Portland s south waterfront area has been developing into a dense neighborhood of shops, condominiums, and apartments starting in the mid2000s. Historic portland waterfront, portland, me an eclectic mix of boutiques, cafes, galleries and fishermen make portlands waterfront, or old port neighborhood, a truly unique locale. A fantastic neighborhood with an interesting history image from wikipedia. Experience portland, maine during the winter months with our family owned and operated small group tour. The portland city council passed an ordinance on wednesday that will create a sixth sextant called south portland. Does the top pic look anything like a portland planning christmas card. The south waterfront greenway is a significant investment for the city of portland, says portland parks commissioner amanda fritz. Tilikum crossing, bridge of the people is a cablestayed bridge across the willamette river in portland, oregon, united states. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Combining private and public piers in support of a full range of commercial marine activities, portland harbor boasts a true working waterfront in. In january the portland aerial tram marks 10 years of service and is hosting a special community and family day to celebrate. Join maine historical society for a guided tour to the citys waterfront highlighting portland s history, maritime heritage, and authentic character. The south portland business association is one of 36 unique business district associations in the portland metro area.
This is the hub of portlands new south waterfront neighborhood and its. Wheres that world famous food cart court next to a tap room. Portland streetcar travels through it but does not service it station layout. The south waterfront is a brand new development at the south part of downtown, on the west bank of the willamette river, in an abandoned industrial area that is being displaced some of the industrial area is still there but on the way out, apparently. You can buy your ticket from our trolley ticket booth and board the trolley here. An urban park has been created along the banks of the willamette river, and a tram and trollies offer transportation to. It is where the city began and was the primary engine of its growth and economy for three centuries afterward. Our district is bordered by i405 to the north, barbur blvd on the west, the sellwood bridge on the south, and the willamette river on the east. The areas population grew fast enough so that multnomah county, with portland as the county seat, was carved out of washington county in january 1854, a year after congress had declared salem the territorial capital. My prediction for the near future of portland planning. Rain showers, blooming flowers and lots of onlyin portland things to do hit the calendar every spring in portland. Thats right, sean z becker real estate was able to book portlands most. Zidell marine corporation, a family business based in portland for nearly a century and in south waterfront since 1930, joined the areas first major investors in 2012. We made this location our portland home until 1984, when we moved to our current portland location on the south waterfront.
This story is part of a photoessay series called in my neighborhood, in which business journal staffers head out into their communities to document this surreal moment in history. Maine narrow gauge railroad company and museum portland. Portland hill walks features twentyfour miniature adventures stocked with stunning views. The south waterfront district redevelopment project is the largest urban renewal initiative in portland s history. Is south waterfront portland s next great neighborhood. Curious about portlands history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and hollywood producers. Three years later south portland became a city, destined to receive its drinking water, like portland, from sebago lake, while cape elizabeth used wells or other local sources.
Restaurants in the south waterfront of portland, oregon usa. Our south waterfront portland apartments are available in studio, one, two, and threebedroom layouts. Barney blalock is the great grandson of pioneer settlers to. South waterfront sw moody is a combined light rail and bus station located at 698 southwest porter street in the south waterfront neighborhood of portland, oregon, at the west end of the tilikum crossing bridge.
Explore the city of portland maine historical society. History of the 1934 waterfront strike in portland, oregon. In the center for health and healing lobby there will activities for the kids, historical displays, presentations on the construction of the tram and the future of south waterfront, samples from local restaurants and more. Mar 26, 2020 the portland aerial tram, which provides access to the main ohsu campus up in the hills, also has one of the best elevated views of the city and mount hood. Historic 1892 victorian with mountain views south waterfront. South waterfront spotlight south waterfront community relations. This vintage jewel offers oldschool rides, mini golf, a roller rink complete with disco ball and a historic dance pavilion hall, along with grassy picnic grounds and waterfront views. Carts here include thai, mexican and indian options, along with bento, sandwiches and more. Lewis and drydens marine history of the pacific northwest. Portland waterfront historic district it is impossible to overestimate the historical significance of the waterfront in the development of portland. This house is a unique little gem in a less visited part of portland. Portland prepares portland neighborhood emergency teams.
Boasting over 300 miles of bike paths, 200 miles of running trails, and encouraging active over motorized transportation, portland is routinely ranked as one of the top running cities by, runners world, and the american college of. See all of portlands major landmarks in this pacific northwest journey. Connecting the urban blight of the south portland renewal with the excitement of the south waterfront and zidell yards. Portland 1 day hour hopon hopoff tour portland, united states. In south portland, naito parkway retains a lot of the look of a. The city bursts into bloom, as gorgeous rhododendrons, azaleas, cherry trees and roses come into full flower in parks, gardens and yards all over town. In 1870, a larger and sparsely settled tract directly across the willamette river from the city was incorporated as east portland. South waterfront park portland 2020 all you need to. Portlands south waterfront district feels the chill the. Media related to south waterfront, portland, oregon at wikimedia commons. Overlaid on hipster portland is an earnest policywonk city whose citizens read books. Timeline of significant milestones in the history of ohsu. The south waterfront area is part of a portland urban redevelopment project of several highrises in a combination health, wellbeing, fitness center and medical research complex. Portland south waterfront neighborhood is located in sw portland along the willamette river and downtown portland.
