History Presentations
Presentation by Marian Hays and Mel Baldwin, grandchildren of Lola Baldwin (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Tour of Crystal Ballroom and Hotel, led by company historian Tim Hills (2:30 p.m., meet in Ballroom)
Presentation by Phil Stanford, Author of "Portland Confidential" (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
as part of the Crystal Centennial Celebration
- Crystal Hotel & Ballroom - Al's Den |
- Sunday, January 29
- Al's Den presentations 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; tour at 2:30 p.m. |
- Free |
- All ages welcome
Meet in Al's Den and enjoy a history presentation by Marian Hays and Mel Baldwin, grandchildren of Lola Baldwin, as they share stories and photos of America's first Police Woman and Montrose Ringler's chief nemesis. Then congregate in the rear of the Crystal Ballroom at 2:30 p.m. and take a tour of the Crystal Ballroom and Hotel, led by McMenamins Historian Tim Hills. At 4 p.m. we'll see you back in Al's Den for a presentation by Phil Stanford, author of "Portland Confidential," which highlights the roles of Nate Zusman, Al Winter and the Desert Room in Portland crime and rackets of the 1940s-50s.
About as part of the Crystal Centennial Celebration
Join us as we celebrate a century of rich history at the intersection of 13th and Burnside! The Crystal Hotel celebrates its 100th birthday (and the Ballroom is quickly nearing its own century-mark), and so we dedicate this weekend to music, tastings, workshops and more! Visit our Crystal Centennial page for a complete schedule and other information!
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