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March on Salem, 1983

The We Still Have a Dream: Jobs, Peace and Freedom march on Salem was held on August 27, 1983 to honor the 20th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, known as the March for Jobs and Freedom. Over 400 people attended the event, which coordinated transportation from both Portland and Eugene. Speakers included Ronnie Herndon, co-chairman of the Portland Black United Front. Portland…

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Commissioner Charles Jordan, 1976

Charles Jordan was the first African American man to serve on Portland’s City Council. He was sworn in in 1974, and was re-elected twice – serving until 1984. He would also go on to become the Director of Portland Parks and Recreation for 14 years. Portland City Archives, AP/98733. Click here to view this photo in Efiles. Here is Commissioner Jordan with a ‘Poster Girl’ for United Way in 1978.…

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The Fred Hampton Memorial People's Free Health Clinic, 1970

A newspaper article from the Pioneer Log focusing on the operations of the Fred Hampton Memorial People’s Free Health Clinic, 1970. This health clinic was established by the Black Panther Party and provided free health care to the community, located at 109 N Russell. Other programs started and facilitated by the Black Panther Party in Portland included a dental clinic and the Children´s Breakfast…

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Marie Smith, 1977

Happy Black History Month! Today we celebrate activist and Portland civic leader, Marie Smith (1898-1991). Smith was the first woman President of the Portland Chapter NAACP (1949-1950) and a co-founder of the Oregon Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. She continued to be in service to the Portland Black community for over 50 years through her involvement in Model Cities Task Force, Urban League…

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Snow removal from city streets, 1954

Today wasn’t quite the snow day that many were worried about (or hoping for)! Portland has a long, if sporadic, history of snow management. This photo shows a crew removing snow from Portland’s streets, and was taken by the Public Works Administration on January 18th, 1954. Portland City Archives, AP/98727. Click here to view this photo in Efiles. To see the more photographs from this set,…

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Neighborhood Development Program, 1970

A group posing with paintings at the opening of the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) Woodlawn office, 1970. Portland City Archives, AP/71183. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Oregon Special Olympics, 1971

View of runners at start line at the Oregon Special Olympics track meet, hosted at the Roosevelt High School Stadium. Over 1,000 young people participated in the event. Portland City Archives, AP/87712 Click here to view the image on Efiles.

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Ordinance 8711, passed 1894

Today marks the start of the 2025 Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian communities around the world and here in Portland, Oregon. In February 1894, the City of Portland passed Ordinance 8711 which granted “to Chinese Residents of Portland, the right and privilege of celebrating the New Year Festivities” by setting off firecrackers throughout the holiday period.…

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SE 41st Avenue, 1965

Busy Corner Grocery on the corner of SE 41st Avenue and SE Raymond Street, 1965. Portland City Archives, AP/98647. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Portland Chinese Language School, 1980

The Portland Chinese Language School was established in 1901 by the Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA). The school was located within the CCBA building at 315 NW Davis before relocating to Portland Community College. Portland City Archives, AP/65291 Click here to view the image on Efiles.

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Aerial of Buckman Field, circa 1972

Aerial view of Buckman Field (NE 12th Ave and Everett St). Photo taken circa 1972. Portland City Archives, AP/38800. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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Reed College, circa 1913

Women sitting on the lawn by a tree at Reed College, circa 1913. Portland City Archives, AP/47310. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Irvington Greasing Station, 1929

Located at NE Broadway and NE 21st Ave looking northwest. Portland City Archives, AP/21226 Click here to view the image in Efiles.

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Aerial of Forest Park, 1952

Aerial image of Forest Park. Image dated Wednesday, April 9, 1952. Portland City Archives, AP/46651. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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Portland Traction Company, 1941

A portion of the Portland Traction Company trolley system pamphlet “The World’s Finest Trolley System,” 1941. The pamphlet states, “Under a franchise granted by popular vote, the Portland Traction Company has since 1936 invested more than $5,000,000 in giving Portland a completely up-to-date trolley system. Comprising 141 new electric trolley coaches, 135 new gas buses, and 119 rebuilt and…

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Plainfield's Mayur Cuisine of India, 1979

Located at 852 SW 21st Ave, Plainfield’s Mayur Cuisine of India was opened by Rekha and Richard Plainfield. The restaurant had one of Portland’s first tandoor ovens and was open for over 35 years. It closed its doors in 2013. Portland City Archives, AP/45732 Click here to view this image on Efiles.

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Billy Winters Log Cabin, 1912

Double-sided card promoting local establishment: Billy Winters Log Cabin. The front shows the interior view at SW 3rd Ave and Morrison St with kegs, two men, and multiple bottles displayed. The back of the card features text under the heading ‘DON’T KNOCK’ and lists Winters’ contact information. Portland City Archives, AP/47317. Portland City Archives, AP/98646. To view these photos in Efiles,…