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Hace 2 días · Portland, city, seat (1854) of Multnomah county, northwestern Oregon, U.S. The state’s largest city, it lies just south of Vancouver, Washington, on the Willamette River near its confluence with the Columbia River, about 100 miles (160 km) by river from the Pacific Ocean.
Hace 2 días · Portland developed a reputation early in its history as a hard-edged and gritty port town. Some historians have described the city's early establishment as being a " scion of New England ; an ends-of-the-earth home for the exiled spawn of the eastern established elite."
20 de jun. de 2024 · Rose Festival 2024! Explore more about the beloved Rose Festival celebration through an exhibit curated by the City Portland Archives and featured items contributed by the Rose Festival Foundation at Central Library’s Collins Gallery.
Hace 1 día · While Portland, England, is likely not the first Portland that springs to mind, it is worth visiting. When planning a trip across the pond, include the tied island. No, its name does not have the zing of Paris, but you will delight in Portland’s history and nature, making for a memorable adventure. Featured image credit: Miles with McConkey
Hace 4 días · Front Street, Portland, Ore., 1852. (more) By 1844 the British government had concluded that the Columbia River boundary line would have to be abandoned, and the Hudson’s Bay Company moved its chief Northwest depot to Fort Victoria (now Victoria , B.C.).
11 de jun. de 2024 · The permanent exhibit is called Rivers, Roses and Rip City. It details Portland's history through hundreds of objects and images, along with interactive elem...
1 de jul. de 2024 · A unified development review organization brings together 350 professionals from five bureaus to continue improvements to the building permit process and keep construction projects on track. Learn more. Historic Landmarks Commission. The Historic Landmarks Commission provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's ...
