We spent Saturday morning walking the hills of old Oregon City, stopping at multiple yard sales. It was the one weekend each year when the whole town tries to get organized and sell their junk. The most enjoyable part of it was admiring the historic houses. Many of them have plaques identifying the original owner. Some have been designated as historic landmarks. Those fortunate few receive a property tax discount for 15 years. The yards around the homes are the most interesting. Some have traditional grass, but many look like a jungle. This photo is representative of a typical side yard. It looks as if you tried to walk through, that vines would grasp you about the head and neck. In fact, most of their children under the age of two are lost in such a manner.
Monday, August 15, 2011
OREGON CITY YARD SALES
We spent Saturday morning walking the hills of old Oregon City, stopping at multiple yard sales. It was the one weekend each year when the whole town tries to get organized and sell their junk. The most enjoyable part of it was admiring the historic houses. Many of them have plaques identifying the original owner. Some have been designated as historic landmarks. Those fortunate few receive a property tax discount for 15 years. The yards around the homes are the most interesting. Some have traditional grass, but many look like a jungle. This photo is representative of a typical side yard. It looks as if you tried to walk through, that vines would grasp you about the head and neck. In fact, most of their children under the age of two are lost in such a manner.
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