tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post115315773492626134..comments2024-03-19T17:30:43.706-07:00Comments on cyclotram: Spooky, Mysterious Kelly Buttebrx0http://www.blogger.com/profile/17988772767222837140noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-23400026760448321872021-03-18T17:00:54.311-07:002021-03-18T17:00:54.311-07:00I'm able to find quite a bit of information ab...I'm able to find quite a bit of information about the bunker, jail, quarry, and emergency center. Is there any information out there about the old hospital? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-68527571237761886562020-12-29T11:25:59.951-08:002020-12-29T11:25:59.951-08:00The Old Isolation Hospital was located on the Butt...The Old Isolation Hospital was located on the Butte up fron 104th and Powell. Highly Contagious Patients. My Mom was there for a while in the early 50's with Polio.Michael Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096631973914964093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-50408068495860900222017-01-27T23:32:55.506-08:002017-01-27T23:32:55.506-08:00Grew up on 110th and used to go up on the butte al...Grew up on 110th and used to go up on the butte all the time (including jumping off the two smaller water towers off 109th on to a wall of mud. So much fun.<br /><br />Now you couldn't pay me to go up there to revisit some of the old tree forts because of the homeless population. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234918451570179241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-1751852337157499762016-06-15T08:30:00.152-07:002016-06-15T08:30:00.152-07:00You need to clean up links on this post. Many of t...You need to clean up links on this post. Many of them are gone, but a couple now go to Porn sites. :/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748912796514246388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-12824655186159284362016-02-01T20:16:41.267-08:002016-02-01T20:16:41.267-08:00in 1971 I attended the joint PPB/MCSO Police acade...in 1971 I attended the joint PPB/MCSO Police academy inside the old central command bomb shelter...it was a bit freaky then. Later, academy moved elsewhere and emergency communications (BOEC) was housed inside until they eventually had new quarters off SE Powell Blvd. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-52427064116924312502014-12-26T08:18:48.044-08:002014-12-26T08:18:48.044-08:00Moma dont like tattletales !
Moma dont like tattletales !<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464868270733113354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-73283227037252921302014-03-11T20:18:41.341-07:002014-03-11T20:18:41.341-07:00We just went up there today! I came home and poste...We just went up there today! I came home and posted about it. While I was looking for more info on Kelly Butte, I came across your article. It's great. So I linked to it.<br /><br />Peace<br />Kat<br />katseltzeryoga.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481578375154410167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-78937900791210221332014-03-11T20:17:32.418-07:002014-03-11T20:17:32.418-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481578375154410167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-74277722987734606642013-12-26T09:41:09.687-08:002013-12-26T09:41:09.687-08:00My Brother and I played up there as kids in the 60...My Brother and I played up there as kids in the 60's. There was a pond which could accessed from the end of 101st. A couple hundred yards east of the pond we found steel doors in the side of the hill with a concrete wall in front which had a canon-ball size hole blasted in it. My brother said he got in the steel doors and there was a map on the wall showing a system of tunnels all under the city - One coming out under Marshall high school - There were more steel doors beyond the foyer. I remember hiking to the other side of the Butte @ night and sitting on a log with friends to watch "Night Of The living Dead" @ the 104th street drive-in - The trip back was pretty Spooky! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169287962859730649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-57416542249930642782013-12-26T09:39:22.458-08:002013-12-26T09:39:22.458-08:00My Brother and I played up there as kids in the 60...My Brother and I played up there as kids in the 60's. There was a pond which could accessed from the end of 101st. A couple hundred yards east of the pond we found steel doors in the side of the hill with a concrete wall in front which had a canon-ball size hole blasted in it. My brother said he got in the steel doors and there was a map on the wall showing a system of tunnels all under the city - One coming out under Marshall high school - There were more steel doors beyond the foyer. I remember hiking to the other side of the Butte @ night and sitting on a log with friends to watch "Night Of The living Dead" @ the 104th street drive-in - The trip back was pretty Spooky! