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Portland began in 1843 when a land claim in present-day [[Downtown|downtown Portland]] was filed by pioneers [[William Overton]] and [[Asa Lovejoy]] | ==Portland in the 1840s== | ||
Portland began in 1843 when a land claim in present-day [[Downtown|downtown Portland]] was filed by pioneers [[William Overton]] and [[Asa Lovejoy]]. | |||
In 1891, the city of Portland merged with the towns of [[East Portland]] and [[Albina]]. Portland grew again in 1915, when it annexed [[St. Johns]] and [[Linnton]]. | ==Portland in the 1850s== | ||
The City of Portland was officially incorporated on February 8, 1851. | |||
==Portland in the 1860s== | |||
==Portland in the 1870s== | |||
==Portland in the 1880s== | |||
==Portland in the 1890s== | |||
In 1891, the city of Portland merged with the towns of [[East Portland]] and [[Albina]]. | |||
==Portland in the 1900s== | |||
Possibly one of the most major events of Portland's first century as a city was the [[Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition]] held in [[Northwest Portland]]. The 1905 event drew more than two million visitors during its run and contributed to a population boom that lasted through the rest of the decade. | |||
==Portland in the 1910s== | |||
Portland grew again in 1915, when it annexed [[St. Johns]] and [[Linnton]]. | |||
==Portland in the 1920s== | |||
==Portland in the 1930s== | |||
==Portland in the 1940s== | |||
==Portland in the 1950s== | |||
==Portland in the 1960s== | |||
==Portland in the 1970s== | |||
==Portland in the 1980s== | |||
==Portland in the 1990s== | |||
==Portland in the 2000s== | |||
In 2009, PortlandWiki was launched. | In 2009, PortlandWiki was launched. | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 20 October 2011
Portland in the 1840s
Portland began in 1843 when a land claim in present-day downtown Portland was filed by pioneers William Overton and Asa Lovejoy.
Portland in the 1850s
The City of Portland was officially incorporated on February 8, 1851.
Portland in the 1860s
Portland in the 1870s
Portland in the 1880s
Portland in the 1890s
In 1891, the city of Portland merged with the towns of East Portland and Albina.
Portland in the 1900s
Possibly one of the most major events of Portland's first century as a city was the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Northwest Portland. The 1905 event drew more than two million visitors during its run and contributed to a population boom that lasted through the rest of the decade.
Portland in the 1910s
Portland grew again in 1915, when it annexed St. Johns and Linnton.
Portland in the 1920s
Portland in the 1930s
Portland in the 1940s
Portland in the 1950s
Portland in the 1960s
Portland in the 1970s
Portland in the 1980s
Portland in the 1990s
Portland in the 2000s
In 2009, PortlandWiki was launched.
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