Explores the history and legacy of the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon, focusing on its founder, Simon Benson, and the hotel’s impact on the city, including its architecture, famous guests, and the stories it holds.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The New Great Depression and Currency Wars, a telling prediction for how AI will endanger global economic markets and security.

MoneyGPT shows that the danger is not that AI will malfunction, but that it will function exactly as intended. The peril is not in the algorithms, but in ourselves. And it’s up to us to intervene with old-fashioned human logic and common sense before it’s too late.

By deferring the capital gain and depreciation recapture taxes when an appreciated investment real estate asset is disposed or sold, an investor potentially can retain significantly more money as working capital which can be reinvested in a larger and better performing asset; and at the same time, the investor can gain additional tax advantages, achieve better leveraging, reset depreciation schedule, improve income and cash flow, avoid delayed maintenance, realize larger appreciation, part with undesirable tenants and receive other benefits associated with a more favorable and better performing replacement property.

Is a comprehensive guide designed to explain the probate process in a clear and accessible way. Probate refers to the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered, ensuring that their debts are paid, assets are distributed to beneficiaries, and the will (if there is one) is executed according to the decedent’s wishes.

MacColl’s work is a comprehensive analysis of Portland’s evolution from 1885 to 1915, a time marked by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and political reform. The narrative explores the roles of influential businessmen, political leaders, and civic organizations in steering the city’s growth. It also highlights the challenges faced by the working class and marginalized communities during this transformative era.

Published in 1979, MacColl’s book provides a detailed analysis of the interplay between business interests and political power in Portland. He explores how a small group of elites, including bankers, developers, and legal advisers, controlled the city’s politics and urban planning decisions. This concentration of power led to the development of a city that prioritized the interests of the business community, often at the expense of broader public needs.

The Summer 1988 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly (Volume 89, No. 2) features three insightful articles that delve into Portland’s early economic landscape, the challenges faced by Black legal professionals in the West, and the origins of banking in Oregon.

The book centers on Heidi Rikan, an ex-stripper with ties to organized crime, who operated a call girl ring in Washington, D.C. Rikan’s clientele reportedly included influential politicians and public figures, making her operation a potential source of scandal. Stanford contends that the Watergate break-in was orchestrated to prevent the exposure of these compromising connections.

The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck is a compelling blend of memoir, history, and adventure, chronicling the author’s 2,000-mile journey across the historic Oregon Trail in a covered wagon pulled by a team of mules. Buck embarks on this ambitious expedition with his brother Nick and a Jack Russell terrier named Olive Oyl, retracing the path taken by 19th-century pioneers from Missouri to Oregon .

The Oregon Coast Trail spans approximately 400 miles, stretching from Fort Stevens State Park near the Columbia River to the California border. This guidebook is the first to provide a thorough, mile-by-mile breakdown of the trail, making it an invaluable tool for planning and executing a successful hike along this stunning coastal route.

In more than 200 plans and drawings and over 600 photographs both historical and contemporary, Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon, presents both the houses that remain and some vanished glories of the past.

As Portland has grown and changed, so has its architectural landscape. Once prominent landmarks have disappeared–the Marquam Building collapsed during 1912 renovations, the massive chamber of commerce building became a parking lot and the Corbett Building became a shopping mall. Discover the stories behind some of Portland’s most iconic buildings, including the Beth Israel Synagogue and the first East Side High School, both lost to fire. Join historian Val C. Ballestrem as he explores the city’s architectural heritage from the 1890s to the present, as well as the creative forces behind it.

A history of the who’s, where’s, and when’s of Oregon’s gold discoveries….taken from news reports, letters, diaries, and publications in addition to the author’s personal experiences.

Ghost Towns of the Pacific Northwest is a guidebook to the best boomtowns of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Once thriving centers for mining, fishing, logging, and national defense, these abandoned camps and pioneer villages still ring with history.

From a volcanic eruption that created the deepest lake in North America to a freighter wreck that took nine years to clean up, It Happened in Oregon looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Beaver State.

Many Oregonians think of the Civil War as a faraway event or something that happens when the Ducks and the Beavers tangle. Few know that the state raised two Union regiments or that more than ten thousand Union and Confederate veterans made their way to Oregon after the war.

Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 by Weldon Willis Rau offers a poignant and detailed account of the 1852 overland migration, the largest on record, which saw thousands of settlers journeying westward, many seeking new opportunities in Oregon and California. This historical narrative is enriched by the firsthand experiences of Mary Ann and Willis Boatman, a young married couple from Illinois, whose journey is chronicled alongside other emigrants’ accounts.