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169287962859730649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-58041622847485726962013-03-25T00:37:29.514-07:002013-03-25T00:37:29.514-07:00I WAS FASCINATED WITH KELLY BUTTE FROM THE TIME I ... I WAS FASCINATED WITH KELLY BUTTE FROM THE TIME I FOUND OUT ABOUT IT. ENDED UP BEING A DISPATCHER, ONLY APPLIED SO I COULD GET A LOOK IN THE PLACE! I DON'T KNOW WHY PEOPLE SAY NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT THE MURAL, I LIKED IT. KIND OF A POMPEI LOOK ABOUT IT AND THEY HAD LIGHTS THAT FOLLOWED THE HOURS OF THE DAY TO SIMULATE SUNRISE, DAYTIME, SUNSET, IT WAS COOL. NOTHING FANCY ABOUT IT INSIDE, BUT WE DID HAVE A POOL TABLE IN THE BREAK ROOM. I DON'T REMEMBER ANYONE GETTING SICK FROM THE AIR BUT I DID HAVE TO GIVE UP ON MY CONTACTS AS THE AIR CONDITIONING DRIED THEM OUT AND MADE IT HARD TO SEE MY CONSOLE. I LEFT AFTER WE MOVED DOWN ON POWELL BUT HADN'T PAID ANY ATTENTION TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE OLD SITE. SO VERY SORRY TO SEE IT COVERED UP LIKE THAT. I HIKED TO THE TOP LAST WEEK AND WALKED ALL AROUND, FOUND THE OLD ESCAPE HATCH UP ABOVE. I CAN REMEMBER CLIMBING IT FROM INSIDE THE BUNKER, A FEW OF US WERE CURIOUS AND A SUPERVISOR LET US CHECK IT OUT. IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE IT ALL FILLED IN WITH CONCRETE. SURELY THEY COULD HAVE FOUND SOME WAY TO PUT THIS BUILDING TO USE. TO JUST COVER IT UP WITH TONS OF DIRT, ISN'T THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO SECURE THE BUILDING? SHEET METAL DOORS COULD HAVE BEEN WELDED ON AND REMOVED WHEN NECESSARY....I DON'T KNOW BUT IT BREAKS MY HEART. I LOVED MY TIME THERE. SOME OF THE COMMENTS SAID THEY HAD BEEN INSIDE AND HAD TAKEN PICTS BUT I COULDN'T FIND ANY OF THEM, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM IF THEY ARE OUT THERE. Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083659295592638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-89770649023780395392013-02-18T12:53:14.078-08:002013-02-18T12:53:14.078-08:00I've lived on 111th between Division and Powel...I've lived on 111th between Division and Powell for 17 years and go up there all the time. My husband has lived here all his life and played on the butte in the 70's also he has climed the tower several times, when it was still up there. It was kinda sad when they took it down. I'm glad the bunker is gone/buried. We run into homeless people all the time up there and they are usually very nice. Last Friday they were filming NBC's Grimm up there. We snuck up the back way and watched them film. Very cool place, not creepy at all.Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258770363199363914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-45378839856332438142013-02-13T17:44:55.247-08:002013-02-13T17:44:55.247-08:00Stumbled on this blog looking for info about the o...Stumbled on this blog looking for info about the old quarry. It's referred to in an old geology book from the 60's, as apparently there was a visible lava intrusion in the ancient sand and gravel that covers the area ("Troutdale formation"). I stopped at the old quarry on Division street across from te Butte, but that's not the one. Couldn't see any sign of the quarry driving around the butte or from Google earth, but sounds like it may be near the water tank. <br />Interesting comments posted here; hope they make it into a history book some day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-56365189193339174412011-06-13T10:29:05.036-07:002011-06-13T10:29:05.036-07:00There is a back door, which I suspect is the "...There is a back door, which I suspect is the "escape hatch" mentioned in the plans. It's near 'another' flat water tower, and is basically just a set of concrete steps going into a metal door. It seems to be clean, as if somewhat cared for, which is confusing to me based on what I understand of the places current situation.