South waterfront, portland, or apartments for rent. Is south waterfront portlands next great neighborhood. It hasnt quite yet meshed and become one with the rest of the lawn, but its glossy green and dewy, and you can tell its going to fill in nicely once its properly watered and made a part of. Zidell family suspends development of south waterfront. Hood, and sitting on the banks of the columbia and willamette rivers, portland offers countless opportunities for outdoor lovers and city dwellers alike. South portland is a city in cumberland county, maine, united states, and is the fourthlargest city in the state, incorporated in 1898. Since the history of the waterfront is the history of portland, this book is a good historical introduction to the area. He collected data over a long period of time and its presented clearly with maps and footnotes. Four sevenstory buildings proposed for portland s south waterfront area could bring as many as 1,200 new apartment units and 14,000 square feet of retail space, city records show. The ohsuous collaborative life sciences building and skourtes tower opens on the schnitzer campus in portland s south waterfront district. This former industrial area sat as a brownfield prior to development in.
South waterfront portland apartments near downtown portland welcome to osprey apartments, an upscale residential community offering unbeatable amenities and views of the willamette river. Located in the south end of downtown, the psu pod is handy to the university campus and the shady south park blocks. Portland south waterfront neighborhood guide portland. Hotels near oakdale hotels near north deering hotels near south portland gardens. Overall, the project is one of the biggest urban redevelopment projects in the entire united. Portland s south waterfront district lies along the willamette river, about 2 12 miles from the city center. Fundraisers are a great way to do outreach while making money for your neighborhood emergency teams nets supply cache. Michael orrs history of the sport in portland sounds like a great read find out more on brentons comment. The greenway, which stretches from the marquam bridge south to the river forum building, will strive to balance the needs of the public and the health of the willamette river. Thats not the welcome mat portland planning rolls out for new pioneers.
The skyscrapers of south waterfront, a neighborhood that looks like a pocket metropolis along the willamette river, kept the. History of the 1934 waterfront strike in portland, oregon roger buchanan on. Once complete, the south waterfront section of the willamette greenway trail will connect bikers and walkers south to johns landing and sellwood. People, politics, and power, 18512001 by jewel lansing, what a city is for. Sep 09, 2019 the 15 best places for waterfront in portland. The pioneering health officer who saved portland from the. Visit 3 lighthouses for epic photo stops and tour through the working waterfront to see how the lobster industry operates year round. Known for its working waterfront, south portland is situated on portland harbor and overlooks the skyline of portland and the islands of casco bay. Stay on trend at portland marriott downtown waterfront, our reimagined hotel directly on the waterfront in downtown, surrounded by more than 60 breweries. Not only is it a way to connect to nature in the heart of our city, it is a vital link for commuters, an improvement for our quality of life, and a promise kept to the people of portland living in what will. The zidell family on thursday unveiled a master plan that, if realized, would complete the longmissing piece of the. Due to south portland s close proximity to air, marine, rail.
If you know anything about the south waterfront, you probably know that its becoming one of the most enviable spots in in the rose city. Discover the portland possibilities with a unique date at the lan su chinese garden, the oregon zoo or with an excursion to powells books, one of the countrys bestknown independent bookstores. It was designed by trimet, the portland metropolitan areas regional transit authority, for its max orange line light rail passenger trains. Some suggest humans occupied it 8,000 years ago, but official history books show the chinookan natives lived, loved, and traded there in 1500 b. It provides professionals, couples and families stunning views of portland from their twostory, high priced condos. Nov 01, 2018 hop on the waterfront loop in south waterfront at tom mccall waterfront park for a casual 2. The first old spaghetti factory opened its doors on january 10th, 1969 in the historic carriage and baggage building on 2nd and pine in portland, or. Johns bridge, down to the south waterfront with a ride on the aerial tram. South portland is a slim strip of land on the west side of the willamette river, located south of downtown portland.
South portland neighborhood spotlight the official guide. Book from over 2 hotels in downtown portland south waterfront portland. Zidell yards unveils south waterfront development plan. The south waterfront greenway development plan, accepted by city council in 2004, provided a vision and concept plan for the entire south waterfront greenway. The city and its largest employer are hoping homer williams can deliver on the most ambitious economicdevelopment deal in portland history. The south waterfront is a highrise district under construction on former brownfield industrial.
South waterfront is a vibrant, dense, mixeduse community in a highrise district south of downtown. South waterfront community relations mission is to develop and promote community building activities in portland s south waterfront, which will mitigate community deterioration and benefit the. Portland aerial tram 2020 all you need to know before you go. Discover 8 apartments in south waterfront and other rental types on realtor. Residents of portlands south waterfront show love for. Historically a strictly commercial shipping port, downtown now thrives on the service and tourism industry. Portland, or is one of the most active cities in the country. North macadam urban renewal district homers odyssey. The area is served by the portland streetcar, the max orange line and four trimet bus lines.
