Near Southwest Madison Street at Southwest 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Chinese believe that large, uniquely shaped rocks represent the potent power and wildness of nature, a tradition refined over 2,000 years. Objects like this 16-foot, 17-ton limestone, which have been naturally shaped by the waters of Lake Tai, . . . — — Map (db m309315) HM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
Beginning in 1945 and for 30 years thereafter, the U.S. sought to
prevent Communist rule in the then French colony of Vietnam. At first
the effort took the form of aid to the French forces. With the
defeat in 1954 and the division of the . . . — — Map (db m309462) WM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
On land, at sea, and in the air the U.S. greatly increased its offensive
against North Vietnam. U.S. troops numbered nearly half a million,
using two thousand tactical aircraft and dropping two million tons of
bombs. This massive offensive . . . — — Map (db m309466) WM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
On the Vietnamese New Year of 1968, North Vietnam attacked 100 towns and cities in South Vietnam and for a time occupied portions of the U.S.
Embassy. Though eventually repulsed, this show of North Vietnamese
force, together with more than . . . — — Map (db m309470) WM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
Though by now the U.S. Air Force and the air wings of the Army, Navy,
and Marine Corps assumed the main burden of the war, some remaining
ground forces invaded Cambodia. Also, with U.S. air support, the South
Vietnamese invaded Laos. However, . . . — — Map (db m309560) WM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
When North Vietnam launched a massive attack threatening the South Vietnamese capital, the U.S. retaliated with more bombing and by mining North Vietnamese harbors. With this severe blow to North Vietnam, the Soviet Union and the Peoples Republic . . . — — Map (db m309567) WM
On Harvey Milk Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here, in one of the city's first brick buildings, Abner Hunt Francis and
his brother Isaac operated a thriving clothing business. Educated free
Blacks, they settled in Oregon despite the territory's 1849 Black
exclusion laws. When in 1851 the . . . — — Map (db m286167) HM
Near Southwest Madison Street at Southwest 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This granite from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building is placed here to help us reflect, to heal, and to live.
This memorial is dedicated to the victims, survivors, and rescuers of the bombing in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. — — Map (db m309313) HM
On SW 1st Ave at SW Ankeny Street, on the left when traveling south on SW 1st Ave.
Dedicated to the memory of Captain Alexander P. Ankeny (1813-1891), promoter of civic amenities and a driving force behind Portland’s early development. Development with profits from wheat and timber during the Gold Rush Era, the City of Portland . . . — — Map (db m256874) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
The Date: August 15, 1945. Portland’s Population: 415,675. News of the year: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies April 12. Germany surrenders May 7. The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, August 6. Japan surrenders August 15, ending . . . — — Map (db m309791) HM
On Southwest Naito Parkway south of SW Pine Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is the main mast of the immortal U.S.S. Oregon, all that remains of one of the worlds most gallant ships after serving America in three major wars. Launched in 1893 she made the famous run through the Straits of Magellan. In 1898 she joined the . . . — — Map (db m256681) HM
On Southwest Naito Parkway at SW Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Naito Parkway.
Pioneer Portland merchant and U.S. Senator, Benjamin Stark came to Portland in 1845 on the bark TOULON and established a merchandising business. That same year, he purchased Asa Lawrence Lovejoy’s interest in a land claim, which, together with . . . — — Map (db m256868) HM
On Northwest First Avenue at Northwest Couch Street, on the left when traveling south on Northwest First Avenue. Reported unreadable.
Danish immigrant Neils J. Blagen constructed this cast-iron fronted building. Blagen had been the contractor for the Wasco County Court House in the 1870’s and Temple Beth Israel in 1888. He later used his construction abilities to bring one of the . . . — — Map (db m309005) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street west of Southwest 14th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Constructed in 1905, year of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, the Bronaugh Apartments are one of the oldest remaining apartment houses in Portland. James Issac Marshall, a neighbor and personal friend of the Bronaugh family, built the apartments for . . . — — Map (db m309740) HM
On Southwest Madison Street at Southwest Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Madison Street.
