Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle" - Part Two

Danford Balch Homesite and “Witches Castle” – Part Two
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But that did not end the story of this piece of land. It passed through several hands finally being purchased by Donald Macleay, President of the Portland Board of Trade. The story goes that in 1897 he was...
Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle" - Part Two

"Hidden" Multnomah Falls

“Hidden” Multnomah Falls
During the winter, or periods of heavy rain, a second falls shows up at Multnomah Falls. In this case, higher elevations of the Columbia River Gorge had seen several inches of snow and it was starting to melt off.

Nearby are these two history signs.


It...
"Hidden" Multnomah Falls

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup

This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and has two twins, one in Philadelphi and another in New York City.

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

"Oregon Coast Indians" Oregon History Sign

“Oregon Coast Indians” Oregon History Sign
I’m not sure who put this sign up, but I’m assuming the Lane County Historical Society did. The sign is located on Highway 126 east of Florence, past the Three River’s Casino and & Hotel, and just over the North Fork of...
"Oregon Coast Indians" Oregon History Sign

Oregon History Sign "Salem Began Here"

Oregon History Sign “Salem Began Here”
Located on NE High Street in the 850 block, in Salem Oregon. This one was put up by the Marion County Historical Society. It’s in the same design as the Oregon History Signs.

“In the fall of 1840. The Oregon Methodist Mission under...
Oregon History Sign "Salem Began Here"

"A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial"

A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial
The “A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial” history sign is on Naito Parkway just next to the Burnside Bridge in Portland. The placement, and the subject matter of the plaque strikes me as rather odd. Lewis and Clark never specifically said that...
"A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial"

Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle"

Danford Balch Homesite and “Witches Castle”
In Northwest Portland just Northwest of where the Lewis and Clark Exposition was held is Danford Balch’s Homesite (or as the sign in the park says “Lower Macleay Park.”) This area has had been the source of some major news...
Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle"