Portland's Slabtown

Portland's Slabtown
Author: Mike Ryerson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 0738596299

In Portland's first decades, the northwest side remained dense forests. Native Americans camped and Chinese immigrants farmed around Guild's Lake. In the 1870s, Slabtown acquired its unusual name when a lumber mill opened on Northrup Street. The mill's discarded log edges were a cheap source of heating and cooking fuel. This slabwood was stacked in front of working-class homes of employees of a pottery, the docks, icehouses, slaughterhouses, and lumber mills. Development concentrated along streetcar lines. The early 20th century brought the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, manufacturing, shipbuilding, Montgomery Ward, and the Vaughn Street Ballpark. Today, Slabtown is a densely populated residential neighborhood, with many small shops and restaurants and an industrial area on its northern border. Tourists still arrive by streetcar to the charming Thurman, NW Twenty-first, and Twenty-third Avenues. Famous residents include author Ursula Le Guin, baseball greats Johnny Pesky and Mickey Lolich, NBA player Swede Halbrook, and Portland mayors Bud Clark and Vera Katz.

Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon

Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon
Author: JD Chandler
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614238960

A shocking true chronicle of some of Portland, Oregon’s most infamous criminal cases—from its wild roots as a frontier town to post-war 20th century. Here are some of the most horrifying crimes that made headlines and shook Portland, Oregon. The brutal Ardenwald axe murders. The retribution killings by Chinatown tongs. The fiendish acts of the Dark Strangler. In this compelling account, author JD Chandler chronicles the coverups, false confessions, miscarriages of justice, and the investigative twists of Portland’s sordid past. From the untimely end of the Black Mackintosh Bandit to the convoluted hunt for the Milwaukie Monster, Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon is a true crime account that acknowledges the officers who sought justice and remembers the victims whose lives were claimed by violence—all while providing important historical context.

Notable Women of Portland

Notable Women of Portland
Author: Tracy J. Prince and Zadie J. Schaffer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1467125059

The story of Portland, Oregon, like much of history, has usually been told with a focus on male leaders. This book offers a reframing of Portland's history. Many women made their mark and radically changed the Oregon frontier, including Native Americans Polly Johnson and Josette Nouette; pioneers Minerva Carter and Charlotte Terwilliger; doctors Marie Equi, Mary Priscilla Avery Sawtelle, and Bethina Owens-Adair; artists Eliza Barchus and Lily E. White; suffragists Abigail Scott Duniway, Hattie Redmond, and Eva Emery Dye; lawyer Mary Gysin Leonard; Air Force pilot Hazel Ying Lee; politicians Barbara Roberts and Margaret Carter; and authors Frances Fuller Victor, Beverly Cleary, Beatrice Morrow Cannady, Ursula Le Guin, and Jean Auel. These women, along with groups of women such as "Wendy the Welders," made Portland what it is today.

Portland

Portland
Author: Heather Arndt Anderson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2014-11-13
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1442227397

The infant city called The Clearing was a bald patch amid a stuttering wood. The Clearing was no booming metropolis; no destination for gastrotourists; no career-changer for ardent chefs — just awkward, palsied steps toward Victorian gentility. In the decades before the remaining trees were scraped from the landscape, Portland’s wood was still a verdant breadbasket, overflowing with huckleberries and chanterelles, venison leaping on cloven hoof. Today, Portland is seen as a quaint village populated by trust fund wunderkinds who run food carts each serving something more precious than the last. But Portland’s culinary history actually tells a different story: the tales of the salmon-people, the pioneers and immigrants, each struggling to make this strange but inviting land between the Pacific and the Cascades feel like home. The foods that many people associate with Portland are derived from and defined by its history: salmon, berries, hazelnuts and beer. But Portland is more than its ingredients. Portland is an eater’s paradise and a cook’s playground. Portland is a gustatory wonderland. Full of wry humor and captivating anecdotes, Portland: A Food Biography chronicles the Rose City’s rise from a muddy Wild West village full of fur traders, lumberjacks and ne’er-do-wells, to a progressive, bustling town of merchants, brewers and oyster parlors, to the critical darling of the national food scene. Heather Arndt Anderson brings to life in lively prose the culinary landscape of Portland, then and now.

