Located in a picturesque brick building at portlands historic union station, the pnwc archives and library has a unique and wellpreserved collection of photographs, business records, timetables, periodicals, maps, books, videos and other materials that illustrate the history of pacific northwest railroads. Railroad history in oregon began when ben holladay turned his attention to building railroads and moved to portland in 1868. The oregon historical society is dedicated to making oregon s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. From the dust of union station, portland preservation arose. Amtrak union station old town chinatown portland, or. The archives and library of the pacific northwest chapter, of the national railway historical society. In the 1990s, the transit mall was extended north along fifth and sixth avenues, connecting union station to the downtown transit spine. Portlands union depot, now known as union station, was built in 1893 and 1894 to house henry villards northern pacific terminal company. Portland became a major transportation center because of its proximity to railroads and rivers.
Travel along the historic columbia river highway national scenic byway. There is a barrestaurant car but its concession stand quality, so i recommend purchasing drinks and snacks before you get to the train. Portland began to grow and expand after the civil war, building docks for shipping lumber, fish, wheat and produce to san francisco and the rest of the world. From the dust of union station, portland preservation. Postcards free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Located in a picturesque brick building at portland s historic union station, the pnwc archives and library has a unique and wellpreserved collection of photographs, business records, timetables, periodicals, maps, books, videos and other materials that illustrate the history of pacific. With the completion of the transcontinental railroad, union station would be the passenger terminus for four railways, and the gracious portland hotel would help portland become a destination for wealthy travelers not solely a crossroads waystation for people in transit. Caesar romaine, parmesan, croutons, roasted garlic caesar dressing 9. The history of the portland underground also sees the system of basements and tunnels supposedly being used by white slavers, who kidnapped women to sell into prostitution. Portland railroad history pacific railroad preservation. The union station at portland, me internet archive. Early portland flourished in the midnineteenth century due to a location where woodplanked farmtomarket roads connected rich valley farmlands to a growing port at the.
Portland state university has been emboldening students and challenging the status quo in portland for 75 years. Built in 1931 by harry hills of hansen construction company, this building was the original home of northwestern electric company and is now listed on the history registry. Chet orloff, director emeritus of the oregon historical society. Arlington is an early oregon town located on the columbia river at the mouth of alkali canyon, about fifty miles east of the dalles. The max ride is free in a large area of portland so that will take you up to the rose quarter where there are lots of hotels and lloyd center is located. In case you are wondering, the people who supposedly kidnapped or shanghaied ablebodied men for work on ships were known as shanghaiiers and crimps. Prior to that time, it was known as the oregon territory and it stretched from california to canada along the pacific coast. Located in a picturesque brick building at portlands historic union station, the pnwc archives and library has a unique and wellpreserved collection of photographs, business records, timetables, periodicals, maps, books, videos and other materials that illustrate the history of pacific. Portland, or union amtrak train station has an enclosed waiting area, without wifi, with parking, with accessible platform and wheelchair available. The history of rail in oregon predates the transcontinental railroad in 1869. Portland union station portland, oregon train station.
Conrad miller had been in the vicinity and had built a small cabin in what is now west union he left early in 1622 to go to vancouver to secure a sock of fruit trees, stock and implements, and returned early in the fall of that year to find that his claim had been taken by. Information about television stations in the portland, or area. With the completion of the transcontinental railroad, union station would be the passenger terminus for four. Save up to 75% off hotels near monuments and landmarks in portland or. Portland union station is an amtrak train station near. Union station portland, oregons train station is a national. From our founding to serve veterans home from world war ii, we have been committed to meeting the needs of individual students and society as a whole. Portland, oregon, boasts a variety of historic sites and attractions. Union station portland all you need to know before you go. Portland union station is an amtrak train station near the west shore of the willamette river in the old town chinatown section of portland, oregon, united states.
The station building also contains offices on the upper floors, as well as wilfs restaurant and piano bar on the ground level. Holladay started building the oregon central railroad in 1869 along the willamette river from portland south for 20 miles. People, politics, and power, 18512001 by jewel lansing. The building, known today as union station, was opened for. Plans call for linking the station to the regions max light rail line in the future, and union station will also be portlands stop on the planned cascadia high speed rail route, which will stretch from eugene to vancouver b. Chapman created the portland, dalles and salt lake railroad company in. Jan 05, 2008 make sure you go to powells books, its downtown near the station. Depending on how full the train is, it can be a longer walk with heavy luggage to the end cars so be prepared. Union station, designed by architects van brunt and howe, opened in 1896, and was listed in the national register of historic places in 1975. The oregon historical society is dedicated to making oregons long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, portland s historic union station has been a central hub of transportation for the evergrowing metropolis that was founded just 150 years ago. A genera 1 discussion followed about the need for secure. Hundreds of maps of communities and rail lines show how oregon and. Donnelly takes his subject matter seriously and goes depth about one of the most dramatic scandals in portland history.
