Central Park, WA

Portland

Fall!!

#troveron #colorful
Built in 1934 to house the first telephone exchange in the city of Vancouver, the building stood in place for over fifty years before it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic places in 1986. It is still very structurally sound, houses a set of offices, and is used every working day of the year.  Most of what I can say about its history, design, and construction would simply be a repetition of the material you'll find in the referenced link.

What these documents won't tell you is the effect it will have, seeing it against the sharp blue sky a little over an hour before sunset.  I have lived in this city for more than twenty-five years, and I am here to tell you, it was as if I was seeing it for the first time.


http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJB4H_Vancouver_Telephone_Building_Vancouver_Washington

A fine example of art deco #Architecture in Vancouver, Washington.
Yesterday, I learned a valuable lesson.  If you bombard Trover with what are essentially pictures of blue air, be prepared for the collective response to be  something along the lines of "Meh."   Lesson learned.  So, today I'm putting something in front of the blue air.  

Trees, stripped of their leaves, and weaving glorious mazes of limbs and branches in every direction.

These all appear within a mile of my home, so their value to an eager traveller is somewhat suspect.  Still, I hope they're odd and delicate and maybe beautiful enough to make you pause on your endless adventures and breathe a little sigh of wonder.

Happy Troving, people.
What do I say?  The boy likes his peanuts.  Addiction can be a powerful thing.
A trio of birches that have been growing here for about 25 years. They're were nearly lost to an ice storm, and then to an infestation of insect larvae. But they're still going strong.

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Central Park Hotel Deals

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$108 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,278 reviews)
Clean, good price, central location

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Park Lane Suites and Inn

Park Lane Suites and Inn

2.5 out of 5
809 SW King Avenue Portland OR
$105 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$122 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,686 reviews)
Staff is helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$133 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (346 reviews)
Had a great stay, front desk staff and valets were great. Walls are pretty thin though! Noise in hallway and rooms next door really carries through into room

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

4 out of 5
1000 NE Multnomah Street Portland OR
$115 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$134 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice room with view overlooking park. Close to shopping and restaurants. Good restaurant option in the hotel too.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St Portland OR
$135 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$157 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was great and super friendly. My complaints are that the room was not super clean. The bathroom sink was filthy, and you could see water stains on the shower from previous use. A lot of the walls had noticeable paint chips and the bed frames were extremely worn out and pealing. Also, although ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1355 SW 2nd Ave. Portland OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$143 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,464 reviews)
Room was very clean.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighborhoods around Central Park

Aerial View of the Vancouver, Washington Skyline during Summer

Downtown Vancouver

Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Columbia River and Clark County Historical Museum while you're in town.

Downtown Vancouver
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North Portland

North Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Heron Lakes Golf Club and Portland International Raceway. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station.

North Portland
The Portland skyline on a crisp clear winter night. The Eastbank Esplanade is an ideal stroll the see this beautiful city at any hour of the day.
#Oregon #Portland #skyline #night #Eastbankesplanade

Northeast Portland

Inner Northeast Portland boasts shopping areas like Lloyd District and Alberta Arts District, while the area near Burnside Bridge offers a lively nightlife with bars such as The Chesterfield and music venues like The Doug Fir Lounge.

Northeast Portland
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Eliot

While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.

Eliot
Moda Center which includes signage

Lloyd District

3.5/5(976 area reviews)

Lloyd Center and Moda Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.

Lloyd District
China town, Portland Oregon..

Northwest Portland

If you're spending time in Northwest Portland, check out sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.

Northwest Portland


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