“In the long history of humanity, the most precious spark is that of individual freedom.” Charles A. Sprague 1939–1943 — Governor of Oregon 1929–1969 — Editor & Publisher, Oregon Statesman 1968–1969 — President, Oregon Historical . . . — — Map (db m309118) HM
On Northwest Everett Street west of Northwest Broadway, on the left when traveling east.
“People associate Jim Crow laws with the Deep South, the area where slavery had been legal and most widely practiced. But in the early 20th century, Portland joined the Jim Crow tradition [when] the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that . . . — — Map (db m308920) HM
Near Southwest 4th Avenue at Southwest Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Prominent landholder, civic leader and philanthropist, Lownsdale was largely responsible for the early growth of Portland. He arrived here in 1845 from Kentucky and his land claim of 640 acres encompassed most of present day downtown Portland. The . . . — — Map (db m309326) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street. Reported unreadable.
This park and these plaques commemorate the role of The Oregonian in the history of Portland and the Pacific Northwest. The Date: December 4, 1850. Portland’s Population: 760. News of the year: The California Gold Rush was in full swing. The . . . — — Map (db m309756) HM
On Southwest 3rd Avenue near S.W. Washington Avenue.
German immigrant Frank Dekum amassed a fortune during Portland’s explosive early history with his confectionery business. The massive Dekum Building, completed in 1892 at a cost exceeding $300,000, used exclusively Oregon materials in its . . . — — Map (db m1155) HM
On Southwest Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Dielschneider Building of 1859 is the third oldest brick commercial building in Portland, and it is one of the first buildings built in the year Oregon became a state. Originally two stories, a third story was added in 1877.
Joseph . . . — — Map (db m256740) HM
On Southwest Naito Parkway at Southwest Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Naito Parkway.
The facade of the Fechheimer & White Building is one of the finest examples of cast iron architecture remaining in Portland today. It was constructed in 1885 at the height of the cast iron front era at a cost of $7,000. The ironwork was designed . . . — — Map (db m256863) HM
On Southwest Ash Street at Southwest Naito Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Ash Street. Reported damaged.
This 1911 American LaFrance steam pumper could fill fire hoses with water at the rate of 600 gallons per minute.
End of an Era Horse-drawn fire engines were state of the art in the 1880s. By 1920, gas powered engines, trucks, and cars had . . . — — Map (db m309038) HM
Near Southwest Naito Parkway south of SW Pine Street.
Built by the Union Iron Works of San Francisco, the U.S.S. Oregon was launched October 26, 1895, and placed in commission July 31, 1896. Under the command of Captain C.E. Clark, the Oregon completed a record voyage from San Francisco, . . . — — Map (db m256640) HM WM
On Southwest Park Avenue at Southwest Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Park Avenue.
“Its Towers Rise to the Glory of God” —Miguel D’Unamuno Organized in 1851 and an integral part of Portland’s history, the congregation dedicated this its third edifice in 1895. Designed by the Swiss architect, Henry Hefty, it was modeled . . . — — Map (db m309068) HM
Near Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A water front shack in this vicinity housed the hand press brought from San Francisco in 1850 by Thomas Dryer to start a newspaper in the small but ambitious settlement of Portland. This marker commemorates an historic event. — — Map (db m310026) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
Historical Context First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, was founded on January 1, 1854. The congregation initially worshiped in rented space at SW Front and SW Washington Street. The first building, constructed in 1863, was located . . . — — Map (db m309734) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 12th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
Stained Glass Windows Beautiful stained glass windows, crafted by Povey Brothers Art & Stained Glass Works of Portland adorn the walls of the sanctuary. The Povey Brothers were started in 1888 and for a number of years the Povey firm was the . . . — — Map (db m309739) HM
On SW First Ave at SW Ankeny Street, on the right when traveling south on SW First Ave.