Any hotels, malls, fun thing to do near portland amtrak. Located downtown portland you can take a taxi or ride a bus to sights throughout the city of portland. Portland union station daytime 4 images shot on 04282002 photo art 11 images shot on 07282005 portland fall pictures 116 images shot on 10232017. On july 1, 1990, after 126 years of guiding the library to the respected community position it currently enjoys, the library association of portland transferred ownership of the librarys buildings, books and other holdings to the people of multnomah county, to be. Located in a picturesque brick building at portlands historic union station, the pnwc. The 10 best hotels near portland union station in portland. An advertisement for the celebration of the new coos bay railroad.
Union station, shown here in 19, opened in 1896 after several delays. The first permanent settlement in the area of the city of union was made in 1862. Embellished with designs in fancy terra cotta and moulded brick, historic portland union station is a regional landmark known for its glowing. Historical northeast portland the city of portland, oregon. Room 1, union station, portland, oregon 97209 503 2266747.
Jun 12, 2015 a video postcard of union station in portland, oregon. Also issued on microfilm from harvard university, and university of oregon. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Union station conceptual engineering study the city of portland. Multnomah county library history multnomah county library. Archived issues are available in digital format as part of the historic oregon newspaper online collection.
As oregon was aligned with the union states during the american civil war. The crowd can be a little sketchy so stay alert in this area but it is a really neat part of portland. History of rail in oregon news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2010. This seems to be a timeless building that bustles with people coming and going every day. Henry van brunt of boston designed union station and he. Stationcityfrequencykagiamashland930ksjkamashland1230ksmffmashland89. For more than a century, portlands historic union station has been a central hub of transportation for the evergrowing metropolis that was founded just 150 years ago. The booksellers of portland, oregon visit the diverse and eclectic booksellers of portland, oregon, without leaving your home. Trains, railroads, streetcars historic photos at old oregon. If youre going to read one book about portlands 1950s vice scandal, read this one. It served as a station for all of portlands incoming and outgoing trains. Take a look around and youll notice subtle reminders of the power stations great past.
In connection with the antecedent explorations, discoveries, and movements of the pioneers that selected the site for the great city of the pacific, joseph gaston. A model of union station at the columbia gorge model railroad clubs. Available also through the library of congress web site in two forms. Dark rose is among the best books about portland crime, and is a mustread for anyone interested in portland history. Farmers were demanding better roads to haul their goods to portland for shipment. The first public transportation system in portland, oregon, began in 1872 as a horsecar line on first street. Embellished with designs in fancy terra cotta and moulded brick, historic portland union station is a regional landmark known for its glowing neon sign encouraging. It depicts the third and final version of a design for portlands passenger railroad station.
Union station amtrak pdx old town chinatown portland, or. Embellished with designs in fancy terra cotta and moulded brick, historic portland union station is a regional landmark known for its glowing neon sign. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support. In the early 1870s, settlers built corrals here to hold sheep and cattle waiting to be transported downriver.
Feb 05, 2020 if you ever roll through portland oregon on a train, then you will stop at union station. Signage is easy to see and posted frequently, so i knew exactly where to go. Union station portland 2020 all you need to know before. Oregon became the 33rd state to join the union in 1859. John jacob astor and thomas jeffersons lost pacific e. Portlands first known selection standards for police officers were set by city council. More than 40 booksellers located in this pacific northwest city famous for its culture sell through abebooks and you can search their combined inventory of new, used and rare books by using the search box below.
Union station portland 2020 all you need to know before you. It was one part of henry villards grand vision for portland. For more than a century, the oregon historical society has served as the states collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories. Union station clock is a significant link to portlands architectural past and an iconic reminder for the urban preservation movement. I want to say 9th and burnside but cant remember for sure. Portland maine history 1786 to present home facebook. This city institution, which claims to own the title of the worlds largest independent book. Based in the portland room, our special collections are rich with printed books, archival documents, manuscripts, local periodicals, maps, photographs, and directories that showcase the. An eastbound train approaches celilo falls led by the j.
May 14, 2015 fantastic books for older kids my daughter is 12 and we read them aloud. Wildwood is a magical land across the river from portland that seems stuck in the late 19th century, with some extra. The portland union station is exactly the station that a city such as portland deserves. Getting on track union station portland oregon portland development commission on. Even though digital shortrun printing, ebooks, and printondemand platforms are markedly. Portland s first known selection standards for police officers were set by city council. The station has been preserved beautifully, though its not necessarily a center of the city.