- Historic Sites Features | The Official Guide to Portland
Explore Portland's past by visiting these parks, features and memorials Incorporated in 1851, Portland may seem like a young city compared to many other parts of the country and world, but you can still find plenty of history everywhere you look Here are some features and places for history lovers
- Oregon Historical Society
For more than 125 years, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state’s collective memory, preserving a vast collection of photographs, books, maps, manuscript materials, films, oral histories, objects, and belongings
- Historic, Conservation, and National Register Districts
Learn more about Portland’s Historic, Conservation, and National Register Districts, with links to maps of each district Historic, Conservation, and National Register Districts are geographic areas that have a concentration of thematically related historic resources
- Oregon Historic Sites Database
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- Historic and Cultural Resources - Portland. gov
The Historic Resources Program maintains Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory, advances periodic refinements to applicable land use regulations, supports the preservation of underrepresented historic sites, and assists with City compliance with State and Federal historic preservation requirements See something we could improve on this page?
- History | The Official Guide to Portland
Discover the historic sites of Portland from public art to public parks, and the sites nearby that bring historic value to the city of roses In the 19th century, Portland rapidly grew into a bustling port town and earned the reputation of “one of the most dangerous port cities of the West Coast ”
- 15 MUST-SEE Historic Sites In Oregon (Expert Guide + Photos)
Oregon is known for its diverse landscape and many outdoor recreational opportunities, including scenic bikeways, lush forests, and beautiful lakes The state also has some amazing historic sites More Than Just Parks has compiled our list of the Top 15 Historic Sites In Oregon, which we’re thrilled to share with you
- History of Portland, Oregon - Wikipedia
The history of the city of Portland, Oregon, began in 1843 when business partners William Overton and Asa Lovejoy filed to claim land on the west bank of the Willamette River in Oregon Country In 1845 the name of Portland was chosen for this community by coin toss February 8, 1851, the city was incorporated [1]
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