<br />If you're interested in plans, the mural inside, the basic intentions, or even how to get hold of the movie which basically is a sales technique for building more of these in other cities, or anything else (which I may or may not have) you can email me at matthewsidey@gmail.com<br /><br />I'm also very interested in some of the other buttes in the area, as there is a whole array of wierdness that I would like more details on. If anyone is interested in talking about these, or has any type of info (from metaphysic to historic to whatever) to share, I'm interested in hearing all.mattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144162019850595106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-44007186905900818572011-05-09T11:45:52.161-07:002011-05-09T11:45:52.161-07:00In the mid-80's I used to go inside the bunke...In the mid-80's I used to go inside the bunker with my brothers for "tours". We loved playing teotwaki games on the hill and sometimes would stand outside the door of the bunker in front of the cameras until someone on a speaker would ask us what we needed. Most of the time they were very cool about letting us filthy little kids in for a peek. I remember asking if we were to get bombed if we could come inside and the answer was no. There was also a massive water tower nearby that we used to climb with our bicycles strapped to our backs. Then we would ride around on the top. How am I still alive? That hill WAS a great place to play - but now - it's uber creepy. Bums EVERYWHERE.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-47768983951262671332011-03-17T17:09:21.661-07:002011-03-17T17:09:21.661-07:00sorry that's jessjustlooking@aol.com It may ta...sorry that's jessjustlooking@aol.com It may take a coupke days for me to answer but I willAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-58171087201868366612011-03-17T17:06:36.596-07:002011-03-17T17:06:36.596-07:00My grandmother lived right across the stret from K...My grandmother lived right across the stret from Kellie Butte, and let me tell you there is something wierd about that mountain. I could tell you countless stories e-mail me if you ever want to hear them jessjustlloking@Aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-7146709185083094222011-03-02T11:26:01.198-08:002011-03-02T11:26:01.198-08:00Hi came across this site as I am always curious ab...Hi came across this site as I am always curious about it. Back when I went to Marshall (1995-96)... we did a Geography project - the whole class and we basically mapped and hiked the trails. There is a overgrown rock quarry that is all thats left from the jail on the West side...<br /><br />I remember the same. Lots of trails, a crab-apple orchard on the top, we took the trail that went behind the water tank and thru the summit to the old 911 center. A few homeless camps there, dirty mags, etc. (lol). But otherwise, a pretty "old growth" type forest right in town. I would certainly love to explore it again someday, but am too cautious to go it alone. Especially with the homeless population seemingly occupying it more lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-33999236443525504112010-11-26T03:20:04.371-08:002010-11-26T03:20:04.371-08:00Weshi: What you saw was probably a coyote. There i...Weshi: What you saw was probably a coyote. There is a pack of at least five in the area. I know this as I live right next to the park and can hear them nearly every night. I for one love having the park so close. It's nice to walk out my door and into a forest in the middle of such a large city. My dog is a huge fan as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-15659784289995400882010-08-11T22:21:51.391-07:002010-08-11T22:21:51.391-07:00When I was a kid, back in 1973, we used to climb t...When I was a kid, back in 1973, we used to climb that hill (which seemed big at the time) and had a blast up there. I found a gate when I was exploring and never knew what that place was, until now! Amazing. I miss Oregon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508894736801477120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-10470409184621044552010-07-25T22:06:17.137-07:002010-07-25T22:06:17.137-07:00Here's a great aerial photo of Kelly Butte in ...Here's a great aerial photo of Kelly Butte in 1963:<br /><br /><a href="http://vintageportland.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/kelly-butte-1963/" rel="nofollow">http://vintageportland.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/kelly-butte-1963/</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-80437743114140520332009-12-08T16:29:32.084-08:002009-12-08T16:29:32.084-08:00I visited there today. I went up the hill on 103r...I visited there today. I went up the hill on 103rd St which I assume is the main entrance. When I got to the empty parking lot clearing area, I definitely got an evil forest vibe that I haven't experienced at any other place in Portland. I started hiking on a trail to the right of the clearing and came to a tent. I walked by the tent and didn't see any sign of a person hiding inside. Like another poster said, if you would be attacked here, there would be nowhere to go, especially if it was multiple