Tag Archives: Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial

Band of Business Brothers

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Roy Widing

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 →

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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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The Lady in the Tomb

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Roy Widing

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 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 →

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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.