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Craftsman Style Homes: Portland’s Architectural Heritage

Craftsman Style Home in Portland
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The Arts and Crafts movement began in England, but the offshoot Craftsman style thrived in Portland. Early in the 20th century, Portland was booming! That's apparent today thanks to the abundance of Craftsman-style homes here.It was a time when, Portland's population skyrocketed. By 1920, the city had more than doubled in size, with new neighborhoods … Continue reading Craftsman Style Homes: Portland’s Architectural Heritage

Art Log, March 17, 2024: Fancy clubs, vinyl records, new museums and absurd ones.

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Portland-based artists Sean McGonigal and Joanne Radmilovich Kollman made the New York Times recently. As former occupants in the Troy Laundry Building, they once had working space in what has now become a Portland branch of the exclusive Soho House. According to the article, Soho House positions itself as a creative space and features work … Continue reading Art Log, March 17, 2024: Fancy clubs, vinyl records, new museums and absurd ones.