Though as snow goes, it’s more like “snow.” Mostly icy crystals.
More Snow
Tag: Kenton
Up for Safekeeping
Construction on the multi-unit down the street has begun. I enjoy how one items is kept from thieves at the end of the workday.
Hard Autumn Rain
When the drops bounce up onto the window like that, you know it’s a big rain.
Sidewalk Art
I found these near Peninsular. They were so well done that I had to stop to examine the first one.
Black Joy in Kenton Park
Found on my walk today. It’s probably been up for a while.
Goodbye to 2205 N. Winchell Street
This one hurts. Even more than usual.
From this angle, you can’t see much, except the above sign. But we will get closer.
I love a good midcentury house. But I have a particular weakness for midcentury houses that use cinderblocks for their construction. Something about the modern living aesthetic combined with the utilitarian nature of the cinderblock really gets me. There aren’t a ton of these houses, which is why I’ve always liked this one.
Look at those long prairie-style lines! Look at how the garage is almost as big as the house part!
And oh my goodness that chimney. Plus the window and the built-in planter box.
And even, yes! Deco glass blocks?
The house sits on the corner and takes up half of the block, so it had a pretty big backyard too.
Also, there was this bit of interest.
Here are some stats from Portland Maps.
- Built in 1948
- 1,140 square feet with one full bath
- Sold on 6/16/21 for $453,000
I can’t find previous sale data anymore. Very sad to not have that information.
I will miss seeing this midcentury marvel in my rambles around the neighborhood.
At-Home Waterpark
Not only do they have an inflatable kiddie pool but also they have added the sprinkler feature to the trampoline experience. Judging by the state of the grass under the trampoline, this water feature is used regularly.
Overly Cautious Pharmacy
Sentinel’s medicine comes from a compounding pharmacy in Wilsonville. This hits the trifecta of things I’m not overly thrilled about: 1) Having to use a special pharmacy to keep my elderly cat in somewhat good shape 2) Not being able to use a pharmacy in the neighborhood and 3) The amount of energy it takes to transport a tiny vial of pills to me (they do this via courier.) (It does seem to provide a steady job for the courier, who is the same one every time and a very nice man, so that’s a plus.)
Usually the pills come in a floppy plastic envelope (another thing I don’t like). Today, with record-breaking heat forecast, the pills came in this.
Which unpacked to this:
I was initially very confused by the packaging as I don’t refrigerate this medication, but I see that they were worried about it not being able to maintain room temperature.
After removing the pills and the paper, I put the ice packs and the Styrofoam container out with a free sign and it was snapped up by someone who presumably needed it.
How Much Does This House Cost?
Let’s play a fun game. How much is a house down the street from my house for sale for? It’s 700 square feet and its eastern neighbor is the wall the separates I-5 from the neighborhood.
It’s got some bright orange counters in the kitchen.
Are you ready to guess? Place your bets now. Once you scroll past this picture, you will find the answer.
Did you guess $300,000? If so, you are a winner! As will be the person who buys this house. I haven’t seen a $300,000 house in this neighborhood for a long time.
From the future, I can tell you that this sold for $302,000 on 7/8/21 to someone who lives in Honolulu.
PortlandMaps doesn’t say the last time it was sold, so we can’t have any appreciation fun.
Multiunit Now Finished
I last checked in with this Habitat for Humanity building in January. It is now finished! I like the blue and the gray and think it makes a nice addition to the neighborhood. You can see the second building is already well along in its building process.
