Tag Archives: Astoria OR

Strong as Iron

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Maggie C

“After arriving from China my dad took a year to save enough money working in San Francisco and he then walked to Astoria.” [ 718 miles ] “My grandfather brought home salmon cheeks, a delicacy to the Chinese but a … Continue reading →

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“Ornate” 1880s Style

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Maggie C

When I saw that this week’s Daily Post photo challenge was on the theme “ornate,” the first thing that came to mind was the Captain George Flavel House in Astoria, OR. Built in 1885, the home is now a museum. I … Continue reading →