Portland Confidential

Portland Confidential
Author: Phil Stanford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Gangsters
ISBN: 9781627310635

Portland's biggest dirty little secret: The untold story behind the Great Portland Vice Scandal of 1956-57.

Fodor's Inside Portland

Fodor's Inside Portland
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 164097251X

With its fascinating history, incomparable culinary landscape, and blossoming art scene, Portland has become one of the most sought-after destinations for the hip, curious traveler. Fodor’s brand-new guidebook, Inside Portland, touches on the top tourist sights, from Powell’s Bookstore to the International Rose Test Garden, but also delves into the under-the-radar places that only insiders from Portland know about. The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist. Written by Portland residents—with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by Jennifer Reynolds—Inside Portland covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best. Fodor’s Inside Portland includes: OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don’t cover well or at all. ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip. MAPS that are easy to read, plus a FREE PULL-OUT map. BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants. AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Portland, and more. COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city. INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS that tell you how and where to get remarkable shots that you’ll definitely want to share. BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including brewery tours, culinary tours, and bike tours. QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood, and the Willamette Wine Country. GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood to make navigation via public transit or walking easy. HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering. BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context. COVERS the best neighborhoods in Portland, including Downtown, Pearl District, Old Town/Chinatown, Nob HIll, Washington Park, Forest Park, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Planning on visiting more of the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor’s Oregon, Fodor’s Seattle, and Fodor’s Pacific Northwest. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

Portland Stair Walks

Portland Stair Walks
Author: Laura O. Foster
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1621060640

Why is it so satisfying to walk up and down stairs? Maybe it's the new layer of discovery with each step up—a new far-off view and a new close-up look at the plants and buildings. Maybe it's the fleeting proximity one has to passing strangers. Maybe it's the great feeling of propelling yourself upward and then floating downward. Maybe it's the best workout you can get without putting on gym clothes. Whatever the reason, stairs are an excellent way to get yourself up or down a landscape, and Portland, Oregon has a whole lot of them built into our public sidewalk and trail infrastructures.With Portland Stair Walks as your guide, you'll have 18 urban adventures on foot (or even bike) with:142 staircases22 hidden paths26 bridges2 tunnels1 island1 floating sidewalk1 aerial tramand several beachesAnd you'll enjoy views of:2 rivers16 river bridges4 volcanos3 creeksmany city vistasand innumerable small details that make the city and its history come aliveStair-loving pedestrians rejoice!

Fodor's Pacific Northwest

Fodor's Pacific Northwest
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 1027
Release: 2023-09-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640976272

Whether you want to visit a stunning national park, go wine-tasting in Oregon's Willamette Valley, or experience the culture of Seattle, Portland, or Vancouver, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Pacific Northwest are here to help! Fodor's Pacific Northwest guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition travel guide has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Pacific Northwest travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The 10 Best Islands,” “The Best Places for Book Lovers,” “The Best Hikes,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit” and “What to Eat and Drink.” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Bend, Mt. St. Helens, San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainer, Victoria, and more. Planning on visiting Seattle or Portland and beyond? Check out Fodor's Fodor's Seattle and Fodor's Oregon. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley

Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley
Author: Celeste Brash
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2023-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1837581320

Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Explore the Saturday Market, sample craft beers and discover Washington Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Portland & the Willamette Valley and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Full-color maps and travel photography throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Portland & the Willamette Valley map (included in print version), plus over 23 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Portland's Downtown, Old Town Chinatown, Northwest & the Pearl District, Northeast and Southeast and Willamette Valley's McMinnville, Newberg & Dundee, Salem and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Portland & the Willamette Valley with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)