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10 Who’s Who

Columbia River Gallery

303 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale

www.columbiarivergallery.com

Donna Erwin is the owner of

Columbia River Gallery, now located

in the lower level of the same building

she has occupied since 1998. She sold

the building this past September and is

thrilled to be working closely with

Infusion Gallery, which now occupies

her former gallery space.

Custom framing is Donna’s passion and in

January of this year, she added three new framing

awards to her already impressive collection, placing 2nd

and 5th in the PPFA International Open and Print

categories in Las Vegas. She was also chosen a top 4

nalist nationwide in the TruVue “Champions of Conser-

vation” invitational framing competition.

as Troutdale’s

and chaired the

First Friday Art

Walk, Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival and Fall

Foliage Studio Tour to name a few.

Her new lower level space allows her to focus pri-

marily on her art (custom framing) while still offering

a nice selection of artwork, jewelry and gifts. Custom-

ers can drive around and park in the dedicated covered

parking spot or park on the street level and either take the

outside stairs or the inside stairs through Infusion Gal-

lery. Days and hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:00

a.m. to 5:00p.m. and closed Sunday & Monday.

have waiting to be

Bring it in and let

Donna give you a

erry and Jodi Smoke are

celebrating their 25th

wedding anniversary this

year and 24 of those have

been spent owning East

County Businesses. Starting

with Nostalgia Antique Mall

in downtown Gresham and

after ten successful years,

they moved it to Troutdale. Soon after moving, they saw the

need in this up and coming tourist town for an old fashioned

They designed and built Troutdale General Store along with

daughter, Cassie, who has now joined the family business full

time after graduating from OSU. This 7,000 square foot, early

1900s replica building holds an ice cream parlor, candy store,

year ‘round holiday décor, café and gift shop.

When entering Troutdale General Store, it’s like stepping back

in time. As you see, they have utilized an antique back bar and

counter, original store displays and their antique advertising

collection. They have received many awards as well as attention

from Triple AAA Magazine, National Geographic Traveler and

as a top retailer in the nation by Urban Expositions. They are

most proud of their Readers’ Choice award for best gift shop

chosen by The Outlook and Sandy Post readers which they

have won four years in a row.

Troutdale General Store carries local NW products, unique

gifts and home décor, plus

over 200 types of chocolates

and nostalgic candies. The

café offers up breakfast

and lunch with baked egg

casseroles, pastries, fresh

roasted meat sandwiches and

homemade soups, including

their famous smoked salmon

chowder served every

Open 7 days A Week

Monday thru Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

and Weekends

9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

289 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR

www.troutdalegeneralstore.com

Troutdale General Store