attackers. I turned around and went back to the parking lot area. I walked towards a mini fire pit that seemed fresh. I then passed that and started on another trail. After about 1/8 of a mile on that trail, I came to another tent area that looked slightly more sophisticated with hanging toilet paper and trash thrown about. I continued on the trail for a bit and took a right turn. As I was walking on this trail a grey wolf-life dog crossed the trail about 15 feet away from me. Luckily for me it seemed scared of my presence. Could this be one of the camper's dogs? That was my cue to get the hell out of this creepy place. On my hike out to the parking lot I heard this squeal and saw a bat take flight from a log on the ground. The whole time in the woods I felt like someone was watching me, but I didn't see anyone. This place is intriguing and I hope to go back soon, but I'll make sure to bring someone this time.Bandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476961696428184798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-47061396338271279702009-11-22T15:11:17.404-08:002009-11-22T15:11:17.404-08:00I live close to the butte. 114th and Bush st. I...I live close to the butte. 114th and Bush st. I've been wanting to find a way up there beside the old main entrance. So the dog and I entered today at the Funtastic aka Old Drive In sign. More Hobo camps then you could shake a brown bag at. Oddly not a single one around. creepy. Lots of garage and trash. We followed trails that lead to other camps and one that followed powell for a while. Feeling disappointed and wanting to go to the top. I headed back out to the 109th and Franklin hobo entrance and we walked around the butte looking for entrances till we walked up the old main entrance. We saw some by a water tank but I decide to hit the main gate. Only saw one nice looking younger woman with a dog getting in her car at the entrance. Up top its creepy and very still. Left for dead shopping carts and clothing soaked from our weather. A few Bud cans and broken glass. Gates left hanging opening. The old shelter is completely dirted over or covered up. I hit a trail hoping to find a way down. We found one that dumps out at the water tank's fence line down to Franklin street. I wanted one that dumps out by the hobocaust entrance. I found what I think is a deer trial. Its norrow and steep. very steep at least with the mud and dog that pulls. I made my way down the butte side with caution as the bums seems to have a large campsite down there. We finally dumped out by two very trashed and creepy pallet made camps. Then it connects to the old trail we hit that is behind the Funtastic. Its kind of confusing back in there with the many trail heads the lead to other bum camps. I know which now goes up the butte side. Take a right at the trail past the old piss bucket. Its really steep and will require good mud boots (not Adidas note to self) and maybe a walking stick. This will take you to the top from the powell side. Is kind of weird back in there though. Other option is off franklin st. and its at the water tank fence line it goes up there. there is also a old road that I saw no sign of up top. I looked for it. I will keep you posted as I'm determine to make this place my new inner-city stomping grounds. I use to live close to Mt. Tabor and miss the old walks up there.Ian_Pian114thnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-38831983458584123432009-07-10T13:07:19.414-07:002009-07-10T13:07:19.414-07:00I’m working on a documentary short about Oregon...I’m working on a documentary short about Oregon's lost Cold War infrastructure and I’m looking for anyone who would like to participate in on camera interviews. I’m mainly trying to find folks who worked at the site, either during the Civil Defense era or when it was the 911 call center. I would also like to talk with anyone who has seen the site during its abandoned years. Please you have anything to share, please contact me at the email address below:<br /><br />ned.howard(at)gmail.com<br /><br />Ned Howard<br />NE PortlandNed Howardhttp://www.wildfreshness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20029943.post-62343650317612076992009-05-03T04:08:00.000-07:002009-05-03T04:08:00.000-07:00My family lived near the entry road from 1959 to 1...My family lived near the entry road from 1959 to 1964. We knew of the shelter and sometimes We went up there for an outing. In those days the last house on 103rd before the entrance was occupied by a self-proclaimed witch. She used to make a point of coming out and non-verbally confronting children walking to the park. It used to scare the $&@! Out of me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com