Southeast Portland's Mt. Tabor Streetcar Line
February 23, 2013 |
Founded in the mid 19th century, Portland experienced its major geographic growth from the 1880s to the First World War, a period that coincided with the rapid growth of electric streetcars in the United States. Throughout the east side, streetcar lines served as stimulants to the development of the city’s “bungalow belt” neighborhoods,
imparting a unique character upon them.
Alexander B. Craghead will share the story of one of these routes, southeast Portland’s “MT” Mount Tabor line. Alex is a Portland based writer and photographer whose work has most recently appeared in the National Railroad Historical Society Bulletin and Trains Magazine.
He also has a personal connection with this line, with old family roots in the Belmont neighborhood. Alex’s talk will center on how the city grew along and because of the Mount Tabor line, and will make connections between the impacts of this transportation mode and the neighborhoods of the area. Using photographs, drawings, maps, and illustrations, he will place this streetcar route in the larger context
of the city and the streetcar movement, and show how it has had lasting impacts on the cultural geography of Portland.
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Website:
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| Location Information |
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Architectural Heritage Center |
701 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97215 |
| Website:
www.visitahc.org/content/special-events |
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| Contact Information |
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Val Ballestrem |
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info@visitahc.org |
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503-231-7264 |
| Fax:
503-231-7311 |
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