PSA: Citizen's Photo in Portland relocating, reopening in December 2014

[neil poulsen]

Glad to hear that you're reopening.

I've driven by the location a couple of times, and the space has been pretty empty.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I will have to check them out. Looks like I may be moving to the Vancouver Washington area in 2015. Checking out homes on line and will have some trips to the area in February and May. I will retire and teach full time, Carbon transfer in the PNW!

[Paul Cunningham]

The latest, and some good news:
"We will begin moving into our new location this week. Stay tuned for updates and information regarding our re-opening. We look forward to seeing you soon."
It must be difficult to be without customers for months on end. I'll be heading there very soon.

[fishbulb]

Yes, they are reopening but they have had a lot of issues with permitting for their new building, so the move kept getting pushed back from January, to February, to March now.

I'm really glad they are coming back! With Digicraft shutting down in December, a lot of people I've talked to were afraid Citizen's wouldn't come back either. Luckily Portland has so many film photographers that it's still worth keeping the business open.

[Paul Cunningham]

They are now open again. I plan to drop by today, perhaps.

[jcoldslabs]

I just dropped off seven sheets of 4x5 (C-41) and should be able to pick them up on Friday. It's been a long wait, but it's good to have them back.

Jonathan

[Paul Cunningham]

Didn't see you, just dropped a roll of c-41, also for Friday.

[fishbulb]

Yep I drove by last weekend and it looked like they were just getting ready to re-open. It's a nice space, on Sandy and 30th, just past the Les Schwab on the right as you are heading away from downtown.

[jcoldslabs]

Paul, I was there at around 2:30 or so. We probably just missed each other.

The space is new, but the Citizen's "shaggy" spirit is already in evidence with photo supplies and other related items stacked about the place. It felt instantly familiar once I walked in the door.

J.

[fishbulb]

Just drove by and got a look at the posted hours. Monday to Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-6, Saturday 10-3.

Sigh. Going to be difficult for me to get film developed there. Going to have to drop off on Saturday and pick up a week later. Great for retirees, students and basically anyone without a regular job. Wish it was Wed through Sunday 8-6 or something, if they don't want to be open seven days a week.