Monday, October 31, 2011

Poor Farm


The Multnomah County Poor Farm was the home of many people, most of them elderly for many years. Many of those folks came to rest in Multnomah Park. I am beginning the research to find out who they were and where they are now. Many of the former residents of the County Poor Farm became part of the anatomy lab lessons at the Oregon Health Sciences University. I honor them.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Mover and Shaker


Plympton Kelly was a mover and shaker in the early days of Portland. He gave the eulogy at the funeral of his good friend O.P. Lent in 1899. Mr. Kelly was friends with many Portland pioneers. He also served on the first Multnomah Cemetery Board of Directors.