Orangetheory fitness portland south waterfront, portland. The company controls 33 acres of undeveloped waterfront, central portlands last great tabula rasa for urban placemaking. In his book portlands lost waterfront, blalock colorfully notes that the. Bound by interstate 5 and the marquam bridge to the north and the sellwood bridge to the south, south portland encompasses the south waterfront and. Learn how maines largest city evolved from a small british colony to a booming center of american culture and commerce. Top 10 portland hotels near south waterfront city park. With over 350 years of history as a center for shipping, fishing, commerce, and travel, the portland waterfront offers a unique mix of heritage and innovation. South waterfront community relations mission is to develop and promote community building activities in portland s south waterfront, which will mitigate community deterioration and benefit the community as a whole. With a notice of previous settlements, colonial grants, and changes of government in maine. Seeking south waterfront, portland, or apartments for rent. Feb 11, 2020 its been a while since i last needed to return some books to the library very late at night.
To the north, the trail will connect to portlands downtown, bridges to the central eastside, and other connections north and east. Our innovative workouts make us a health studio that you will. Find 59 available apartments for rent in south waterfront neighborhood, portland, or. Combining private and public piers in support of a full range of commercial marine activities, portland harbor boasts a true working waterfront in the heart of maines largest city.
Rent a bike dont forget your helmet and ride to the waterfront, then head south to the portland aerial tram. South waterfront park portland 2020 all you need to know. The southwest area is just south of downtown and has easy access to the beautiful waterfront and is just below ohsu. Orangetheory fitness is the leading high intensity training gym.
It is serviced by the max orange line and trimet buses. History of south portland south portland business association. Introduction to portland s waterfront with over 350 years of history as a center for shipping, fishing, commerce, and travel, the portland waterfront offers a unique mix of heritage and innovation. Powered by an ambitious new vision, the glossy, glassy, highrise experiment down by the river is finally turning into a real neighborhood. On south portland s waterfront is fort preble, which is a military fort established in 1808 to protect portland harbor. Five important concepts underlie the zidell yards master plan. Up to 1,200 more apartments proposed for south waterfront. During the 1850s, portland would pass oregon city to become the. The south waterfront neighborhood emergency team net is a trained volunteer arm of the portland bureau of emergency management pbem, responsible for providing emergency assistance to save lives and property in its assigned area when deployed by pbem, until the arrival of professional responders. Pearl districtpowells books browse world famous powells books which lies. After a month of the ice protests, neighbors in south waterfront are feeling some pain. Its why we chose it as the the spot for our luxury apartments in portland. Portland waterfront old port historic district portland, me. Once neglected industrial land, the south waterfront became oregons first green.
Mar 25, 2020 the pioneering health officer who saved portland from the plague. Its also been a while since i added a bike trip to youtube. The south waterfront is part of the portland development commissions north macadam urban renewal district. This was a project for portland state universities portland themed freshmen inquiry class. South waterfront greenway the city of portland, oregon. Nonesuch books south portland 2020 all you need to know. Since theyre open to the public, its a great opportunity to share some enthusiasm for emergency prep, even if people arent going to go allin. Use stayintl and get discount on your downtown portland south waterfront hotel booking. In the south waterfront, the home of mirabella, and portland s fastest developing neighborhood, youll experience portland living at its most dynamic. Portland a year ago, tyler treharne fell for portlands south waterfront district billed as the biggest economic development effort in city history. Waterfront hotel in portland portland marriott downtown. The project brought in new, stylized architecture but destroyed hundreds of classic old portland homes that dated back to the 1870s and 1880s. Its a labor of love by a local historian with the intimate knowledge only a local historian can have.
The south waterfront spotlight will highlight the latest news and events. Portland s vision for the south waterfront may finally be within reach. The south waterfront is a highrise district under construction on former brownfield industrial land in the south portland neighborhood south of downtown portland, oregon, u. Negotiations between portland officials and the zidell family over plans for the familys south waterfront land appear to have collapsed, for now torpedoing a highly anticipated 33acre development. Stephen leflars 2007 e book the pursuit of happiness catalogs much of south portland s storied history. A lot has happened over the years to shape the south waterfront into the perfect area for our portland apartments. Since the history of the waterfront is the history of portland, this book is.
It is one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in the united states. Member business directory south portland business association. John jacob astor and thomas jeffersons lost pacific e. Orangetheory fitness portland south waterfront home. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. But, it certainly didnt come to be without years of planning and determination. View portland hopon hopoff trolley map in a larger map. This bikefriendly area is along the willamette river.
Buy portland, an illustrated history first edition by stuart morris isbn. Our store is located at 1975 sw first avenue in portland, at the east edge of lovejoy fountain park. How would history remember the zidells, as oldeconomy polluters or as neweconomy creators. For much of portlands history, the river was something to be quickly. Once youve got your meal, stroll to waterfront park and pull up a bench or spot of grass instant picnic. The south waterfront neighborhood is kind of like that last square of new sod. Caruthers park a modern park, portland style, and a short walk from the aerial tram. Just a few miles south of downtown portland, youll find oaks amusement park, one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the country. A droneseye view of portland s rising skyline this week, ww examined the rising battle over the height.
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