Lincoln Park Grocery and Market
The Lincoln Park Grocery and Market was founded by Adam Bihn, Sr. Adam was born in Norka, Russia on April 2, 1886 and immigrated to the United States in July 1906 and initially settled in Nebraska. Two years later, Adam came to Portland with his wife Katherine (Katie) Kaiser and daughter Katherine. Katie was also born in Norka on December 17, 1885.
Adam worked as a garbage hauler (teamster) after his arrival in Portland and the family lived at 762 E. 10th Street N.
In 1913, Adam was one of the founders and builders of the Second German Congregational Church on NE 8th and Skidmore.
Adam established the Lincoln Park Grocery and Market in the 1920's and he became a member of the United Grocers of Oregon (founded in 1915). The store was more commonly known as "Bihn's" by the local community. Many patrons felt that they made some of the best red German sausage in town. The mixture of spices was a family secret. The store was located at 3536 NE Union Avenue (now MLK Blvd.). Adam continued to manage the store for nearly 50 years until his retirement in July of 1959.
After his retirement, Adam Sr. turned the management of the store over to his sons, Adam Jr. and Donald Bihn who continued operating the store for many more years, including the turbulent times in the 1960's and early 1970's when the store was robbed and vandalized on several occasions.
Adam Bihn Sr. died in November 1959 and was buried at the Lincoln Memorial Mausoleum.
Adam worked as a garbage hauler (teamster) after his arrival in Portland and the family lived at 762 E. 10th Street N.
In 1913, Adam was one of the founders and builders of the Second German Congregational Church on NE 8th and Skidmore.
Adam established the Lincoln Park Grocery and Market in the 1920's and he became a member of the United Grocers of Oregon (founded in 1915). The store was more commonly known as "Bihn's" by the local community. Many patrons felt that they made some of the best red German sausage in town. The mixture of spices was a family secret. The store was located at 3536 NE Union Avenue (now MLK Blvd.). Adam continued to manage the store for nearly 50 years until his retirement in July of 1959.
After his retirement, Adam Sr. turned the management of the store over to his sons, Adam Jr. and Donald Bihn who continued operating the store for many more years, including the turbulent times in the 1960's and early 1970's when the store was robbed and vandalized on several occasions.
Adam Bihn Sr. died in November 1959 and was buried at the Lincoln Memorial Mausoleum.
Sources
"Bihn Funeral Set Dec. 3." The Oregonian [Portland], Dec. 2, 1959, page 2.
1938 Portland City Directory
World War I Draft Registration Card for Adam Bihn - Ancestry.com
1938 Portland City Directory
World War I Draft Registration Card for Adam Bihn - Ancestry.com
Last updated March 8, 2020.