The libraries here have cool cultural passes you can check out for various destinations around Portland and get in for free. Yesterday Patrick and I explored the Pittock Mansion. It's beautiful set up on a hill above Portland. I love historic homes and the stories they tell and this home was mo different. Mr. Pittock and his wife arrived here on The Oregon trail. He was penniless when he got a job at The Oregonian newspaper. By age 24 he owned the paper. Pretty neat success story. They moved into the mansion in 1914 and only lived there a few short years before their deaths. We really enjoyed visiting. Next time we'll bring the kids.
