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Ross Fogelquist

Posted on July 21, 2013 by GHHP

Ross Fogelquist has lived in one of the most charming and well known homes in Garden Home since 1952. He attended seventh and eighth grade at Garden Home School and graduated from Beaverton High School. His lovely home at 8740 SW … Continue reading →

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Mike Dardis and the Joe Dardis Band

Posted on June 17, 2013 by GHHP

We moved to Garden Home in 1951 when I was in the sixth grade. We were living in Portland in the Grant High School area at the time and weren’t planning on moving. At that time my mother, Catherine Dardis, … Continue reading →

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Fogelbo, home of Ross Fogelquist

Posted on March 21, 2013 by GHHP

This lovely home at 8740 SW Oleson Road is nestled on a couple acres of mature trees, shrubs and flowers. It is called Fogelbo (bird nest) which is derived from the family name of Fogelquist. Henry Steiner built the home … Continue reading →

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Erich and Burnace Porshman / Bryse-Harvey and Nahstoll CENTURY Home

Posted on January 22, 2013 by GHHP

The Erich and Burnace Porshman* home on SW Stewart Street is an example of a 1914 carefully handcrafted home that grew from a one-room house into an interesting home filled with art and unique features. The original Porshman mailbox is … Continue reading →

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Rummer Homes, Paul Herman

Posted on November 22, 2012 by GHHP

In 1968, Polly and I left the four kids back east with their grandma, and came out to Oregon to look for housing. We spent several days, looked at a variety of homes, and decided that none of them was for … Continue reading →

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