Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Illuminating Interstate: Neon & Roadside History: Jun 9, 2011 6PM-8PM

Interstate Ave, Portland OR

Spectacular Neon on "the Avenue" When: Thur, Jun 9, 2011 6:00PM-8:00PM Where: NE corner of Overlook Park (N. Interstate and Overlook Blvd) Portland, OR Get Map! Cost: Free!

Join the fun
Explore Interstate Avenue's roadside history on a neighborhood walk with Overlook resident Dan Haneckow. Walk up "the Avenue," with stops to discuss neon signs, motels, service stations, restaurants, and Interstate's roadside past as the main north-south highway through North Portland before I-5

Dan Haneckow is the author of the popular Portland blog site Cafe Unknown where you can learn more about Illuminating Interstate. Visit his website and explore this and many other fascinating stories and facts about Portland's history.

More Info?
For more details, contact Rich Cassidy: rich.cassidy@portlandoregon.gov or phone 503-823-6051.

About Ten Toes Express The Ten Toe Express program includes a series of guided walks held Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. from May 5th through September 10th.

Click here to view the schedule of guided walks.

Thursdays, 6PM
Jun 9    Illuminating Interstate
Jun 23    NP Greenway
Jul 7    Beaumont-Wilshire Loop
Jul 21    Piedmont, Humboldt, King, Boise & Eliot Highlights
Aug 4    Overlook Views
Aug 18    Historic Hollywood
Sep 1    Historic Sullivan’s Gulch

Saturdays, 9AM
Jun 18    Hollywood Farmers Market loop
Jul 16    Walkin’ Wild
Jul 30    Alberta Arts Walk
Aug 13    Cully Green Streets
Sep 10    Going to the River