Walk NW 23rd and learn about its transformation from an elite
residential neighborhood to a trendy retail and upscale dining
DISTRICT. Tours meet most Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am adavanced
booking required. This tour compliments our Slabtown Tour by
focusing on the HISTORICALLY ELITE END OF NW 23RD CLOSER TO W
BURNSIDE. Highlights of the tour include the tale of the notrorious
Nina Churchaman Larowe, the site of one of the largest alcohol raids
in PORTLAND history, the view of the Captain Joseph A. Sladen House
and a few odd alterations of domestic dwellings adapted for commercial
uses. Guests learn about a number of preservation tales and HISTORIC
STUCTURE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT FROM THEIR GUIDE, an expert on
HISTORIC PRESERVATION WITH A PHD IN URBAN STUDIES.FAQS
WHAT DO YOU DO IF THERE IS ICE OR SNOW?
It is not safe for us to operate tours on slippery streets. We will
refund your tour costs.
WHAT DO YOU DO IF IT IS 100 DEGREES?
If there is a heat advisory (a period of hot temperature expected by
the local/national weather service), this can create a situation where
heat illnesses are possible and it is recommended to stay out of the
sun. Slabtown Tours LLC will try to reschedule the tour for later in
the day on the same Thursday or Sunday.
WHAT DO I DO IF I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SCHEDULED TOUR?
There are no refunds for no-shows, but if you cancel before the start
of the tour, you can reschedule for another date. If you need to
cancel, call 503.206.4676 or e-mail: slabtowntours@gmail.com. If you
are running late for a tour, text 971.302.3926.
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS GETTING TO THE EVENT?
Parking meters arrive in 2016 along major commecil street, but thus
far there are still many areas to park for free. Most tour starting
points are walkable from the Stadium MAX Station stop or other MAX or
Portland Streetcar stops. Timbers and Thorns game days are typically
not ideal days for tours. We suspend tours on dates with heavy parking
needs.
DO WE GET TO GO INSIDE THE HOMES?
No.
Once a year I work with the NW Cultural Center and the Northwest
Children’s Theater to help put on a historic home tour (upcoming
June 11, 2017). Please like the Slabtown Tour LLC Facebook page or
sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay informed about other
opportunities to enter historic homes.
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Landline for Slabtown Tours LLC: 503.206.4676
Text if you are late for a tour: 971.302.3926
email: slabtowntours@gmail.com
Donation requests please send to Slabtown Tours LLC PO Box 83253
Portland, OR 97283-0253
CAN GUESTS PLAY POKEMON GO ON YOUR TOUR?
Yes.
CAN I BRING MY DOG ON THE TOUR?
Yes well-behaved dogs can join our standard tours on leash. We do not
enter any buildings on our regular tours.
I HEARD THERE IS A WAIVER COULD YOU SHARE THE TEXT WITH ME?
Yes. You can view the waiver here:
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER & EXPLANATION OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
In consideration for being allowed to participate in the WALKING TOUR
“Slabtown Tours LLC”, I agree as follows:
1. That I understand that there are no refunds for the tour.
2. That I will fully cooperate with the tour leader and any building
or business owner, employee, etc., whose establishment we visit;
3. That the tour will be conducted on public streets and that I will
not block sidewalks or impede the flow of pedestrian traffic;
4. That I do not have any physical, mental, or emotional disability or
illness that would cause me any difficulties or harm as a participant
on the WALKING TOUR;
5. That for the protection of intellectual property rights, I
understand I cannot use and audio or visual recording devices without
advance written permission from Tanya Lyn March and Slabtown Tours
LLC;
6. That I will not use the information, photographs, videos, film,
digital images, or audio recordings which I obtain as a result of
participating on this WALKING TOUR TO WRITE ANY BOOKS, magazine or
newspaper articles, plays, video or film scripts, CDs, CD ROMs, DVDs,
games, audio tapes, web sites, etc., including assist any other entity
in these activities, without prior written permission from Tanya Lyn
March; [PLEASE NOTE: This covers all intellectual property rights!]
7. I understand there are known and unknown dangers which will be
encountered on this tour, and I hereby waive any claims for liability
that I have, or may in the future have, against "Slabtown Tours LLC.,
and/or Tanya Lyn March, or any businesses, their owner(s) and
employees, and hereby release those parties from any claims which I
have or may in the future have as a result of this tour for any harm
or injuries that I may sustain, specifically including any harm or
injuries that I may sustain as a result of the negligence of any of
the above parties.
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