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Remembering Gerry Frank

September 21, 1923 to March 13, 2022 We were sorry to learn of Gerry Frank’s passing on March 13, 2022, aged 98. Gerry was born on September 21, 1923 in Portland to Aaron and Ruth Frank. They lived in SW … Continue reading

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June 2022 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Hello Friends! Garden Home is busy! Even the ducks! Ross Fogelquist, Old Market Pub, Fanno Creek Trail Walk, and our duck families. Thank you for your generous donations, your nice comments, and hopefully, your good intentions to write us a … Continue reading

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March 2022 News

In this edition: Remembering Gerry Frank, March 2022 Gazette, and Ace Hardware grand opening. Welcome to our website about historic Garden Home. In the People and Places pages, you’ll find well over two hundred stories, and over two thousand photos … Continue reading

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February 2022 News

In this edition: Ace Hardware grand opening, Garden Home Library historical display, remembering Dorothy Upchurch’s memoir of growing up in the White Store, and discovering the Nordia House new exhibit featuring the historic Fogelbo log cabin (the home of Ross Fogelquist). Welcome to … Continue reading

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January 2022 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Hello Friends and Happy New Year! This will cover the latest in Garden Home. Thank you for your generous donations, your nice comments, and hopefully, your good intentions to write us a story about your family! If you wish to … Continue reading

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December 2021 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Hello Garden Home History Friends, Holiday Greetings! Thank you for reading and sharing our Garden Home history! These are historic times that we’re living through. Let us know how you’re doing. Best wishes to you from all of our volunteer … Continue reading

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October 2021 News

In this edition: Trader Joe’s grand opening, Garden Home Library historical display, Red Electric wines, new Garden Home artifacts, an update on the beavers in Hideaway Park, revisiting the 1903 Halloween murder, remembering the first class of Garden Home School … Continue reading

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October 2021 Update – Garden Home History Email

Hello Garden Home History Friends, Thanks to all of you who have responded so nicely to our monthly Updates about Garden Home history. This month it’s Trader Joe’s grand opening, Garden Home Library historical display, Red Electric wines, new Garden … Continue reading

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August 2021 News

In this edition: August 2021 Gazette, OPB Oregon Experience – Road to Statehood, Remember series entry, Discover Garden Home series entry. Welcome to our website about historic Garden Home. In the People and Places pages, you’ll find well over two … Continue reading

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Michael Gazeley-Romney obituary

July 29, 1989 to July 1, 2021 Michael was the first son of Barb Gazeley and Kent Romney, joined by brother Patrick in November 1991. Michael died mid-day Thursday, July 1, 2021 in a motorcycle accident. Michael had an essential … Continue reading

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