Next stop. The Pearl District -
Historically known, as an industrial part of town. With loading docks, saloons, warehouses, cobblestone streets, and loggers, known as 'River Pigs', whom if you disrespected, you'd better be prepared to, take a punch in the mouth; hints at the Pearl's past.
Recently transformed, it is now known as Portland's very own Soho; with artists' lofts & condos overlooking tree-lined streets, art galleries, boutiques, sidewalk cafes, hip wine bars, micro breweries, and restaurants, in the newly gentrified Pearl District... The area's history, is an example, of inner-city regeneration, and gentrification.
First Thursday in the Pearl
A neighborhood tradition since 1986, First Thursday in the Pearl is a district wide celebration that occurs on the first Thursday of each and every month. Originally a gathering of art collectors and dealers, the celebration has grown to a monthly event of more than 10,000 people, including art enthusiasts, wine aficionados, and scene sters, looking to see, and be seen.
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The Whitney and Gray Building and Jakes Famous Crawfish Restaurant- (to the left) - was erected 1910-1919- the building is distinguished by the Beaux Arts-inspired stylized iron cornice brackets and pendant pilaster ornaments. Jakes is a designated Portland Historic Landmark because of its distinctive turn of-the-century features and ambiance. Jakes has occupied the building since its construction, and is the second oldest continually operating restaurant in the city.
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Henry Wine hard's Brewery, to the right, is in the historic Italianate style built, and operated here from 1864-1999 (more than 130 years) and was known as the West's oldest continuously operated brewery.
Surviving during prohibition, they made near beer and root beer!
Inside, is Henry's Tavern, featuring more than 100 beers on tap, occupies what was once the brewery's power house. The original brew house is now the dining room and bar area. The Brewery smokestack, an iconic element (an image representative of a brewery), is clearly visible from the courtyard. The lounge and kitchen areas now fill what was once the malt storage building.
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On the right, is the historic Pacific Biscuit Company Building, built in 1891.
This masonry structure, with especially fine brickwork, reflects the manufacturing history of the Pearl District.
Acquired by Nabisco in 1930 until 1954, it is today, a parking garage.
And, to the left, what was once the Fuller Paint Company building, is now the Weiden & Kennedy Advertising Agency.
Other sights we can see, on request, include:
1. Northbank Train Station - (11th & Hoyt) Is a prime example of re-use, and building restoration, in the Warehouse District. The former train station was converted into the Pearl Townhouses, part of an early vision of the Pearl, before high-rises became the norm.
2. Jamison Square - Known for its popular fountain.
3. River Pig Saloon - Rare Whiskees (529 NW 13th @ Hoyt) - River Pig’s atmosphere, hearkens back to a time, when loggers logged, and flannel wasn’t a god damn fashion choice. The name ‘River Pig’, refers to the lumbermen, who worked West Burnside (Skid Road), in the old days, floating timber downstream from the forests to sawmills on the river. "They were brutes, who enjoyed their booze, and good times, whom if you disrespected, you'd better be prepared to take a punch in the mouth."
4. The Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 North West 11TH), is Portland's biggest theater company and was built in 1891. Drop-in visitors can check out the historic building and grab a bite at the Armory Cafe inside.
The fortress-like Annex—with its thick walls, reinforced wooden doors, loopholes, turrets and parapets, initially provided the Oregon National Guard with space for drill maneuvers, and all-season target practice.
But by the mid-1890s it had definitely taken on the character of a public hall. It functioned as a concert, dance and lecture hall. And it hosted opera singers, symphony orchestras, auto, food, rose & baby shows, carnivals, circuses, conventions and three US presidents.
And, 5. Deschutes Brewery & Public House.
The Pearl district features 3 of the over 50 breweries within Portland: the Rogue Brewery, the Bridgeport Brewery and the Deschutes Brewery & Public House, where you can pair a hoppy Mirror Pond Pale Ale—or one of the other 18 beers on tap—with an elk burger, or fried chicken and waffles. "This place is really good. The food is awesome and the experience is nice too. Get a sampler platter of beer to try their delicious brews. Fresh squeezed IPA, yes please! Pine drop is delish!"
With over 50 micro-breweries within the city, Portland is known as the, "beer capital of the world", because it boasts more breweries per capita than any other city on earth!
Why Portland?
Malted grains, Old World traditions and north west classic recipes. And because we have the perfect ingredients—hardy hops (an early and profitable crop for Willamette Valley farms) and barley, grown right in our own backyard—Oregon's Willamette & Washington's Yakima Valleys—which produces 95% of the nations hops.
In Portland, exceptional beer has become the rule.
