FEB 2018 There’s A Whole Lot Of Portland History Buried At The Eastern Cemetery How often, if you are like most people, do you drive past the corner of Congress Street and Washington Avenue and barely even notice the Eastern Cemetery? It is, in fact, the earliest public space existing in Portland and has been there since 1668. And lately, it’s become a bit more visible because author and historian Ron Romano, who is with the Spirits Alive group, which helps preserve and conserve the Eastern Cemetery, has authored a book, his second, entitled Portland’s Historic Eastern Cemetery: A Field of Ancient Graves. Romano took time out to talk to Up Portland recently and told a few of the stories which involve this unique graveyard and public space, which is actually owned by the City of Portland and maintained with help from the Spirits Alive folks. Please Continue On Page Two
Up Portland 02.18 In Print * On The Web At: www.upportland.com * On Facebook Page 1