On this site, August 2, 1878, at No. 3 First Avenue, Portland’s first telephone exchange began operations in a back room of the Western Union Building. The American Telephone and District Telegraph Company’s pioneer switchboard served 32 customers. — — Map (db m256754) HM
On Burnside Street 0.2 miles west of 162nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On the night of December 28, 1978, United
flight 173 with 189 aboard crash landed
here, killing ten. We dedicate our thoughts
to all who were aboard and remember
those who perished.
Gabor Andor ·
Rosina Andor ·
Baby Rosina Andor . . . — — Map (db m243781) HM
Since 1912 the Royal Rosarians have served as the Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland.
This statue marks 100 years of service to the City of Portland.
Wearing their white suits that have not changed in a . . . — — Map (db m270023) HM
What makes Forest Park so special?
Forest Park is one of the largest natural forested urban parks in America, featuring over 80 miles of trails throughout 5,000-plus acres. While stands of large trees may be the first thing you notice, the . . . — — Map (db m269866) HM
On Southwest 4th Avenue north of Southwest Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of Company H, 2nd Oregon Vols. For service in the Philippines May 15, 1898 — August 7, 1899 Dedicated to the city by the Mothers, Sisters and Wives MDCCCCXIV — — Map (db m309343) WM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the 57,000 men and women of Oregon who served in Vietnam
So long as we are not forgotten we do not die. And thus this garden is a place of life. — — Map (db m309458) WM
On Northwest Broadway at Northwest Everett Street, on the right when traveling south on Northwest Broadway.
Golden West Hotel Portland’s only hotel operated by and serving African Americans from 1906 to 1930 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior for its significance in the . . . — — Map (db m308957) HM
Near Southwest Jefferson Street at Southwest Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
First planks for the Canyon Road connecting Portland with the rich Tualatin Valley were laid near this spot in September 1851. As a community effort it brought farm produce to our docks and established Portland as a port and market for the old . . . — — Map (db m309102) HM
In Remembrance of the United States Battleship Oregon
(Commissioned July 1896)
and Her Officers and men.
During the Spanish American War this battleship won the admiration of the whole world in her dramatic dash from San Francisco to Key . . . — — Map (db m241332) HM WM
Near Southwest Third Avenue at Southwest Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
1995 Heart of Portland Award “Good citizens are the riches of a city.” Ira Keller For 25 years Ira Keller was one of the most forceful civic leaders Portland had ever seen. Keller arrived in Portland in 1953 at the age of 54 and founded . . . — — Map (db m309131) HM
On Southwest Oleson Road at SW Taylors Ferry Road on Southwest Oleson Road.
[Finnish Text:]
Itsenainen Suomi
[Swedish Text:]
Det självständiga Finland
[English Text:]
Independent Finland
December 6, 1917 — — Map (db m261982) HM
On Southwest 4th Avenue at Southwest Ankeny Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest 4th Avenue.
Jim Baxter started his career with the Postal Service in 1981. He worked at University Station and retired in 2016 with 35 years of service. During his career and into retirement he wore many hats for the union as he served his fellow brothers and . . . — — Map (db m309048) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
The Date: July 21, 1969. Portland’s Population: 379,967 (1970 census). News of the year: American astronaut Neil Armstrong, at 7:56 p.m. (PDT) Sunday July 20, is the first man to step onto the moon. Anti-Vietnam War demonstration reaches peak in . . . — — Map (db m310020) HM
On Southwest Ash Street at Southwest Naito Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Ash Street. Reported damaged.
This bank vault door frame is from the Ladd and Tilton Bank (Plaque 1). The Bank’s interior was as lavish as its exterior, with frescoed walls and polished Port Orford Cedar woodwork. The seventeen foot high ceilings, decorated with plaster of . . . — — Map (db m309039) HM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Southwest Zoo Road, on the left when traveling north.
