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Portland, Oregon, U.S.A

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. Location. Portland is a town located in the Northwestern United States. Population: About 2 million Incorporated in 1851 The city is noted for its light rail, microbreweries and micro distilleries.

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Portland, Oregon, U.S.A

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  1. Portland, Oregon, U.S.A

  2. Location • Portland is a town located in the Northwestern United States

  3. Population: About 2 million Incorporated in 1851 The city is noted for its light rail, microbreweries and micro distilleries. Portland has more micro breweries inside their city limits than any other city in the world. The Kennedy School McMinimins Climate: dry summers and temperate winters. 87cm of rain per year Rare snow Summer 29 C Winter 2 C Fun Facts

  4. Nicknames The City of Roses Stumptown Bridgetown 14 Bridges More Fun Facts

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  6. Powell’s Bookstore • Started in 1971 and has grown into one of the worlds greatest bookstores with 7 locations in Portland. • Serves customers world wide • Used books

  7. Diversity • White: 75.5% • Hispanic: 6.8% • Black: 6.6% • Asian: 6% • American Indian: 2.3% • Mean household income: $47,143 [2007] • Median home price: $295,000 [2007]

  8. History of Portland • Began in 1843 – 2001 was 150th anniversary • Two founders wanted to name it after their hometown: Boston and Portland, Maine. • Name was decided over a flip of a coin. • In 1851 had over 800 inhabitants • By 1979 – 17,500 • Was major part of Pacific Northwest until 1890

  9. Portland Trail Blazers • Play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) • Only professional sports team for Portland • Play in the Rose Garden Arena • They have only won 1 championship in 1977 • They started in 1970 • This year, the Blazers had the youngest team in the NBA and just recently lost in the first round of the playoffs • They have 3 international players, 2 from Spain and 1 from France

  10. Attractions • Rose Festival • Started in 1907 • Grand Floral Parade is the center piece of the festival, and the 2nd largest floral parade in the country • Since 1930, princesses are elected from every Portland high school and one is crowned Rose Festival queen and receives a scholarship • Fleet week occurs during Rose Festival, Navy ships dock at the waterfront • Other events include Champ Car Races, dragon boat races, starlight parade, firework display, and Carnival rides at the water front.

  11. Attractions • Japanese Gardens: is a haven of beauty which has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan • OMSI: One of the nation’s leading science museums. It has 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun. • The Grotto: 62 acres of botanical gardens. Has more than 100 beautifully sculpted statues and shrines. Peaceful ponds, cliffside vistas and award winning architecture.

  12. Concordia University • Founded in 1905 • 4 colleges • Graduate degrees in business and education • 1700 students • Sponsored by Lutheran Church Missouri Synod • Affiliated with 9 other Concordia Universities

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