Tag Archives: Oregon History

Memorial Day Invitation

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Roy Widing

The magnificent Rae tomb is opened each year on Memorial Day. This is your opportunity to tour one of Oregon’s most breathtaking structures.

Portland’s Rae Tomb Interview

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Roy Widing

This interesting interview covers many facets of the magnificent Rae tomb in Portland, Oregon.

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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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The Love Story

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Roy Widing

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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Video of Portland’s Rae Room Tomb

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roy Widing

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 | Leave a comment

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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Portland’s 2019 ‘Rae Room’ Tomb Schedule

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Roy Widing

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Hello, My Name is Elizabeth

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Roy Widing

Hell0, my name is Elizabeth Rae. This Memorial Day, you’re invited to learn about my life and view the magnificent tomb built for my husband George and I.