engineering design and construction. The tapered, octagonal tower is 86 feet tall with a diameter of 32 feet at the base and 15 feet at the observation deck. Captain Moody employed shipwrights to build the tower and its wooden structural system and joinery reflect this maritime influence. The foundation is composed of a grid of large timbers with 122 tons of rubble stone ballast to provide overturning resistance to wind forces. Each octagonal corner is framed with a substantial post of native Maine white pine, reminiscent of ship's masts.
Beyond its original commercial function, Portland Observatory has also served as a watchtower during times of war, from the War of 1812 to World War II. The Observatory has undergone repairs and restorations in 1939, 1975, 1983 and 1985. The most recent renovation occurred in 1998-2000. The Observatory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1972) and is a National Historic Landmark (2006). The Observatory was documented by the Historic American Building Survey in 1936 (HABS ME-1). As of 2007, the Observatory is operated as a museum and historic site by Greater Portland Landmarks.
Resources
Moulton, John K. Captain Moody and his Observatory. Greater Portland Landmarks, 2000.
Moulton, John K. The Portland Observatory: the Building, the Builder, the Maritime Scene. Greater Portland Landmarks, 1996.
For more information on civil engineering history, go to www.asce.org/history.
UCLA Basketball vs Saint Mary’s; Second Round, East Regional; NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament; March 19, 2022; Moda Center, Portland, OR.
My first Portland Blythe "Meat."
I ventured out on my own taking advantage of Portland's awesome public transit and got to meet up with the Portland peeps. It was a fun outing and look forward to the next one!!