April | May | June 2020 Vol 43 | Ed 2 Antiques, Collectibles, History and Nostalgia for the Pacific Northwest WHO’s INSIDE Shops, Services & Products FANS OF FANS SET TO GATHER POWERLAND MAKES GAMING FRIENDS OREGON WASHINGTON Fancy yourself a fan fanatic? If so, mark your calander for the 38th annual Not many heritage parks are known for their collaborations with modern meeting of the Fan Association of North America (FANA) in Seattle, May console video game blockbusters. But Powerland Heritage Park in ALOHA MT ANGEL ABERDEEN 27-30. Brooks, Oregon, recently hosted the team at 343 Industries who is helping Susantiques & Collectibles. .......................................9 Blackbird Granary ........................................................8 Past & Present.............................................................. 16 “Our educational agenda will delight fan enthusiasts with numerous fan- develop Halo Infinity, the upcoming next addition to one of the best-sell- AURORA NEWBERG EDMONDS ing video game franchises ever. viewing opportunities,” said organizer Shelly Lany. Aurora Antiques ...........................................................6 Wine Country Antique Mall ......................................6 Aurora Antique Pavillion ......................................... 19 The developers recorded steam engines at the park that will help them Aurora Lampworks & Antiques ................................6 FANA members will take part in several guided field trips including a NEWPORT LAKEWOOD visit to Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry and the University of create certain mechanical sounds for the video game, according to an Aurora Mills Architectural ........................................6 Pirate’s Plunder ........................................................... 13 South Tacoma Antique Mall ................................... 18 Washington Henry Art Gallery. The tours will also include viewing fans online story on gamestop.com. Historic Art & Services ...............................................6 from the collection of the Washington State Historical Society, including “The team gathered recordings of multiple engines, which will result HWY 99E Antique Mall ...............................................6 OaK GROVE LONGVIEW a special selection of 18th century fans and unusual feather fans. These in a plethora of new mechanical sounds in #HaloInfinite,” according to Home Again Antiques .................................................6 Dusty Tiger Collectibles Mall ..................................11 Commerce Corner ...................................................... 16 museum visits are especially exciting because their fans are rarely on an Instagram post on the Halo page, which had 65,000 views as of press Main Street Mercantile ..............................................6 public display due to their fragility. time. McLaren Auction Services ........................................6 PORTLAND MT. VERNON South End Antiques .....................................................7 Antique Alley ................................................................11 Red Door Antique Mall .............................................. 18 A highlight for this year’s meeting will be a visit to a private residence Will that result in an influx of nerdy teenage visitors to this year’s Steam- American at Heart .......................................................9 -- with a beautiful garden--where a FANA member’s exquisite personal Up? You never know. BROOKINGS HARBOR Division Street Antiques ...........................................11 PARKLAND fan collection will be on view, coupled with a garden party and an after- Speaking of, it’s the 50th Anniversary of The Great Oregon Steam-Up, set Wild River Antiques................................................... 13 Multnomah Antiques ..................................................9 Pacific Run Antique Mall ......................................... 17 noon tea. Yes, an afternoon tea with all the trimmings! Dressing up in fun for July 25-26 and August 1-2, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. It’s the park’s larg- EAGLE POINT Star’s Antique Malls .................................................. 10 PUYALLUP garden-party attire, including hats, gloves, and fan accessories, is encour- est event of the year in which most of the on-site equipment is operating. aged, but not required. Of course there will also be a visit Seattle’s famous Butte Creek Mill Antiques ....................................... 14 REDMOND Puyallup Antique District ........................................ 19 A parade occurs each day at 1:30 p.m. and the steam powered sawmill Pike Place Market and free time to explore other venues. Farmers Co-op Antiques .......................................... 