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Be Here Now

By Hans Tonjes, August 9, 2018

I bumped into this installation in the Pearl 17 years ago, very early on Christmas morning. It wasn’t there late the night before. The image has stuck with me on many levels over these years. As Portland continues its evolution I have the luxury of watching from land’s end. Even though I grew up in that fair City I’ve made my home at the sea. As the temperatures climb, the traffic slows and the crowds thicken I know it wall eventually happen here too. A moment in time…

Hans Tonjes

Broker | OR

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Hans Tonjes is an Oregon native, raised in Northwest Portland. For over 25 years Hans and his family have called Manzanita their home. He has a varied real estate background ranging from small timberland management to mixed use development, including condominiums, commercial retail and vacation lodging...
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