It's almost here! Memorial Day is the one day of the year that the Wilhelm Mausoleum (6705 SE 14th) opens to the public. Monday's open house is from 11 am-6 pm (may close earlier depending on crowds). There's usually popcorn, and more urns, miles of memorials, and shag carpet than you've ever seen in your life. It's really the coolest place I've ever seen.

Please don't be fooled by the confusing picture of Prince (R.I.P.) on Wilhelm's website. Sellwood is (probably) not the Great One's final resting place. You might, however, see Chuck Palahniuk and his fans after he was featured in a listicle in Wired detailing his favorite Portland places, and the mausoleum featured prominently.

Check out my post from 2012 with tons more pictures of Wilhelm's.