The Gordon’s Fireplace building is one of 10 blighted properties being sold at the public auction on Sept. 30. The others include the site of a warehouse fire along the northern bank of the Willamette ...

Anyone can buy the historic building in Northeast Portland, although the minimum bid is $500,000 and the winning bidder’s payment must be made in full the same day.

They are athletes and activists. Filmmakers and photographers. Disruptors in the respective fields and disciplines. And each of them are pushing for progress in big and meaningful ways.

The suites are full of character, with antique furniture, lamps, cosy fireplaces and record players. One has a private ...