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Shanghaiers, Saloons and Skullduggery: A Walking Tour of Portland's Sinful Past
Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
Portland, OR
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As a nexus for labor and shipping in the Pacific Northwest, Portland often had the repute of a rugged, rough and tumble town, more than willing to allow the miners, loggers, and fishermen an opportunity to part with their hard earned cash in whatever debaucherous manner they chose. In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in "Whitechapel," "The North End," or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or "Strip City," still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

Join Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin as we visit locations of famous saloons, bars and bordellos, card rooms and gambling dens, some of which are still in operation today! The tour will meet at Thirsty Lion Pub (71 SW 2nd Ave.). Feel free to stop by early for a pint and grub! The tour will "end" outside of Mary's Club, one of Portland's most hallowed strip clubs*. At the conclusion of the tour, you can join Doug inside for an adult beverage!

Doug Kenck-Crispin is the Ribald Resident Historian from www.orhistory.com. He is the co-producer of the bi-weekly podcast series Kick Ass Oregon History. Doug has been featured in the Portland Mercury, The Oregonian, Portland Monthly and OPB's Oregon Experience. He has a BA in History, and is nearing completion of his MA in Public History, with an emphasis on the History of the Pacific Northwest (Portland State University). A lifelong resident of the region, Doug enjoys a good yarn  the more bizarre and unbecoming the better  especially when they are true!

*This tour is best suited for those 21+
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Location

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill (View)
71 SW 2nd ave
Portland, OR 97214
United States

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Education > Tours
Other > Holiday
Social > Adult
Arts

Minimum Age: 21
Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No

Contact

Owner: PDX Pipeline
On BPT Since: Oct 29, 2011
 
PDX Pipeline
www.pdxpipeline.com


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