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Memorial Day Invitation
The magnificent Rae tomb is opened each year on Memorial Day. This is your opportunity to tour one of Oregon’s most breathtaking structures.
Posted in history, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Oregon, Memorial Day Portland, Non-Fiction, Oregon Cemeteries, Oregon History, Portland, Portland History, Portland Memorial Day, Rae Tomb, Tomb Tour, Whispers From The Tomb
Tagged Memorial Day, Non Fiction, Oregon History, Oregon Mausoleum, Wilhelm's Portland Memorial
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Portland’s Rae Tomb Interview
This interesting interview covers many facets of the magnificent Rae tomb in Portland, Oregon.
Posted in history, Inman-Poulsen, mausoleum, Memorial Day, Non-Fiction, Oregon Cemeteries, Oregon History, Portland, Portland Mausoleum, Portland Oregon Memorial Day, Whispers From The Tomb, Wilhelm's Portland Memorial
Tagged Cemetery, history, mausoleum, Memorial Day, Non-Fiction, oregon, Oregon History, Wilhelm's Portland Memorial
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Band of Business Brothers
If you’re stopping by Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial on Memorial Day weekend, there’s much to behold during your visit. Yet while touring the ‘Rae Room’ tomb is a unique experience, several key figures at rest nearby hold important connections to the … Continue reading
Memorial Day 2023
Visitors to Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial mausoleum can tour the magnificent ‘Rae Room’ tomb this Memorial Day for free.
The Lady in the Tomb
In this undated photo, Elizabeth Rae, the lady in Portland’s magnificent ‘Rae Room’ tomb is shown on the right, next to an unnamed friend. The accompanying article is from a Kansas newspaper, the Wilson County Citizen, in January, 1909. Born … Continue reading
Gracious Gift
Elizabeth Rae rests next to her husband, George Rae in Portland’s magnificent ‘Rae Room’ tomb. Elizabeth’s maiden name was Maxwell and before her marriage to George Rae, Elizabeth’s prior married name was Miller. This ring was gifted from Elizabeth to … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon History, Oregon Mausoleums, Portland, Portland History, Portland Mausoleum, Portland Memorial, Portland Oregon, Rae Room, Rae Tomb, Whispers From The Tomb, Wilhelm's Portland Memorial
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Memorial Day, 2022
Local Memorial Day news coverage features Portland’s historic Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial mausoleum and the fascinating ‘Rae Room’ tomb there. Here’s some helpful information, if you’re planning to attend: Expect lots of Memorial Day visitors to begin arriving around Noon. By … Continue reading
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The Love Story
This November 106 years ago, the couple in Portland, Oregon’s opulent Rae Room tomb finally married. As revealed in ‘Whispers From The Tomb,’ tough and craggy lumberman George Rae was actually a closet romantic: “At first glance, the wedding date … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, Non-Fiction, NW History, oregon, Oregon History, Portland, Portland Oregon, romance, Whispers From The Tomn
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Give A Book This Christmas
It’s not too early to start Holiday shopping. For that fan of history, Oregon, romance or non-fiction on your list, we’ve got you covered. Order a copy of ‘Whispers From The Tomb.’About The BookThe accidental discovery of a magnificent tomb … Continue reading
Video of Portland’s Rae Room Tomb
Posted in Inman-Poulsen, Oregon Cemeteries, Oregon Memorial Day Weekend, Portland, Portland History, Portland Mausoleum, Portland Memorial Day, Portland Non-Fiction, Portland Oregon Memorial Day
Tagged Elizabeth Rae, George Rae, Inman-Poulsen Lumber, Oregon History, Oregon Mausoleum, Oregon Non-Fiction, Oregon Tomb, Portland Memorial
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Whispers From The Tomb 