Portland History

Portland stands at the meeting place of two rivers Willamette and Columbia. This enables it to allow large ships to sail through, as they do on seas. In 1845, a sea group found interest in the confluence and thought that it could station its port there only. But lots of wood needed to be cleared making the task onerous. They left the task and sold the premises to a certain Mr. Pettygrove of Portland, Maine. The name Portland came from there. The city became a prominent port and rose in population from 821 in 1850 to about half a million in 1950.

Portland historical timeline

http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?c=27408

History of Portland - Wiki special

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Portland,_Oregon

Portland genealogy

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/portland-oregon.htm

Portland was home to organized crime and smuggling as many bootleggers and contraband stuff came through water. In fact, such was the aquatic dominance that for a long time, roads were not given due importance. When the population started to rise, Portland started constructing its main business area in North West. The direction stands as its Downtown now. Portland travel sketches the demarcation clear through its historical landmarks. Many artifacts are housed in Pittock Mansion.

It held a world fair exposition at the start of the 20th century and began gaining national importance ever since. It was naturally beautiful and the rugged terrains matched horns with the confluence of water bodies. Portland became a city of gardens and roses. Due to its relative inexpensiveness, many artists came here and at a time, there was an exodus of around 10000 artists.

Portland history and photos

http://www.helloportland.com/History.Cfm

When the IT boom happened in late 20th century, many people started taking IT seriously and thus computer institutes blossomed in Portland Downtown. They also had an infiltration of Asians who made the city their own. Portland began to take an urban look. When you travel in Portland, you will fee as if this city is a mix of ethnic values and technology: Antiquity and modernity.