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Carlo Andrew Poutala and Firlock Paints

Posted on March 6, 2015 by GHHP

Carlo lived on SW 78th in Garden Home and manufactured Firlock Paints in his garage. This paint was used on many homes in Garden Home.  The following was his obituary published in the Finnish Brotherhood newsletter.  Reprinted by permission from … Continue reading →

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Winter 2014 News

Posted on December 14, 2014 by GHHP

Did you get our Winter 2015 Newsletter? Check it out here! Historic Garden Home Calendar through the Decades – we’re moving into February with the wonderful photo of the huge trestle the early trains used to get to Garden Home. … Continue reading →

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2015 Calendar For Sale

Posted on October 21, 2014 by GHHP

2015 Calendar: Historic Garden Home through the Decades Each month describes a different decade in the history of Garden Home. These calendars are great just for the historic photos and text. Calendars are available locally for $8 at Lamb’s Market, … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2014 Armed Forces Day celebration

Posted on May 17, 2014 by GHHP

On May 17, 2014, the Garden Home History Project hosted a celebration of Armed Forces Day at the Garden Home Recreation Center. The event included a formal color guard presentation by the Aloha American Legion Post, introductions of attending veterans … Continue reading →

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Spring 2014 News

Posted on March 14, 2014 by GHHP

Garden Home Remembers Our Veterans. May 17, 2014 from 1 to 4 pm at the Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, Oregon Some 70 years ago, this young 2nd. Lt. Robert H. Strong (photo) spent a memorable … Continue reading →

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