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 1906. Two years later Adam came to Portland with his wife Katherine (Katie). 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. The store was also known simply as "Bihn's" by the local community and they made some of the best red German sausage in town. 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 December 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. The store was also known simply as "Bihn's" by the local community and they made some of the best red German sausage in town. 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 December 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 November 7, 2017.
