HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Another sign signals a big tree’s demise

Written December 8th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

For the second time since just before Thankgiving I came across a yellow sign on an Albany tree. Signs like this give the neighbors notice that the tree will be felled.


It’s not corona; no, it’s just asphalt

Written April 7th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

New paving may not sound like an earthshaking development, but during these Days of Corona, if something has nothing to do with the virus it should be worth at least a brief look.


Old Book House: It’s nearly done

Written September 28th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

The conversion of the Old Book House in Albany’s Willamette Neighborhood is just about complete. At least that’s the way it looks to me, from the outside.


Update: Rescuing an old house

Written February 5th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

The woman who lived in this Albany house most of her life will be remembered when the place is rebuilt and named in her honor.


In Willamette area, a renovation

Written February 2nd, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Looks like something is happening with this house, more than a century old, in Albany’s Willamette neighborhood. The site has been cleaned up and there’s a construction company’s sign out front.


Habitat house: This one is special

Written September 27th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

On one of my bike routes through Albany’s neighborhoods, I could not help but notice building activity on Front Avenue along with a sign announcing that something special was going on. What’s happening at 2234 Front Ave. N.E. is that Habitat for Humanity is building a house, but not just any house.


 
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