Pittock Mansion (July 7, 2022)

Pittock Mansion overlooks downtown Portland

Pittock Mansion was completed in 1914 by The Oregonian newspaper owner Henry Pittock and his wife Georgia. In 1853, at age 19, Henry Pittock headed west on the Oregon trail to seek his fortune.  He started out as a typesetter and, in 1860, was given ownership of The Oregonian in exchange for back wages. Competition was fierce, with about 30 newspapers vying to lead the market.The Oregonian is still printed today.

Everything grows in Portland.  Here, a clematis vine winds up a rose bush.

The mansion has built-in window boxes with watering systems because, again, everything grows here.