We see lots of pictures of Portland’s growth, but not so many of its early days. In this photo series, explore the city before the interstate freeways, trendy eateries, and a reputation of being a home the of the eccentric. Take a look at these pictures and see if you recognize anything.
1. This 1913 shot of Union Station shows just how little it has changed. Opening in 1896, by 1913, business was in full swing at this local spot that is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
10. And though we like to believe weather events in the city are a new phenomenon, this picture from 1917 taken at NE 19th and Weidler after a snow storm shows that snow has been grinding our city to a halt for at least the past century.
