No filibustering necessary at this wacky, West Coast White House.:
Those zany timber barons—they were always creating some odd monument for their amusement. In 1911, a local lumber lord built his home to resemble the White House in Washington D.C. The mansion sits in the midst of one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods, and it's convenient to shopping and fine restaurants, as well. It's the kind of place where guests return again and again. The...
With massive columns framing the portico, a circular driveway, and, in the front garden, a bubbling fountain, this imposing Greek-revival mansion bears more than a passing resemblance to its namesake in Washington, D.C. Behind the mahogany front doors, a grand foyer with original hand-painted wall murals is flanked by a parlor and the formal dining room, where the large breakfast is served...
Sleep in the White House without making a hefty contribution.:
The Scene
In 1911, a local lumber lord built his home to resemble the White House in Washington, D.C. The mansion sits in the midst of one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods, and...