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The prehistoric component of this archeological site dates to 470 BCE and earlier, and may represent the largest such site in Oregon. Remains found include pit houses, stone and bone art objects, burials, and extensive animal remains, and are associated with the origins of seasonal sedentism around fishing opportunities. The site may also yield ...
Completed in 1913, it was an important step in the development of Portland's transportation system, as the city's first Willamette River bridge built on an entirely new alignment in the 20th century. [7] 2: Henry C. and Wilhemina Bruening House: Henry C. and Wilhemina Bruening House: November 27, 2004 : 5919 N Williams Avenue
Reconstruction of a pit-house in Chotěbuz, Czechia. A pit-house (or pit house, pithouse) is a house built in the ground and used for shelter. [1] Besides providing shelter from the most extreme of weather conditions, this type of earth shelter may also be used to store food (just like a pantry, a larder, or a root cellar) and for cultural activities like the telling of stories, dancing ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 February 2025. Classified advertisements website Craigslist Inc. Logo used since 1995 Screenshot of the main page on January 26, 2008 Type of business Private Type of site Classifieds, forums Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Founded 1995 ; 30 years ago (1995 ...
Built in 1891 by John Buckler for Charles K. Henry, who platted the neighborhood in 1890, this house is one of Portland's few remaining examples of 19th century brick residential construction. Prominent later residents included Grace Olivier Peck, who served in the Oregon House of Representatives for 22 years between 1948 and 1977. [11] [12] 13
Barnhart–Wright House; Gustave Bartman House; Baruh–Zell House; Bates–Seller House; John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 1; Christine Becker House; Simon Benson House; Joseph Bergman House; Bishop's House (Portland, Oregon) Bishopcroft; Bitar Mansion; Bohnsen Cottages; Boschke–Boyd House; George W. and Hetty A. Bowers House; Joseph R ...
In their most elaborate form, a deep pit is covered by a dome made out of a log frame, then covered by earth. Usually entrance is made either by a side hole, or a ladder via the fire hole in the top. Today the word quiggly usually only means the archaeological remains, not an active underground house, if one is being spoken of in a story or a ...
A dugout or dug-out, also known as a pit-house or earth lodge, is a shelter for humans or domesticated animals and livestock based on a hole or depression dug into the ground. Dugouts can be fully recessed into the earth, with a flat roof covered by ground, or dug into a hillside.