3340 NE Hancock Street

After they left the farm in Yamhill, Beverly's family rented several homes in Portland, moving into this one when Beverly was in 4th grade. She loved to rollerskate, bike, or walk up and down Hancock St. She also loved to sit on the little front porch to read or do needlework.

Beverly was an only child and shared this house with just her parents. Do you think maybe this is why she gave Beezus a little sister? Ramona certainly made sure things were never too peaceful! You can almost hear the sound of her clomping up and down the sidewalk on her coffee can stilts. Or taking one bite out of each apple in the basement!

If you stand on the sidewalk in front of the home and face the street, you will see the same view Beverly did as she sat peacefully on the porch. I wonder if that towering elm is the same one she would have seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URMIRlySCoo