Portland History & Preservation

A History and Renovation of Portland’s
Meier & Frank Building:
Saving One of America's Great Stores
Click here to see the story

Laurelhurst and Its Park – 1916
Click here to see the sales pamphlet in our collection


There are numerous downloadable Reports, Studies, Bibliographies,
and Historic Resource documents at the
City of Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability website:
http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=45427


American Planning Association Designates Ladd’s Addition
One of Top 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2009

Ladd's AdditionThe American Planning Association (APA) announced today that Ladd’s Addition has been designated one of 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2009 by APA's Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value.

APA singled out Ladd’s Addition for its radial street pattern, village green, extensive community gardens, and on-going commitment to planning and civic engagement. Developed as a Victorian-era residence park, Ladd’s Addition is Portland’s most heavily forested, inner-city neighborhood. It serves as an exemplary national model for other communities wanting to create compact, pedestrian-friendly places.

Click here for details on the APA website.