a. byron balogh, architect (AZ OR WA)
@abbalogh.net
#Architect #Preservation #Guitars #Photography #Roadtrips #Route66 #VinylRecords #TheBeatles #BuddyHolly #ToneGems #FujifilmX #XT2 #XPro2 #NikonD700
Stopped by Porsche Studio in NW Portland yesterday and after 2+ years it looks as good as ever! It was nice to see customers socializing in the library and taking advantage of the espresso bar. Also, there was a fantastic 1956 Porsche 356 A on display, built at the Stuttgart factory for racing!
September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Stopped by Porsche Studio in NW Portland yesterday and after 2+ years it looks as good as ever! It was nice to see customers socializing in the library and taking advantage of the espresso bar. Also, there was a fantastic 1956 Porsche 356 A on display, built at the Stuttgart factory for racing!
1/2 I’m saddened to learn that Sonny Curtis, the great songwriter and musical partner of Buddy Holly & The Crickets passed away today. He was one of the original rockers.
September 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
1/2 I’m saddened to learn that Sonny Curtis, the great songwriter and musical partner of Buddy Holly & The Crickets passed away today. He was one of the original rockers.
Oregon Plant Nearing Completion
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
www.truwe.sohs.org/photos/Medco...
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
www.truwe.sohs.org/photos/Medco...
September 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Oregon Plant Nearing Completion
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
www.truwe.sohs.org/photos/Medco...
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
www.truwe.sohs.org/photos/Medco...
Sawmill Whistle to Blow Monday
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
September 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Sawmill Whistle to Blow Monday
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
Lake Theater & Opera House downtown Clear Lake, Iowa
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
September 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Lake Theater & Opera House downtown Clear Lake, Iowa
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
Cute old Craftsman Style house directly across the street from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Cute old Craftsman Style house directly across the street from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
September 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Naturally grown 'no-spray' blueberries, hand-painted barn wood art and barn quilts! #BlueAcresFarm #Silverton #Oregon
August 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Naturally grown 'no-spray' blueberries, hand-painted barn wood art and barn quilts! #BlueAcresFarm #Silverton #Oregon
Historic Gibbs Schoolhouse (1888) outside Sherwood, Oregon.
July 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Historic Gibbs Schoolhouse (1888) outside Sherwood, Oregon.
Barn on OR Hwy 219 near St. Paul, Oregon.
July 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Barn on OR Hwy 219 near St. Paul, Oregon.
At the Rochester Covered Bridge in Douglas County.
July 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
At the Rochester Covered Bridge in Douglas County.
Butte Falls on the South Fork of Big Butte Creek in Southern Oregon.
July 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Butte Falls on the South Fork of Big Butte Creek in Southern Oregon.
Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point, Oregon.
July 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point, Oregon.
Another century old general store in Williams, Oregon.
July 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Another century old general store in Williams, Oregon.
Provolt Country Store, Provolt, Oregon. The food here is all homemade and fantastic!
July 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Provolt Country Store, Provolt, Oregon. The food here is all homemade and fantastic!
At the McKee Covered Bridge over the Applegate River. All dressed up for 4th of July.
July 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
At the McKee Covered Bridge over the Applegate River. All dressed up for 4th of July.
On the bank of the Rogue River. Casey State Recreation Center.
July 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
On the bank of the Rogue River. Casey State Recreation Center.
On the Upper Rogue River. I fished here many times with my Dad and he once caught a 32 lb. Chinook Salmon near here.
July 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
On the Upper Rogue River. I fished here many times with my Dad and he once caught a 32 lb. Chinook Salmon near here.
On the road again! Table Rock in the Rogue River Valley.
July 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On the road again! Table Rock in the Rogue River Valley.
My brother @sonofsandor.bsky.social and I were born and lived less than 10 miles from the junction of Route 66 and U.S. Hwy. 395 (now I-215). See map.
May 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My brother @sonofsandor.bsky.social and I were born and lived less than 10 miles from the junction of Route 66 and U.S. Hwy. 395 (now I-215). See map.