“We Oregonians are best when we anticipate the future. Westside Max is an investment in a viable community, by our generation for future generations.” The Honorable Les AuCoin United States Congress, First District of Oregon, 1975–1992 . . . — — Map (db m309588) HM
On Southwest Naito Parkway at Southwest Ankeny Street, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Naito Parkway.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806 has been described by biohistorian Prof. Paul R. Cutright, as “the transcendent achievement of its kind in this hemisphere, if not the entire world…[their] journeys are among the glories of American . . . — — Map (db m309040) HM
Near Southwest Park Avenue south of Southwest Main Street, in the median. Reported unreadable.
The Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was established by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski to mark the national bicentennial celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, 2009. This dedicated group of Oregonians – brought . . . — — Map (db m309065) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
The Date: May 19, 1980. Portland’s Population: 366,383 News of the year: Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state killing 36 persons. Twenty-one persons are listed as missing. The blast devastates more than 150 square miles in a north and . . . — — Map (db m310023) HM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south.
And these remain, the missing in action, in Vietnam: November 11, 1987. Tyrrell G. Lowry • Robert F. Barber • ★ Arden K. Hassenger • Bennie L. Dexter • Theodore J. Shorack Jr. • Charles W. Marik • Robert G. Nopp • Robert E. Hoskinson • . . . — — Map (db m309572) WM
Near Southwest Naito Parkway at Southwest Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south.
From his office on the second floor of the old Oregon Journal building, journalist Dick Fagen (1911–1969) periodically gazed down on the busy Front Avenue thoroughfare. It was his keen imagination that turned a utility pole hole, in the avenue’s . . . — — Map (db m309749) HM
On Northwest 5th Avenue south of Northwest Flanders Street, on the right when traveling north.
Minnesota Hotel has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1909 — — Map (db m308965) HM
On SW Troy Street at SW 35th Ave, on the right when traveling west on SW Troy Street.
Established in 1908 as a freight passenger
station on the newly completed Oregon
Electric Railway that ran between
Portland and Salem. It was located a
block south on the N.W. corner of 35th &
Multnomah Blvd.
Multnomah's first U.S. post . . . — — Map (db m261917) HM
On Southwest 10th Avenue north of Southwest Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1979 Multnomah County Library — — Map (db m309647) HM
On SW 2nd Ave at SW Ankeny Street, on the right when traveling north on SW 2nd Ave. Reported missing.
Portland's first brick theatre opened here March 24, 1875 with a "truly gorgeous" presentation of "Rip Van Winkle". Entrance on Ankeny Street midway between First and Second Streets. — — Map (db m303702) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
Morning Oregonian The Date: November 11, 1918. Portland’s Population: 258,288. News of the year: World War I ends November 11. Influenza epidemic kills an estimated 20 million persons worldwide, some 548,000 in the United States. Bolsheviks . . . — — Map (db m309787) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
The Date: November 23, 1963. Portland’s Population: 372,676 (1960 census). News of the year: President John F. Kennedy, the 36th president of the United States, is assassinated November 22 in Dallas, Texas. The U.S. Supreme Court rules June 17 . . . — — Map (db m310019) HM
Near Southwest Market Street at Southwest Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This tree planted April 27, 1995 by The Arab-American Community Center of Oregon, Inc. and Portland State University. In memory of those who died on April 19, 1995 in the tragic bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City — — Map (db m309104) HM WM
The Old Log Jail is one of the oldest log structures in Oregon. In 1853, Washington County
included all of what is now Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Hillsboro (originally
Hillsborough) was the county seat. The town was composed of twelve . . . — — Map (db m303691) HM
Dedicated to the memory of these men and women from Oregon so their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Oh, could our fallen brothers know the honor they helped bring to God, and to our country, to their memory now we sing.
You gave your . . . — — Map (db m11979) HM
On Southwest Canyon Road at Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial Pathway, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Canyon Road.
Welcome to this grove. As all that leafs and blossoms here came from seed, so too did the idea for this living memorial. The seeds of its creation were planted by five veterans and the parents of a Marine killed in Vietnam. They began the Oregon . . . — — Map (db m309449) WM
Near Southwest Park Avenue at Southwest Columbia Street, in the median.
