Category Archives: Portland Mausoleum

Memorial Day 2023

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Roy Widing

Visitors to Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial mausoleum can tour the magnificent ‘Rae Room’ tomb this Memorial Day for free.

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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 →

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Gracious Gift

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Roy Widing

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 →

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Video of Portland’s Rae Room Tomb

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roy Widing

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The End Of A Perfect Day

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Roy Widing

Many wonder about the beautiful stained glass in Portland’s ‘Rae Room’ tomb. Some suggest that wooded scene was placed inside the elaborate sepulchre given George Rae’s work as a lumberman. But might there be more behind this seemingly minor clue? … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Book Signing

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Roy Widing

This Memorial Day beginning at 11:30 AM at Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial, a limited copy run of the non-fiction book ‘Whispers From The Tomb’ signed by the author will be available to purchase for $25. Tour the historic Rae Room tomb … Continue reading →