Lower Albina and the Factory District in the early 1900′s. There are at least 8 buildings in this picture that are no longer standing. In the picture, on the left side is the building that is home to Mint and 820 and further down , the White Eagle. To the right you can see part [...]
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Russell St Then and Now
Posted in Then and Now on November 5, 2007 |
Egyptian Theater Then and Now
Posted in Then and Now on October 8, 2007 |
This 1933 picture shows the entrance to the Egyptian Theater located on Union (MLK) near Brazee. The neighborhood theater was built in 1924 and owned and operated by the Graeper family. Originally it was home to live vaudeville style shows and later in the 30′s was showing motion pictures. The building operated as a theater [...]
Union and Russell Then and Now
Posted in Then and Now on October 8, 2007 |
As Albina grew Union Avenue became a prominent business district. Notice the Egyptian Theater to the left in this 1920′s picture. The corner of MLK (formerly Union) and Russell is now part of the New Song Community Church.
Martin Mayo Building Then and Now
Posted in Then and Now on October 4, 2007 |
The Martin Mayo Building at 2401 NE Union (now MLK) was built in 1912. The building has seen many changes over the years. Notice the differences in the front entryway. This picture was taken 10/2007.
Hill Block Then and Now
Posted in Then and Now on October 3, 2007 |
The Hill Block Building was built by Charles H. Hill, Albina’s first mayor. Located at the corner of Russell and Williams it was at the center of the business district for Albina. Though somewhat depressed the building thrived into the 1960′s. In the late 1960’s, Emanuel Hospital planned to build a 19-acre health campus around [...]
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