This block, on which is located the sculpture “Peace Chant,” has been dedicated by the Portland City Council to the cause of peace, at the urging of Generations for Peace and the people of Portland. Through their unanimous action, the City Council . . . — — Map (db m309103) WM
On Southwest Canyon Road at Southwest Zoo Road, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Canyon Road.
Found in North Dakota, this is a petrified stump of the Giant Sequoia tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum). It is estimated to be five million years old. Petrified wood occurs when a tree is buried by a landslide or other occurrence. With no oxygen . . . — — Map (db m309360) HM
Near Southwest 5th Avenue at Southwest Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Portland Building Transformation 1982 The Portland Building was designed by renowned architect Michael Graves and originally constructed in 1982. The building earned international attention as an iconic example of the Postmodern . . . — — Map (db m309119) HM
On Southwest 6th Avenue at Southwest Morrison Street, on the left when traveling north on Southwest 6th Avenue.
The Portland Hotel 1890–1951 The block now occupied by Pioneer Courthouse Square was for more than 60 years the site of the imposing Portland Hotel. From 1890 to 1951, the hotel played a prominent role in Portland’s social and business life and . . . — — Map (db m308962) HM
On Southwest Alder Street east of Southwest Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
1870s to 1900s New Market and Theater: Portland’s first example of one-stop-shopping, with food vendors on the ground floor and a burlesque hall above.
1800s to 1920s Carroll Market: A thriving market located on SW Yamhill . . . — — Map (db m310093) HM
On Northwest Everett Street east of Northwest 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In this comedy about Portland life, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein walk the winding paths and courtyards of the Lan Su Chinese Garden during a double date, showing the garden as a living part of the city’s cultural landscape.
(Season 5, . . . — — Map (db m309001) HM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest Broadway, on the left when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
On this block, May 17, 1858, Portland’s first public school was opened: L. L. Terwilliger, principal; Mrs. Mary J. Hensill, primary grades; Owen Connelly, higher section; 280 pupils enrolled. Enlarged in 1873, it became the Central School building. . . . — — Map (db m308964) HM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Southwest Zoo Road, on the left when traveling north.
Two hundred and sixty feet below here, MAX light rail trains run in parallel twin tunnels three miles through Portland’s West Hills. A joint venture of Frontier-Kemper Constructors and Traylor Bros. built the 21-foot-diameter tunnels between July . . . — — Map (db m309589) HM
Near Southwest Canyon Road at Southwest Zoo Road, on the left when traveling north.
The volcanic rock beneath the city that makes up most of the ground beneath your feet is basalt. In Portland’s West Hills it erupted as lava flows, but also formed in deep basalts as far away as where Pendleton is today, that flowed all the way to . . . — — Map (db m309628) HM
On Southwest Park Avenue at Southwest Salmon Street, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Park Avenue.
Roosevelt Hotel 1924 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service — — Map (db m309060) HM
On Southwest 6th Avenue at SW Pine Street, on the left when traveling south on Southwest 6th Avenue.
The Salvation Army
Into a second century of caring
1886- 1986
On this site the Salvation Army commenced its work on October 3, 1886 — — Map (db m223819) HM
On Northwest Park Avenue north of West Burnside Street, on the right when traveling north.
Shang Dynasty Replica 2002 bronze The young elephant standing peacefully on his father’s back symbolizes safe and prosperous offspring. A replica of a wine pitcher from the late Shang Dynasty (circa 1200–1100 BC) this sculpture is about . . . — — Map (db m310097) HM
Near Southwest Salmon Street at Southwest Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.
The Shemanski Fountain [ ] to America at the age of [ ] in San Francisco. He came to Portland two years later and opened a small store on Third Avenue selling clocks; he slept in the back room. Over the years, Shemanski prospered in business . . . — — Map (db m309061) HM
On Southwest Park Avenue at Southwest Yamhill Street, on the left when traveling north on Southwest Park Avenue.
