51 Facts About Portland Oregon

The coin used for this decision, now known as the Portland Penny, is on display in the headquarters of the Oregon Historical Society.

At the time of its incorporation on February 8, 1851, Portland had over 800 inhabitants, a steam sawmill, a log cabin hotel, and a newspaper, the Weekly Oregonian.

The movement to make Portland Oregon a "Rose City" started as the city was preparing for the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.

Portland Oregon remained the major port in the Pacific Northwest for much of the 19th century, until the 1890s, when Seattle's deepwater harbor was connected to the rest of the mainland by rail, affording an inland route without the treacherous navigation of the Columbia River.

Portland Oregon developed a reputation early in its history as a hard-edged and gritty port town.

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In spite of the city's seedier undercurrent of criminal activity, Portland Oregon enjoyed an economic and industrial surge during World War II.

Per a 2014 report, over 7, 000 locations within the Portland Oregon area are at high-risk for landslides and soil liquefaction in the event of a major earthquake, including much of the city's west side and sections of Clackamas County.

Portland Oregon is approximately 100 miles upriver from the Pacific Ocean on the Columbia.

Portland Oregon has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate falling just short of a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Koppen Csa) with cool and rainy winters, and warm and dry summers.

The city of Portland Oregon avoids snow more frequently than its suburbs, due in part to its low elevation and urban heat island effect.

Portland Oregon's cityscape derives much of its character from the many bridges that span the Willamette River downtown, several of which are historic landmarks, and Portland Oregon has been nicknamed "Bridgetown" for many decades as a result.

Five previous addressing sections of Portland Oregon, which were colloquially known as quadrants despite there being five, have developed distinctive identities, with mild cultural differences and friendly rivalries between their residents, especially between those who live east of the Willamette River versus west of the river.

Portland Oregon's addressing sections are North, Northwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, and Southwest.

New South Portland Oregon addressing section was approved by the Portland Oregon City Council on June 6, 2018 and is bounded by SW Naito Parkway SW View Point Terrace and Tryon Creek State Natural Area to the west, SW Clay Street to the north and the Clackamas County line to the south.

Pearl District in Northwest Portland Oregon, which was largely occupied by warehouses, light industry and railroad classification yards in the early to mid-20th century, now houses upscale art galleries, restaurants, and retail stores, and is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city.

Northeast Portland Oregon is home to the Lloyd District, Alberta Arts District, and the Hollywood District.

Southeast Portland Oregon is largely residential, and consists of several neighborhoods, including Hawthorne District, Belmont, Brooklyn, and Mount Tabor.

Portland Oregon residents identifying solely as Asian Americans account for 7.

Portland Oregon has two Chinatowns, with New Chinatown in the 'Jade District' along SE 82nd Avenue with Chinese supermarkets, Hong Kong style noodle houses, dim sum, and Vietnamese pho restaurants.

In 2009, Portland had the fifth-highest percentage of White residents among the 40 largest U S metropolitan areas.

The early 1920s saw the rapid growth of the Ku Klux Klan, which became very influential in Oregon politics, culminating in the election of Walter M Pierce as governor.

In 2017, the population within the city of Portland Oregon was 649, 408 and there were 24 murders and 3, 349 violent crimes.

The Port of Portland is the third-largest export tonnage port on the west coast of the U S, and being about 80 miles upriver, it is the largest fresh-water port.

In 2016, home prices in Portland Oregon grew faster than in any other city in the United States.

Apartment rental costs in Portland Oregon reported in November 2019 was $1, 337 for two bedroom and $1, 133 for one bedroom.

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Housing prices in Portland Oregon continue to rise, the median price rising from $391, 400 in November 2018 to $415, 000 in November 2019.

Love was then a resident of Portland Oregon and started several bands there with Kat Bjelland, later of Babes in Toyland.

Multi-Grammy award-winning jazz artist Esperanza Spalding is from Portland and performed with the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at a young age.

The series, which ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2018, was shot on location in Portland Oregon, and satirized the city as a hub of liberal politics, organic food, alternative lifestyles, and anti-establishment attitudes.

An unusual feature of Portland Oregon entertainment is the large number of movie theaters serving beer, often with second-run or revival films.

Portland Oregon is home to numerous museums and educational institutions, ranging from art museums to institutions devoted to science and wildlife.

Oaks Amusement Park, in the Sellwood district of Southeast Portland Oregon, is the city's only amusement park and is one of the country's longest-running amusement parks.

Portland Oregon has 58 active breweries within city limits, and 70+ within the surrounding metro area.

Portland Oregon was the first city to enact a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Strong free speech protections of the Oregon Constitution upheld by the Oregon Supreme Court in State v Henry, specifically found that full nudity and lap dances in strip clubs are protected speech.

From November 10 to 12, 2016, protests in Portland Oregon turned into a riot, when a group broke off from a larger group of peaceful protesters who were opposed to the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States.

The Portland Oregon Bicycle Racing Association supports hundreds of official bicycling events every year.

Portland Oregon is home to Lan Su Chinese Garden, an authentic representation of a Suzhou-style walled garden.

Portland Oregon is the only large city left in the United States with the commission form of government.

Portland Oregon is a territorial charter city, and strongly favors the Democratic Party.

Portland Oregon sends six Representatives to the state House of Representatives: Rob Nosse, Tawna Sanchez (District 43), Tina Kotek (District 44), Barbara Smith Warner (District 45), Alissa Keny-Guyer (District 46), and Diego Hernandez (District 47).

Portland Oregon is often cited as an example of a city with strong land use planning controls.

Prosper Portland Oregon is a semi-public agency that plays a major role in downtown development; city voters created it in 1958 to serve as the city's urban renewal agency.

Portland Oregon was one of the first cities in the United States to promote and integrate alternative forms of transportation, such as the MAX Light Rail and extensive bike paths.

Portland Oregon voters have four times voted against fluoridation, in 1956, 1962, 1980, and 2013.

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The Portland Oregon area has newspapers that are published for specific communities, including The Asian Reporter and The Skanner (a weekly African-American newspaper covering both local and national news).

Legacy Health, a non-profit healthcare system in Portland Oregon, operates multiple facilities in the city and surrounding suburbs.

City-owned Portland Oregon Streetcar serves two routes in the Central City – downtown and adjacent districts.

Portland Oregon's airport has been named the best US airport for seven consecutive years.

Portland Oregon is the only city in the United States that owns operating mainline steam locomotives, donated to the city in 1958 by the railroads that ran them.

For its achievements in promoting cycling as an everyday means of transportation, Portland has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists and other cycling organizations for its network of on-street bicycling facilities and other bicycle-friendly services, being one of only three U S cities to have earned a Platinum-level rating.