Columbus Blown Off Course

On September 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Blue Sky, boat, Houses, Portland, Thoughts1 Comment

The true story emerges: Columbus discovers mansion in NE Portland. The indigenous population of the Sabin district confiscated the Santa Maria and placed it on a mansion rooftop on Alameda St. Columbus was later discovered locked in the media room of the mansion, forced to watch Western movies on a 55″ LCD TV.

Alameda House

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, Portland1 Comment

This house was a bit neglected a few years ago. New owners gave it a little curb appeal. One of the larger homes on Alameda St. in NE Portland.

Close and Distant

On July 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, buildings, droplet, Leaf, macro, PortlandLeave a comment

A view, from Alameda St. in NE Portland, of downtown Portland. Droplet on a hosta leaf.

Steps

On March 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Tree and Stairs

On June 6, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, treeLeave a comment

Twisted maple tree and stairs leading down from Alameda Street in NE Portland.

Not Enough Space?

On February 27, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, SignageLeave a comment

Thomas J. Autzen House

On December 13, 2009December 13, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The Thomas J. Autzen house is 10,000 sq. ft and takes up a triangular shaped block all by itself. It is arguably the most prestigious home in Portland and is currently for sale for $2.35M. The current owners have invested $.5M into renovations.

The home is hidden behind a hedge.The day I went by these two fellas were replacing window panes.

Thomas Prince Home

On December 12, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

The Thomas Prince Home on Alameda St. This is the third home I have ‘discovered’ on this street. In researching this area I found a post on the official Portland city webpage that lists all 5,000 properties, residential and commercial, that are in the Portland area and considered historic. On this list there are 17 addresses listed from 22nd street to 32nd street. I know have a good document to work with in terms of photographing all the historic homes along Alameda St. Should be fun. I’ll post them as I find them.

Louis and Elizabeth Woerner Home

On December 10, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alberta StreetLeave a comment

This is the Louis and Elizabeth Woerner House on Alameda St. This home is also an NRHP home.

More from Alameda Street, Portland, Or.

On April 28, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, design, Houses, Portland, StatueLeave a comment

Jockey

Entrance Door

Alameda St., in NE Portland, is a pretty posh neighborhood. I guess posh does not exclude being a bit different? The entrance door reminds me of a checker board. I am not sure why someone would place a life-size replica of a jockey on their property.

Piglet on Roof

On April 28, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, Portland, StatueLeave a comment

Piglet on a roof on Alameda St., Portland, Oregon. I’m not sure what, if any, is the significance of a cement piglet on one’s roof, but there you have it.