Simon and Helen Director Park My grandparents, Simon and Helen Director, were part of a generation of immigrants whose hard work helped build this city. Simon Director (1891–1981) was born in the small Russian village of Chartoriysk. He arrived . . . — — Map (db m309056) HM
On Southwest Salmon Street east of Southwest 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Lumberman • Philanthropist Originator of ocean-going log rafts Sponsor of the Columbia River Highway Benefactor of Benson Polytechnic School Donor of Multnomah Falls Benson State Park and Portland’s drinking fountains Constructed and erected to his . . . — — Map (db m309058) HM
On Southwest Montgomery St at SW Park Ave, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Montgomery St.
Simon Benson, born in Norway, arrived in Portland in 1880 at age 29 with little money, a wife and child. By the 1890s he operated a vast timber enterprise, and was an active proponent of new logging techniques, including the donkey steam engine and . . . — — Map (db m256510) HM
On Southwest Salmon Street at Southwest 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Salmon Street.
(Front of monument) Erected by the citizens of Oregon to the dead of the Second Oregon United States Volunteer Infantry Anno Domini MDCCCCII First in Guam First in Philippines (Rear of monument) H. P. Adams • H. Applegate • H. . . . — — Map (db m309344) WM
On Southwest Morrison Street at Southwest 17th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Southwest Morrison Street.
(Facing west) Long before this place was Portland, it was a quiet patch of woods tucked in between the Tualatin Mountains and the Willamette River, in sight of the freshly crafted foothills of the Cascades. The first humans to arrive in . . . — — Map (db m309745) HM
On Southwest Washington Street at SW 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Washington Street.
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
National Parks Service
and is subject to the provisions of the
Oregon Special Assessment Program
ORS . . . — — Map (db m56542) HM
On Southwest Park Avenue at Southwest Jefferson Street, in the median on Southwest Park Avenue.
(Front of plinth) He was found faithful over a few things and he was made ruler over many. He was frail; he made himself a tower of strength. He was timid; he made himself a lion of courage. He was a dreamer; he became one of the great doers . . . — — Map (db m309097) HM
On North Broadacre Road 0.1 miles west of North Expo Road.
Within a year of the US entering World War II, more than 160,000 people moved to Portland — a city of only 360,000 — to work in Home Front industries. Industrialist Henry Kaiser's three shipyards employed the most workers. To house his employees . . . — — Map (db m38410) HM
On Southwest Harvey Milk Street at Southwest 12th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Harvey Milk Street.
This property Whitney-Gray Building Jake’s Restaurant has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m310094) HM
On Northwest Skyline Boulevard 0.4 miles west of West Burnside Road, on the left when traveling west.
This short trail leads to the Willamette Stone, the surveyor's monument that is the point of origin for all public land surveys in Oregon and Washington. The landmark was established on June 4, 1851 by John B. Preston, Oregon's first Surveyor . . . — — Map (db m38400) HM
Near Northwest Skyline Boulevard near NorthWest Royal Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Beginning here, the Willamette Meridian was established running north to Puget Sound and south to the California border, and the Base Line was established running east to the Idaho border and west to the Pacific Ocean.
From the surveyed lines, . . . — — Map (db m113946) HM
Near Southwest Main Street at Southwest 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
A former Iowa territorial legislator and native of Virginia, Chapman arrived in Portland in 1850 and became a partner in the townsite promotion company with Daniel Lownsdale and Stephen Coffin. An attorney with business interests, including shipping . . . — — Map (db m309317) HM
On Northwest Everett Street west of Northwest Broadway, on the left when traveling east.
“I always worked two jobs. You ran on the road, you waited tables at the Portland Hotel, then in later years the race track opened and you worked at the racetrack…All of us did that. We had to do it to make ends meet.” Otto . . . — — Map (db m308936) HM
