In a message dated 8/24/00 11:37:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, JulieKidd@compuserve.com writes: (In part:)<< Sellwood is a pretty nice area. Today it is the hotbed of Portland's antique industry. As a result, the property values have gone up, and a lot of gentrification has gone on. I think because the "town" area was allowed to stay fairly intact through the years - it's got a nice collection of Victorian era houses. Or maybe I'd call them cottages. Smaller Victorian houses. But the antique dealers have really gotten a foothold there. It has helped retain it's character. >> Julie, Thank you ever so much for replying to my query! Your description of the Sellwood area both present and past is wonderful!! I immediately sent your letter to my friend, Göran, in Sweden....believe me....he will be so excited!! I also very much appreciate the URLs that you took the time to list in your letter...all are very informative and they will also give a good pictorial view of Portland for my friend, Göran. Thanks again... Susanne