Some of the city's finest restaurants & saloons are in the Pearl including:
Historically known, as an industrial part of town. With loading docks, saloons, warehouses, cobblestone streets, and loggers, known as 'River Pigs', whom if you disrespected, you'd better be prepared to, take a punch in the mouth; hints at the Pearl's past.
Recently transformed, it is now known as Portland's very own Soho; with artists' lofts & condos overlooking tree-lined streets, art galleries, boutiques, sidewalk cafes, hip wine bars, micro breweries, and restaurants, in the newly gentrified Pearl District... The area's history, is an example, of inner-city regeneration, and gentrification.
First Thursday in the Pearl
A neighborhood tradition since 1986, First Thursday in the Pearl is a district wide celebration that occurs on the first Thursday of each and every month. Originally a gathering of art collectors and dealers, the celebration has grown to a monthly event of more than 10,000 people, including art enthusiasts, wine aficionados, and scene sters, looking to see, and be seen.
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The Whitney and Gray Building and Jakes Famous Crawfish Restaurant- (to the left) - was erected 1910-1919- the building is distinguished by the Beaux Arts-inspired stylized iron cornice brackets and pendant pilaster ornaments. Jakes is a designated Portland Historic Landmark because of its distinctive turn of-the-century features and ambiance. Jakes has occupied the building since its construction, and is the second oldest continually operating restaurant in the city.
PAUSE
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PAUSE
Henry Wine hard's Brewery, to the right, is in the historic Italianate style built, and operated here from 1864-1999 (more than 130 years) and was known as the West's oldest continuously operated brewery.
Surviving during prohibition, they made near beer and root beer!
Inside, is Henry's Tavern, featuring more than 100 beers on tap, occupies what was once the brewery's power house. The original brew house is now the dining room and bar area. The Brewery smokestack, an iconic element (an image representative of a brewery), is clearly visible from the courtyard. The lounge and kitchen areas now fill what was once the malt storage building.
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PAUSE
PAUSE
On the right, is the historic Pacific Biscuit Company Building, built in 1891.
This masonry structure, with especially fine brickwork, reflects the manufacturing history of the Pearl District.
Acquired by Nabisco in 1930 until 1954, it is today, a parking garage.
And, to the left, what was once the Fuller Paint Company building, is now the Weiden & Kennedy Advertising Agency.
Other sights we can see, on request, include:
1. Northbank Train Station - (11th & Hoyt) Is a prime example of re-use, and building restoration, in the Warehouse District. The former train station was converted into the Pearl Townhouses, part of an early vision of the Pearl, before high-rises became the norm.
2. Jamison Square - Known for its popular fountain.
3. River Pig Saloon - Rare Whiskees (529 NW 13th @ Hoyt) - River Pig’s atmosphere, hearkens back to a time, when loggers logged, and flannel wasn’t a god damn fashion choice. The name ‘River Pig’, refers to the lumbermen, who worked West Burnside (Skid Road), in the old days, floating timber downstream from the forests to sawmills on the river. "They were brutes, who enjoyed their booze, and good times, whom if you disrespected, you'd better be prepared to take a punch in the mouth."
4. The Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 North West 11TH), is Portland's biggest theater company and was built in 1891. Drop-in visitors can check out the historic building and grab a bite at the Armory Cafe inside.
The fortress-like Annex—with its thick walls, reinforced wooden doors, loopholes, turrets and parapets, initially provided the Oregon National Guard with space for drill maneuvers, and all-season target practice.
But by the mid-1890s it had definitely taken on the character of a public hall. It functioned as a concert, dance and lecture hall. And it hosted opera singers, symphony orchestras, auto, food, rose & baby shows, carnivals, circuses, conventions and three US presidents.
And, 5. Deschutes Brewery & Public House.
The Pearl district features 3 of the over 50 breweries within Portland: the Rogue Brewery, the Bridgeport Brewery and the Deschutes Brewery & Public House, where you can pair a hoppy Mirror Pond Pale Ale—or one of the other 18 beers on tap—with an elk burger, or fried chicken and waffles. "This place is really good. The food is awesome and the experience is nice too. Get a sampler platter of beer to try their delicious brews. Fresh squeezed IPA, yes please! Pine drop is delish!"
With over 50 micro-breweries within the city, Portland is known as the, "beer capital of the world", because it boasts more breweries per capita than any other city on earth!
Why Portland?
Malted grains, Old World traditions and north west classic recipes. And because we have the perfect ingredients—hardy hops (an early and profitable crop for Willamette Valley farms) and barley, grown right in our own backyard—Oregon's Willamette & Washington's Yakima Valleys—which produces 95% of the nations hops.
In Portland, exceptional beer has become the rule.
Some of the city's finest restaurants & saloons are in the Pearl including:
