Fire Station No. 2

Uppertown Astoria ~ June 2013
This historic red brick building was originally constructed in 1896 as part of the popular North Pacific Brewery which closed its doors in 1915 due to prohibition. In 1928, the City of Astoria renovated the building for use as the Uppertown Fire Station #2. The station was decommissioned by the City in 1960 and used for equipment storage until 1989 when the Uppertown Firefighters Museum opened. (historical notes courtesy of Clatsop County Historical Society)


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Vendor View

Lucky Farms at Astoria Sunday Market ~ May 12, 2013

This is taken backstage behind the scenes from the Lucky Farms booth at Astoria Sunday Market.  They are busy all day making bouquets -- no rest until the day is done!  Great people and their bouquets are hugely popular.

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The Dirty D

Desdemona Club on Marine ~ June 12, 2013

The Dirty D!  Another iconic night spot in Astoria with an illicit past of shanghaiing young men through trap doors that dropped them into waiting boats below.  At one time the Dirty D was waterfront property before the highway evolved around it.   

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We Ain't Quaint!

Annie's ~ June 13, 2013
There was something interesting about the infamous Annie's sign juxtaposed to the Dead End street sign.  Annie's is an institution in Astoria and reflects the gritty side of what built Astoria.  As they say, "We ain't quaint!"

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Sea of Lions

East Mooring Basin ~ May 2013

It's hard to resist posting occasional pictures of the local characters.  This was a mighty pride of sea lions and what a life!  I've never seen a creature enjoy napping as much as sea lions (and cats).

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Weekly Market Pic!

Astoria Sunday Market ~  June 2013
Another great day at Astoria Sunday Market!  If you share your best shot of the Market there is a chance to win a glass souvenir SHOP ASTORIA coin made by Fernhill Glass and good for discounts from any vendor (or just keep as a special treasure!)


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House tucked among the trees

Astoria ~ May 2013
Here is a house floating in the treeline!




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Barbey Maritime Center

Barbey Maritime Center ~ May 2013

These are the refurbished windows of the old train station that stood in neglect for many years.  Owned by the Columbia River Maritime Museum, they recently completed a long-time restoration project of this magnificent building.

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From the Front Porch

Astoria ~ 2013
I love front porches and this is one my favorites in Astoria!



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Hawk Eye

South Jetty in Hammond, Oregon ~ May 31, 2013

This image was taken of a Hawk using a driftwood teepee as his crows nest to survey the land.  As I continued to creep up on him to get a better shot the hawk suddenly flew off and not far from me on the beach attacked a seagull!  It was wrestling with the gull on the sand when a crow joined in on the fray.  I tried to get close but some people in a truck also saw the action and decided to rescue the struggling gull.  My instincts were to let Mother Nature take its course (the gull may have been sick; the hawk may have had newborns to feed; or maybe the hawk was just young and not sure what to hunt).  There were a lot of hawks and eagles gliding over the grassy fields near the Jetty this afternoon -- I've never seen so many in one place before.

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