Midcentury Marvels

Portland Area “Atomic Ranch” Subdivisions

I have a feeling that the residents of these neighborhoods, although proud of their heritage, might be less than enthusiastic about me reposting directions to their neighborhood. But since they already existed on RummerNet, here they are.

Directions to Rummer Subdivisions Vista Brook/Bohmann Tract (Portland): SW Garden Home Rd. at SW 84th/SW 87th (north of Garden Home) Vista Brook II (Washington County): SW Denney at SW 105th (south of Denney) Hyland Hills (Beaverton): SW 130th at SW Hart (area to north and west) Menlo West (aka Bonnie Brae) (Beaverton): SW Menlo Dr. at SW Bonnie Brae St. (west of Menlo) Oak Hills (Washington County): NW Cornell Road at NW 153rd Valle Vista (Gresham) SW Towle Road at SW 10h

Last weekend we visited my cousin who had recently inherited his parent’s Broyhill Brasilia bedroom suite. We were instantly stunned by its beauty. It is one of the best examples of Midcentury furniture I have ever seen. I love the swooping design motif, from the large doors down to the perfectly accented drawer and door pulls. I suppose the fact that it is original and authentic and spent the last 50 years in my aunt and uncle’s house made it all the more beautiful. But then I’ve always been sentimental. More information on the Broyhill Brasilia collection can be found at Retro Renovation and Brasilia Connection.