Portland Street Names – November 26, 1921 – Curry
Portland Street Names – November 26, 1921 – Curry As well as being remembered as one of the territorial governors of Oregon, George Law Curry, for whom Curry street is...
Portland Street Names – November 25, 1921 – Whiteaker
Portland Street Names – November 25, 1921 – Whiteaker Whiteaker street is named for John Whiteaker, the first governor of the state of Oregon. He was born in Dearborn county,...
Portland Street Names – November 24, 1921 – Caruthers
Portland Street Names – November 24, 1921 – Caruthers Romance and mystery surround the name of Caruthers more than fame and history do. The street is named for Finice Caruthers,...
Portland Street Names – November 23, 1921 – Montgomery
Portland Street Names – November 23, 1921 – Montgomery While not one of the early settlers of Portland or one of the men instrumental in giving the city its first...
Portland Street Names – November 22, 1921 – Russell
Portland Street Names – November 22, 1921 – Russell A number of Portland streets in the Albina section were named by Edwin Russell as well as the town of Albina...
Portland Street Names – November 19, 1921 – Terwilliger
Portland Street Names – November 19, 1921 – Terwilliger A few years ago the right of way for an automobile boulevard was donated to the city by the heirs of...
Portland Street Names – November 18, 1921 – Brazee
Portland Street Names – November 18, 1921 – Brazee The name of Brazee stands for one of the first engineers in the city of Portland and the construction engineer who...
Portland Street Names – November 16, 1921 – Himes
Portland Street Names – November 16, 1921 – Himes There are many streets in Portland named for people who have played parts in the history of the city, a thoughtful...
Portland Street Names – November 15th, 1921 – Corbett
Portland Street Names – November 15th, 1921 – Corbett The name Corbett is so closely connected with Portland history and its own history is so well-known here. Corbett street is...
Portland Street Names – November 14, 1921 – Chapman
Portland Street Names – November 14, 1921 – Chapman One of a group of several men who are rightfully termed the fathers of Portland is Colonel W. W. Chapman, and...
Portland Street Names – November 11, 1921 – Oatman
Portland Street Names – November 11, 1921 – Oatman Harrison B. Oatman, for whom Oatman street is named, was born in New York, February 25, 1826. After his marriage in...
Portland Street Names – November 9th, 1921 – Failing
Portland Street Names – November 9th, 1921 – Failing Early banking history, education and political activities in the village of Portland have the name of Failing recurring frequently. The father,...
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