Posted in Portland
March 03, 2020
These 8 Photos Of Portland From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
With the massive amounts of development that have happened or are planned for the future in Portland, it is easy to forget about the past. Rising skylines, increasing traffic, and a higher density population are all things that were far from the minds of residents of Portland in the early 1900s. Check out these amazing pictures to see what the city looked like way back when.
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Cars had to navigate around the tree in this shot taken in 1920.
While this bridge depicted is the bridge still in place today, it was actually the second bridge of the same name in this location. The first was built in 1894.
This shot was taken in Old Chinatown on SW 2nd Avenue around 1900.
In this 1926 picture, the Ross Island Bridge is being pieced together.
The surrounding area sure looks different, doesn't it?
Want to explore more of Portland’s history? Check out these 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Portland.
