OVERCUP BLOG — Portland Bridges

Great Shake Out: What You Need To Know

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Great Shake Out: What You Need To Know
What you need to know in preparation for the annual Great Shake Out in October. This drill is in preparation for the potential earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone.

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Tilikum Crossing Makes Several Best Bridges Lists

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Tilikum Crossing Makes Several Best Bridges Lists
Tilikum Crossing has made several best bridges lists! Check them all out here and learn more about architect Donald MacDonald in his book Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People: Portland’s Bridges and a New Icon.

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Watch Now: 7 Fascinating Must-See Videos of Tilikum Crossing

Posted by Molly MacGilbert on

Watch Now: 7 Fascinating Must-See Videos of Tilikum Crossing
We've said it before: Tilikum Crossing is Portland's coolest bridge. That's why we've rounded up the following clips, which provide glimpses into the bridge's history, construction process, community response and more—with a musical light show and some fireworks.

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Our Attempt at Celebrating World Baking Day

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Our Attempt at Celebrating World Baking Day
Happy World Baking Day! To celebrate this sweet holiday we here at Overcup Press where inspired to make some tasty treats. With our newest book set to be released on June 1st we thought, what's better than blue cupcakes with drawings of the Tilikum Crossing? So three of us gathered on a Wednesday afternoon to attempt our vision.

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Why Tilikum Crossing is the Best Bridge in Portland

Posted by Molly MacGilbert on

Why Tilikum Crossing is the Best Bridge in Portland
One of our very own explains why we feel Tilikum Crossing bridge is the best bridge in Portland.

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