Erickman Lumberman's Restaurant in 1880s on Portland's Skid Road measured 684 linear feet. Beer was a full 16 ounces. Bouncers weighed 300 pounds.and their "Free Lunch" was the most celebrated in the West.
Called the "Dainty Lunch Special", it consisted of a sandwich with 1 1/2" thick bread, 1/4 pound of roast steer, and Scandinavian cheese.
The lunch was only available to working stiffs, timber men, railroaders, and riverbed men. No politics or religious talk was allowed at Erickman's. Try to get that Free anywhere today :)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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