The History of the Oregon Trail For Kids by James Smith is an engaging educational resource tailored for young readers, offering a comprehensive overview of the Oregon Trail’s significance in American history. This book is part of the “History Just for Kids” series, aiming to present historical events in an accessible and engaging manner for children.

Potluck on Gaia is an historical novel based primarily on the experiences of two sisters, part of the migration of small town mid-westerners who moved to the west coast to work in the war industries during World War II. For the first time in their lives, Diane and Daphne live and work in close proximity with African Americans, Japanese Americans, Jews, and American Indians, all of whom are also living in Vanport, a housing project built to house the influx of workers from all over the United States who poured into the Portland, Oregon area to build Victory ships at the Kaiser shipyards.

This memoir provides a candid look at the gritty realities of policing, introducing readers to a cast of characters including pimps, prostitutes, safe crackers, murderers, drug addicts, thieves, and thugs. DuPay’s narrative pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the police force, exposing the corruption, burnout, and heartache that often accompany long-term law enforcement careers.

Oregon’s Promise explores familiar and neglected people and movements in the state’s history, while challenging readers to view Oregon’s past, present, and future in a new way. David Peterson del Mar recognizes that the words “Oregon history” conjure up images of Lewis and Clark and rugged pioneers.

Eastern Oregon encompasses seventeen counties and spans two time zones, featuring a wide array of terrains from high deserts to alpine peaks. Historian Thomas Cox employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating environmental history, cultural and physical geography, and natural resource management, to narrate the region’s story .

Oregon-American Lumber Company, highlighting its strategies for timber extraction, milling, and distribution. A significant aspect of the company’s success was its development of kiln-drying techniques, enabling the shipment of Douglas fir lumber by rail to midwestern markets- a notable innovation at the time.

This is the definitive book on Portland’s political, social, and cultural history, beginning in 1845 when a 16-lot townsite was laid out on the bank of the Willamette River and continuing through April 2001, the 150th anniversary of Portland city government. The story is enlivened by anecdotes that bring to life the unique individuals and controversial issues of Portland’s distant and more recent past.

Travel along the Oregon Trail with the pioneers who dared to “face the elephant” as they moved west in search of a new life. Compiled from the trail diaries and memoirs that document this momentous period in American history, Oregon Trail Stories is a fascinating look at the great American migration of the 19th century.

The Oregon Desert is a wild, rough region that does things to people who try to change it. It is like “”The anvil that wears the hammer out.”” Stories of life on the desert are told with deep, subtle humor, wisdom and charm, producing a delightful book.

Within these pages you’ll meet the most prolific safe burglar and jewel thief the Pacific Northwest has ever known-a man named Billy. You’ll see how Billy was foiled by a shrewd longshoreman eating a ham and cheese sandwich on his lunch break. You’ll meet another jewel thief, Chuck, who never could figure out why the Pawn shops in Las Vegas were onto him.

An unsolved hometown murder casts a foreboding shadow over the journey. Mounting responsibilities wiehg heavy on Dorcas’ shoulders while navigating the trail along the Platte River. Family, friends, and neighbors can’t seem to get along without her help.

Day Hiking Oregon Coast, 2nd Ed.: Beaches, Headlands, Oregon Trail by Bonnie Henderson is a comprehensive hiking guidebook that offers 132 hikes along Oregon’s Pacific coastline, including the entire 382-mile Oregon Coast Trail from Washington to California. This edition is designed for both casual day hikers and those interested in undertaking the full Oregon Coast Trail.

Oregon Geographic Names is more than just a geographical reference; it serves as a cultural and historical record, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped Oregon’s landscape. The book is an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Oregon’s history and geography.

The Real Estate Bestie Devotional: 40 Days of Seeking God First in Life and Business is a faith-filled journey designed to help women in real estate create a consistent rhythm of meeting with the Lord. Each daily entry includes scripture, honest reflections from a fellow real estate bestie, a guided prayer, and space to journal—because the quiet moments with God are where true confidence, clarity, and peace begin.

The Oregon Trail blends rich historical context, ethnographic detail, and personal reflection. Parkman provides a firsthand account of the landscape, wildlife, and the complex cultures of the Native American tribes he encounters.

Portland’s early days were marked by a lack of regulation and a thriving saloon culture. After long days in the logging camps and on the docks, workers sought diversion in the city’s saloons, which offered alcohol, gambling, and other entertainments. Streckert traces this history, highlighting the saloons, gambling rings, and the individuals-impresarios, gangsters, and racketeers-who contributed to Portland’s storied and scandalous reputation.