Portland's Goose Hollow (Images of America: Oregon) - Softcover

Tracy J. Prince

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738574724 ISBN 13: 9780738574721

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

One of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, Goose Hollow is steps from downtown and beloved for its quirky character, historic homes, spectacular views, and walkability. Over a century ago, the actual “hollow” was dramatically altered when the meandering Tanner Creek, in a deep gulch with several trestle bridge crossings, was diverted underground and infilled. The creek’s presence is still felt in the ravine carved through the Tualatin Mountains (spanned by the Vista Bridge) and in the neighborhood’s identity. This book provides definitive answers to how Goose Hollow got its name and how Tanner Creek Gulch was filled. Stories are also told of the Great Plank Road, City Park’s slow-moving landslide, and famous residents such as Daniel Lownsdale, C. E. S. Wood, Dr. Marie Equi, John Reed, and Bud Clark. Historic institutions such as Civic Stadium, Multnomah Athletic Club, Lincoln High School, and Washington Park are also featured.

About this title

About the Author

Tracy J. Prince, Ph.D., scholar-in-residence at Portland State University's Portland Center for Public Humanities. By interviewing numerous Portland families and conducting archival research at the Oregonian, City of Portland, and the Oregon Historical Society, Prince uncovered the little-known history of this charming neighborhood, telling the story of the earliest histories of Portland. The foreword is written by legendary character, former mayor, and Goose Hollow resident Bud Clark.

From the Back Cover

One of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, Goose Hollow is steps from downtown and beloved for its quirkycharacter, historic homes, spectacular views, and walkability. Over acentury ago, the actual "hollow" was dramatically altered when the meanderingTanner Creek, in a deep gulch with several trestle-bridge crossings, wasdiverted underground and infilled.Yet the creek's presence is still felt in the ravine carved through the TualatinHills (spanned by the Vista Bridge) and in the neighborhood's identity. This book provides definitiveanswers to how Goose Hollow got its name and how Tanner Creek Gulch was filled. Stories arealso told of the Great Plank Road; City Park's slow-moving landslide; famousresidents--Daniel Lownsdale, C.E.S. Wood, Dr. Marie Equi, John Reed, and BudClark; and historic institutions--Civic Stadium, Multnomah AthleticClub, Lincoln High School, and Washington Park.

From the Inside Flap

On the Cover:From 1902 until 1960, Multnomah Field hosted "Rose Carnival" activities,(changed to "Rose Festival" in 1907).Generations of Oregonians visited Goose Hollow, participating in andviewing pageantries of athletic exhibitions, acrobatic displays, parades, andfireworks. This gymnastics-inspired act performed for the 1936 Rose Festival,with the next act waiting on the stage.The garage advertising "Machine Work" (upper left) was on SW 18thAvenue. (OrHi bb007430.)

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738574724
• ISBN 13: 9780738574721
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128