Rocky Butte Preservation Society

Tag: Joseph Wood Hill park

  • Winner Winner Turkey Dinner at Rocky Butte

    —

    by

    RockyButtePS's avatar

    Rocky

    RockyButtePS

    in

    The cross country running competition on Thanksgiving Day in 1934 featured live poultry as a winning trophy.  First place took home the Turkey. Second place a fat live goose. Third place a vociferous quaking duck. Fourth place a chicken. Fifth place a fresh uncooked egg!  

  • The Ornamental Range Finder and Tablets

    —

    by

    RockyButtePS's avatar

    Rocky

    RockyButtePS

    in

    Portland Parks and Rec recently restored the viewfinder and plaque at the crest of Rocky Butte, at Joseph Wood Hill Park! This “Ornamental Range Finder” as once referenced shows us the direction and elevation of specific landmarks that are visible from the vantage point. The viewfinder was most likely installed around 1935-37, during the initial…