Recently, we had a chance to visit with Jennie Fennelle, a northeast Portland resident and old house dweller who also runs an interesting podcast called Echoes from the Attic.
Jennie wanted to talk about the discovery, intrigue and challenge of researching old houses and the notion that every house has a story (so many stories) which often lead to other stories, insights and questions.
We had a nice chat, which she turned into Episode 5, a 20-minute piece that covers a little bit about the why and the how of old house research. Might spark your imagination to start doing some digging of your own (here are some suggestions about getting started).
Our favorite from Jennie’s podcast line-up is her first, about the mystique and sentimentality of estate sales, but the whole premise of the show is worth a listen.
Happy listening!
Alameda Old House History 
Greetings As you may know, TriMet is working to removing the #17 Bus from the core of three neighborhoods in NE Portland – Irvington, Alameda & Concordia. I expect you may be familiar with the issue and the bus route – which started over a century ago as a streetcar. Would you consider sending the attached information to your mailing list? I’m working with the three neighborhood associations which have opposed the move in the past, but unfortunately, TriMet’s process has frozen them out because they announced the changes on January 5th, after the associations’ January agendas had been set, and it’s closing the comment period on January 31, before the associations can consider during their February meetings. I’m happy to talk and would deeply appreciate any assistance you can provide. Jock Mills 2600 NE Ridgewood Drive (541)7406722