http://alamedahistory.org/2009/12/10/alameda-park-community-church-drawings-found/ Connecting Past and Present in Northeast Portland's Historic Homes Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:52:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://alamedahistory.org/2009/12/10/alameda-park-community-church-drawings-found/#comment-1716 Doug Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:47:14 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?p=650#comment-1716 Interesting parallels there. Hmm. I agree. There were actually covenants in place in the neighborhood which provided a solid basis for Edith's objections. I remember in my conversation with Bruce Morrison that he described his parents as absolutely furious about the planned construction. The squeaky wheel was definitely heard. Perhaps placing it in the island helped keep it contained all these years. A post I'm working on relates to another neighborhood protest about a planned venture that was killed early. This was one vigilant and righteous group up here. Interesting parallels there. Hmm. I agree. There were actually covenants in place in the neighborhood which provided a solid basis for Edith’s objections. I remember in my conversation with Bruce Morrison that he described his parents as absolutely furious about the planned construction. The squeaky wheel was definitely heard. Perhaps placing it in the island helped keep it contained all these years. A post I’m working on relates to another neighborhood protest about a planned venture that was killed early. This was one vigilant and righteous group up here.

]]> http://alamedahistory.org/2009/12/10/alameda-park-community-church-drawings-found/#comment-1715 Doug Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:43:04 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?p=650#comment-1715 Hello Ann. Thanks for dropping by. Yes indeed, all nine of the Matot-built homes here in Alameda are standing strong. One of them, at the corner of NE Alameda and 29th, was recently damaged in a fire and is being nicely restored. I'll appreciate your help with background information on A.J. Matot as I prepare a profile of his work for The Builders here on the blog. I've replied off-line. Hello Ann. Thanks for dropping by. Yes indeed, all nine of the Matot-built homes here in Alameda are standing strong. One of them, at the corner of NE Alameda and 29th, was recently damaged in a fire and is being nicely restored. I’ll appreciate your help with background information on A.J. Matot as I prepare a profile of his work for The Builders here on the blog. I’ve replied off-line.

]]> http://alamedahistory.org/2009/12/10/alameda-park-community-church-drawings-found/#comment-1714 Ann Matot Shorey Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:24:22 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?p=650#comment-1714 After going to your site I wonder if any of the homes A.J. Matot built are still standing. My daughter used to live in N.E. Portland, now lives in North Portland. I've been on Alameda St.--How cool that there might be a home there that my Dad built! After going to your site I wonder if any of the homes A.J. Matot built are still standing. My daughter used to live in N.E. Portland, now lives in North Portland. I’ve been on Alameda St.–How cool that there might be a home there that my Dad built!

]]> http://alamedahistory.org/2009/12/10/alameda-park-community-church-drawings-found/#comment-1713 Bonnie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:43:58 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?p=650#comment-1713 Interesting. I guess I side with the Morrisons. In our historic neighborhood the original church, the Bungalow Christian Church, was built in 1919 and looked like a house. Since then though, 4 new buildings,7 demolished houses and 2 parking lots later, the charm is gone. Looks like Alameda has fared better!! Interesting. I guess I side with the Morrisons. In our historic neighborhood the original church, the Bungalow Christian Church, was built in 1919 and looked like a house. Since then though, 4 new buildings,7 demolished houses and 2 parking lots later, the charm is gone. Looks like Alameda has fared better!!

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