13 Victoria Sells ............................................................... 17 operates four times a day. GLADSTONE Also part of the festivities is a charity fan auction to benefit FANA’s Gladstone Mercantile................................................ 10 SEATTLE Admission is $15 per day for adults ($25 weekend pass), $10 for ages 13-18 RICKREALL grant program. And the event will conclude with a gala banquet where Fairlook Antiques ....................................................... 18 and kids 12 and under are free. For more information or for a complete list Polk Flea Market ...........................................................8 members are encouraged to bring their favorite fan for the theme of HILLSBORO of activities, visit antiquepowerland.com or call 503-393-2424. spring flowers. Le’Stuff Antique Mall ..................................................9 SCIO SpaNAWAY Old Main Street Antiques ........................................ 16 For more information, visit fanassociation.org or contact Kathryn Hanna KLAMATH FALLS J.J.’s Ranch Shop ..........................................................8 at [email protected] or 952-200-9727. NEWS, FEATURE AND STORY IDEAS Keepers Corner ...........................................................14 SPRINGFIELD MARKETPLACE SOUGHT FOR PRINT LINCOLN CITY The Antique Peddlers ...............................................14 Vinyl picture records ..................................................6 Old Stuff magazine wants to know more about what’s happening in The Rocking Horse Mall ........................................... 13 THE DALLES the Northwest antiques and collectibles world. Send press releases or MCMINNVILLE Red Wagon Antiques ................................................. 13 SERVICES news items of interest to oldstuffnews@gmailcom. Miller’s Antiques ..........................................................6 TROUTDALE Asheford Institute ...................................................... 13 Want to contribute or have a story idea? Email us; we’d love to chat Looking Glass Antique Mall .....................................11 about it. MEDFORD Insurance, ACNA ..........................................................7 Main Antique Mall ..................................................... 12 Medford Armory Antiques & Vintage Sale ......... 15 HAPPY FOR ESCAPE, CONCERNED FOR ALL CALENDAR OF SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS By Ossie Bladine OREGON & WASHINGTON First and foremost, on behalf of the entire Old thing falls through [he says somewhat in jest Stuff team, we wish everyone out there health, with a hint of unease]. My 5-year-old son, like hope and happiness in this time of uncertainty. many, loves YouTube videos. And I’ve learned POLK FLEA MARKET A VINTAGE FLEA SUMMER MARKET PUBLISHER just how much money some of the “YouTube First Sunday of Every Month June 5, 6 Jeb Bladine This issue of OS was finished up during a Rickreall, OR Aurora, OR historic time as the outbreak of COVID-19 stars” make. Page 8 Page 9 EDITOR / ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER brought many aspects of our economy to a I’ve been going to the driving range often lately. PICC-A-DILLY FLEA MARKET PICC-A-DILLY FLEA MARKET Ossie Bladine screeching halt. There are several unknowns Twenty minutes of whacking balls has become April 19 June 7 503.687.1269 as we send this off to the printers. We know both my exercise and therapy session. I decided Eugene, OR Eugene, OR the impact is significant for many businesses to dig up some of my grandfather’s old clubs for Page 14 Page 14 SALES REPRESENTATIVE advertising in this publication. We hope the a change. It’s been a while since I’ve hit a 3-wood events promoted here are able to continue as actually made out of wood. The sweet spot may PICC-A-DILLY FLEA MARKET CHRISTINE PALMER & ASSOCIATES ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SHOWS Kelly Hyder May 3, 17 July 11, 12 503.687.1253 normal. But check with them before attending to not be as large as my modern titanium club, but Eugene, OR Portland, OR be sure. it’s just as, well, sweet. Maybe sweeter given the Page 14 Page 20 publication DESIGN/ When it is safe to do so, please get out to the added challenge. GRAPHIC artist MEDFORD ARMORY ANTIQUES & VINTAGE SALE JUNK REFUNK antique shops and other businesses featured I thought to myself, “Maybe there’s a place in the May 16, 17 August 1 Morgan King here. They need your help to recover from a YouTube world for vintage golf club reviews.” I’ll Medford, OR Canby, OR temporary forced closure. need someone with video knowhow, who can Page 15 Page 9 email us at [email protected] One of my favorite things about the antiques and edit clips from me in the antique store buying a club, then out on the course (hopefully in some FAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA