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Annotation:A Walking Guide through Historic and Scenic Points of Interest
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Annotation:The Columbia and Willamette Rivers enabled seagoing vessels to reach the port, but they also presented obstacles to local travel and commerce. Willamette River ferry service was available by 1853, but Portlanders had to wait until 1887 for a bridge.
Annotation:Portland at the end of World War II was an international port and a powerhouse of the timber and shipbuilding industries. Oregon's largest city grew and changed in the decades that followed, adding new industries and population. I
Annotation:Nature is not just close at hand to the residents of and visitors to Portland, Oregon; its fundamental to the city and to the way of life.
Annotation:Portland history
Annotation:Featuring black-and-white archival photos from the first half of the last century paired with modern shots of the same areas, "Portland Then and Now" documents the city's changing face. 140 photos, 70 in color.
Annotation:Through the stunning aerial photography of Bruce Forster, Above Portland offers a unique and beautiful perspective on the picturesque region of Portland, Oregon and its surrounding areas.
Annotation:Collected here are many rare images of Portland: grand hotels and magnificent buildings, the natural beauty of the surrounding area, the great bridges, and splendid sailing ships.
Annotation:Portland has 196 public staircases, an irresistible asset to this pedestrian-friendly city. In The Portland Stairs Book, Portland's walking guru Laura Foster has gathered the best and most interesting in a handy pocket-sized guide.
Annotation:Welcome to Portland, the largest city in Oregon with half a million people within its borders and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. Surrounded by hills, trees so tall they seem to touch the sky, and water, water everywhere.
Annotation:First in the Bird's Eye View Series, this unique portrait presents Portland from a new perspective, capturing the city's essence in a broad and brilliant way.
Annotation:Portland strikes a unique balance between the rich architectural traditions of the past and the cutting-edge creative developments of modern architecture. Within a small downtown area can be found 19th-century cast-iron-front buildings, skyscrapers, old brick warehouses, a landmark 1890 train station, historic bridges, and a distinguished assortment of museum, government, and retail buildings.
Annotation:The story of Vanport City, which was conceived in 1942 as temporary housing for shipyard workers and disappeared in a flood on Memorial Day 1948.
Annotation:A biography of the man who was the chief factor and developer of Fort Vancouver for the Hudson Bay Company. Under his direction the fort became the center of settlement and civilization for the Pacific Northwest.
Annotation:A biography of the leader of the women's suffrage movement in Oregon.
Annotation:Historic Photos of Portland captures the past through photographs from the city's finest archives.
Annotation:By the mid nineteenth century, the city of Portland was a vibrant cultural center of the West. Through the late 1800s, two world wars, and into the modern era, Portland has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.
Annotation:We sought submissions of stories from Portlanders of all walks of life and paired those stories with local designers to create artful snapshots of the city and its people at this place in time.
Annotation:The ultimate family guide for fun and learin
Annotation:Young children and older kids alike will find lots to explore in and around the Rose City.
Annotation:Including Eliot, Boise, King, Humboldt, and Piedmont Neighborhoods
Annotation:In Larry the adorable pooch's latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and the family to Portland, Oregon.
Annotation:History of Portland neighborhoods
Annotation:A small dog and his mother explore the history and geography of Portland, Oregon.
Annotation:50 Treks in and around Portland and Vancouver
Annotation:Wortman offers technical information, history, and anecdotes for 12 bridges across the Willamette River, two across the Columbia River, and several railroad bridges in the Portland (Oregon) vicinity.
Annotation:From the Multnomah County Library Homework Center, explore local information about police, the water system, neighborhoods, landmarks and buildings, bridges, and more.
Annotation:Search for each neighborhood on this Oregon Historical Society site.
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A collection of fiction and non-fiction materials about Portland for 3rd grade students. Please note: Most materials about Portland are categorized at adult reading level. However, these materials may still be useful as many have photographs and sections that should be useful for learning about Portland.
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