Author Archives: GHHP

Detailed chronology of Beaverton High School from old issues of the Hummer

Posted on September 28, 2016 by GHHP

Below is a collection of notes about the history of Beaverton High School prepared by Lisa Sandmire for the Beaverton High School centennial celebration. She used Beaverton High School’s archive of past issues of The Hummer and other sources as … Continue reading →

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September 2016 News

Posted on September 12, 2016 by GHHP

Welcome to our website about historic Garden Home. In the People and Places pages, you’ll find over a hundred stories and over a thousand photos of vintage Garden Home and residents attending our events. Upcoming Events We begin each regular meeting with a … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2016 Beaverton High and Garden Home School Reunion

Posted on September 5, 2016 by GHHP

On August 13, 2016, about a hundred former students joined us for the Beaverton High and Garden Home School Reunion on a lovely summer day, outside, under the covered play area at the old Garden Home school, now the The Garden … Continue reading →

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Richard Hyslin obituary

Posted on September 4, 2016 by GHHP

[Editor: Richard Hyslin was a long-time Garden Home resident, growing up in Garden Home. His children, Lee, Zachary and Kirsten, also grew up in Garden Home. Richard was a noted artist in the Rio Grande area of Texas.] McAllen – … Continue reading →

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Wayne S. Thurman obituary

Posted on September 4, 2016 by GHHP

Wayne S. Thurman, May 22, 1912 to February 16, 1997 At his request, no service will be held for Wayne S. Thurman, who died Feb. 16, 1997, at age 84. Mr. Thurman was born May 22, 1912 in Elmira.  He graduated … Continue reading →

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Bill Logan obituary

Posted on August 12, 2016 by GHHP

This obituary provided by Bill’s daughter,  Janice Logan, as printed in the Beaverton Valley Times, January 6, 2011. Longtime Beaverton Educator, Willimam Logan, dies William D. Logan Dec. 21, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2010 At his request, no services will be … Continue reading →

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Chronology of the Beaverton High School physical buildings

Posted on August 12, 2016 by GHHP

Below are excerpts from an extensive chronology of Beaverton High School by Lisa Sandmire, derived from past issues of the Beaverton High newspaper, The Hummer, and other historical sources. Click here for a detailed chronology of events and happenings at Beaverton High … Continue reading →

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CENTURY HOMES: Sasha Kaplan and Matt Miner

Posted on July 16, 2016 by GHHP

Address: SW 76th Avenue Originally Built: 1910 Original Owners: Margaret and Peter Bettendorf Built in 1910, this house would qualify as an example of a suburban home built for a family at the turn of the century.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Godwin Family

Posted on July 11, 2016 by GHHP

Jannette Godwin (Wassenberg now) married Jack Godwin and had three children in the 1930s: Jalene, Jean and Jim.  Jalene has been our source for this Godwin material and it is used with her permission. By Jannette Godwin Wassenberg,  2012  (wife … Continue reading →

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CENTURY HOMES: Pat and Andy Dignan

Posted on July 11, 2016 by GHHP

Address: SW Hunt Club Lane Originally Built: 1911 Original Owners: F.A. Martin Built in 1911, the Craftsman style house was one of four original homes built in what is now known as the Hunt Club area. Once a center of … Continue reading →

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