Paizzano Club

It is unclear about the association with this place and the gay community, however, it is stated in the Groovy Guy portion of the Gay Oregon History - The Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon. Also, notice the last sentence in this section.

Paizzano Club on the edge of Gresham, [Question is the name of the club misspelled?] Per website:

https://clubpaesano.org/ The only club that had acres was this: Club Paesano is a non-profit 501 (c) 7 organization. It was created for the social and recreational benefits of its members and to thereby encourage and develop a spirit of comradeship, friendship, and community service.

In years gone past . . . the Gardeners and Ranchers Association, who were primarily Italian produce dealers and farmers in the Portland area, held an annual picnic. They decided in early 1955 to terminate the picnic.

This didn’t sit well for a group of second-generation Italians. They wanted to continue this annual affair, so they gathered a group of interested individuals, and each contributed $20 towards expenses to continue a picnic on the first Sunday in August. Cedarville Park was rented for $25. The picnic was successful.

Due to interest, it was decided to organize “Club Paesano.” It was incorporated in the state of Oregon on September 14, 1955.

Since Club Paesano had rented the park in the past, they were contacted and advised of the proposed sale. In September 1975, members of Club Paesano decided to purchase the property. The property was incorporated as a Club Paesano/Cedarville Park and monies were acquired from the sale of shares to those interested members. One would need to be a member of Club Paesano in order to purchase shares.

Members are proud of Cedarville Park and our rustic lodge. Located just minutes from Portland on a beautifully grassed 11-acre private park with cedar, fir, maple, and alder trees. The “Home of Club Paesano.”] were glorious affairs attended by the who’s who of the gay community.