Ray's Ragtime
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Ray Tillotson |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
Area served | Portland metropolitan area |
| Products | Vintage clothing and accessories |
Ray's Ragtime is a vintage retail establishment located in Portland, Oregon, United States.
History
The business was established and initially owned by Ray Tillotson as of 2016. From 1986 until 2016, the shop was situated on the ground floor of the Fine Arts Building at the intersection of 10th and Morrison in southwest Portland. Due to increasing rental expenses, the store moved to the Hollywood district in northeast Portland in 2016. Although the new premises are smaller in size, they preserve a comparable vintage style. By 2018, ownership had transferred to Lisa Beyer, during which time the business experienced a burglary. Following its move, the store has been identified as Ray's Ragtime Hollywood.
Per Willamette Week reporter Matthew Korfhage, Ray's Ragtime served as a favored destination for bands performing at the Crystal Ballroom and attracted notable local musicians including Courtney Love and Courtney Taylor-Taylor of the Dandy Warhols. In 2017, Christopher Dibble from Portland Monthly referred to Ray's as "a piece of local history". The establishment has also been included in multiple Portland travel guides.
External links
- Ray's Ragtime at Lonely Planet
- Local thrift shop attracts big-name celebrities, KPTV (October 23, 2020)