11 Photos That Show How Much Portland Has Changed … And How Much It Hasn’t

Explore historical photos of Portland and see how the city has changed over the years.

Take a walk down memory lane with these photos compiled of Portland over the years. While many things remain the same, others have changed considerably. See if you can tell the differences in these classic photos from around the city.

1) SW 4th Ave. and Morrison St. in 1940

2) SE Belmont & 28th in 1940

3) SW 4th & Madison in 1940

4) Downtown, 1950s

5) SW Barbur Blvd in 1950

6) SW Broadway & Columbia in 1950

7) Jantzen Beach

8) Obon Festival at Holladay Park between 1948-1954

9) Belmont Street in 1980

10) Portland Rose Festival in 1980

11) Portland Rose Festival in 1980

What do you think? Recognize any of these scenes? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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