The former 101-year-old Hinrich’s Grocery building, at the northeast corner of NE 30th and Ainsworth, has been demolished recently to make way for a 14-unit townhouse on the lot.
We came upon the change while walking, and were reminded of photos we’ve taken at the corner before, and a photo from 1944 that shows the building and the north terminus of the Alberta Streetcar.
We’ve written about this corner before, which was dubbed “the finest corner in Concordia” back in 1915, following a summer evening’s soiree of dance, music and trees sparkling with electric lights.
The 1944 photo shows a corner entry and what looks like French doors that open out onto Ainsworth. We’ve been in the neighborhood since the late 1980s and that south wall of French doors during our time has always been covered over with siding.
Over the years, the building has housed many businesses, including the Mauser-Lamont Insurance Agency, Town Mart Cleaners, Emerson’s Grocery (1930s), and Hinrich’s Grocery (1920s).
Development permits on file suggest the now-vacant lot will be developed as a new 14-unit townhouse in two buildings with no garage.
Alameda Old House History 
I live very close to this parcel of land. It was amazing to see the building only took 1 day to tear it down completely. The other day all the trees had been cut down on the east side of the property. There’s one lowly chicken inn her coop right next to the fence line. She has lost weight and feathers from all the trauma. She’s not the only one sad to see this landmark disappear…
No off street parking? Of course not. The new residents will all take public transit and ride bicycles. Another fine old building bites the dust in the City’s campaign to provide affordable housing that starts at $800,000)unit (or rents for $5,000/mo.)
Waste not.
Once again, it seems no off-street parking is mentioned.munson9879
Leeeave it to the city of Portland to have no parking AGAIN! Built a huge apt complex on 42 and Presccott and NO PARKING! Somebody in planning needs to get their stuff together! No parking means no parking on street either to visit businesses. I used to shop on Fremont..not any more because there is no where to PARK!!
What a unique little house with a history — and what a shame to lose it. Sigh. We don’t deserve nice things.
just down the block from us at the corner of Northeast 24th and Alameda, there is an entire new English style wing going on the house tht once belonged to Allce and Bud.
it’s going to look spectacular. Must be a fun story there
just down the block from us at the corner of Northeast 24th and Alameda, there is an entire new English style wing going on the house tht once belonged to Allce and Bud.
it’s going to look spectacular. Must be a fun story there