Buildings

The Foundry At Oswego Pointe.

Last summer while walking at Roehr Park, I noticed this building had lots of construction and work being done to it.  At that time, I didn’t know what it was or would be.

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe is situated between Foothills Park and Roehr Park at Oswego Pointe along the Willamette River in Lake Oswego.  It is a new event venue that will have 3 grand openings during the week of March 7.

It had been the Ram Restaurant and Brewing Co. at one time and a place I went to often.  There was a balcony overlooking the river which made summer dining extremely pleasant. However, what’s more significant is that it is situated on the original site of the historic Oregon Iron and Steel Company built in the 1870s.

This new venue will accommodate up to 700 for events such as weddings, conventions, company meetings, etc.   It also has a private deck, promenade and garden patio along the Willamette River.

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Centerpointe

Located at the furthest western boundary of Lake Oswego is Centerpointe. Another prime business center situation at the intersection of Interstate Highway 5 and Kruse Way. A complex of brick buildings that also includes some fabulous restaurants, services, coffee shops, ice cream shop and a multitude of other business including large corporations.

The surrounding area of Centerpointe includes plenty of walking trails and benches. The monument that is shown in this picture is always filled with the most beautiful flowers that are changed regularly. It is also within walking distance of the Westlake neighborhood.

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Naomi’s Lamps and Lampshades.

Naomi’s is a lamp and lampshade retail store. A lamp can literally be made from anything. I once had a mirror made into a lamp there. Sounds perhaps odd, but it turned out great. I’ve also purchased many lampshades in the store and have been going to Naomi’s forever it seems. Recently I purchased a vintage etched glass lamp that needs rewiring and, of course, a lampshade, so I will be going back to the store soon.

Since 1942, Naomi’s knowledgeable and experienced staff have provided a delightful experience for customers. How does Naomi’s define “delightful experience”?

Delightful Experience

di-’lit-fel ik-’spir-e-en(t)s n 1. A large inventory of lampshades, lamps and parts that offer customers complete solutions; 2. Knowledgeable and friendly staff to answer most aesthetic or technical questions a customer might have; 3. An environment of design and creativity; 4. A focus on customer satisfaction with the approach, the proposed solution and the end result.

Just walking around the store is an amazing experience. Filled to the brim with all kinds of lamps, etc. that you will love and will just have to buy to take home.

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Lake Oswego Lakewood Center For The Arts

Located at 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego.  The Lakewood Theater Company began in November 1952 when a group of residents decided the community was not complete without a theater. When the former Lakewood School became available in 1979, the Theater Company decided to expand and become the Lakewood Center for the Arts.

Today the center is home to live shows, classes for all ages, a community arts preschool and the annual Festival of Arts which attracts 22-25,000 each year.

Lakewood Center For The Arts.  Lake Oswego

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