Stumptown Stories/"The Davenport Project" April 24, 2012

Homer Davenport (1867-1912)
was one of the most successful
artists Oregon has ever produced.
Yet, few outside his hometown
are even aware of the impact this
self-described “country boy” had
on society, in the transition be-
tween those eras known as The
Gilded Age and The Progressive
Era. His unique rural Oregon
upbringing, along with a sup-
portive and nurturing home life,
equipped Davenport with the
intellectual tools and the artistic
skills needed to hit the ground
running. He arrived on the scene
during a perfect storm of technol-
ogy and public sentiment. Join Gus Frederick Tuesday April 24th to find out more. Stumptown Stories is a weekly free lecture series held every Tuesday at The Jack London Bar located in the basement of the historic Rialto Pool Room in downtown Portland. Each week features the best and brightest of Portland speaking on a variety of subjects including Oregon History, Art, Literature, Politics and Philosophy. Always fascinating and always free. Full bar and full menu. 21+ only. Questions? [email protected]