"A new entry in the National Register of Historic Places may be a spot you regularly pick up dog poop! That's right, Balch Gulch Bridge-spanning the gulch between NW 29th and NW 31st, where many pick up Forest Park's Lower Macleay Trail-was officially designated by the National Park Service in September. Bridge heads likely already know that the steel structure makes use of a load-bearing framework of triangles fastened with flexible pin connections."
"This pre-rivets/bolts method can only be seen today in 12 other Oregon bridges. In 1905, the bridge's construction allowed the city's streetcar lines to better connect Willamette Heights neighborhood to the rest of Portland's Northwest, increasing the area's growth. The streetcar doesn't go that far north anymore, and it's instead served by a bus route. * That'll be on Pop Quiz PDX at a later time, I'm sure. Did you take this week's local and topical news quiz? The theme is Party Time at ICE!"
A donation request encourages monthly contributions to support local news and culture reporting, with donations tax-deductible and subscription delivery available. Morning weather predictions emphasize rain across Portland for several days. Local news notes include President Trump issuing renewed threats mentioning "insurrection," upcoming night closures on I-5 between I-405 and Terwilliger Blvd in November, and Balch Gulch Bridge joining the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge features a rare pin-connected triangular steel framework from the streetcar era, once aiding neighborhood growth; the area is now served by buses. Local quizzes, event ticket drops, and an ice cream tidbit are also mentioned.
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