1980-1989 – Page 7 – For Portlanders Only

An Old-Fashioned Meier & Frank Christmas — 1982

December 25, 2017 Peter Paltridge

This was Meier & Frank’s ad campaign for the 1982 holiday season. As you know, Macy’s took over all the

December 21, 2017 Peter Paltridge

Up until the mid-2000’s, Meier & Frank was a big department store chain in the Northwest. This Christmas we’ll be

This’ll make your Christmas even better than before.

December 19, 2017 Peter Paltridge

To my knowledge there hasn’t been a Thriftway in Portland since the 90s. The music played here is a softer

November 18, 2017 Peter Paltridge

According to some accounts, this was the arcade Polybius showed up in. Try to spot it!

November 11, 2017 Peter Paltridge

Another gutted episode with just the wraparound content. But what wraparound content it is! It’s the Washington Park area connecting

November 6, 2017 Peter Paltridge

While most people remember Rod Anders for his Ramblin Rod persona, he was a man of many buttons. Here’s a

November 4, 2017 Peter Paltridge

This one is a real snapshot of its time. The bridging segments are set at Mount Tabor. And only one

Back in 1981, my dad taped nearly everything at the SP speed and space was at a premium. He only

March 2, 2017 Peter Paltridge

Did you know that in the early 80’s, nearly every mall in Portland had a water tube ride? Now you