Books & Mortar by Gibbs M Smith

Author:Gibbs M Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2018-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

Powell’s roots began in Chicago, where Michael Powell, as a University of Chicago graduate student, opened his first bookstore in 1970. Encouraged by friends and professors, including novelist Saul Bellow, Michael borrowed $3,000 to open a bookstore and the venture proved successful.

Michael’s dad, Walter Powell, a retired painting contractor, worked one summer with Michael in the Chicago store. He so enjoyed his experience that upon returning to Portland he opened his own used bookstore. Walter had the crazy notion of selling used books—both paperbacks and hardbacks—along with new books. The idea worked, and Powell’s has been a beloved Portland institution ever since.

Four decades later, Powell’s Books is a cornerstone of the community and continues to operate as a third-generation, family-owned business with Emily Powell at the helm.

A visit to Portland isn’t complete without a visit to Powell’s. The mammoth store, which takes up an entire city block with its thousands of books, is always buzzing with locals and tourists, who can end up browsing for hours. This painting of Powell’s is at night, when the place is filled with intense and stimulating activity and romance.

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