<p>Prior to 1854, when Portland was just a clearing jokingly reffered to as "Little Stump - Town" the Willamette River between Oregon City and St. Helens was dotted with rival townsites, each eager to be Oregon's metropolis. This is the story of Portland's dramatic victory. 44 early photos. Maps. Index 208 pages.</p>

Early Portland: Stump -Town Triumphant

Snyder, Eugene E.

Religion & Spirituality

Binford & Mort Pub

Skidmore's Portland: his fountain and its sculptor;: From buckboards to bustles,

Binfords & Mort

Portland Names and Neighborhoods: Their Historic Origins

<p>Hundreds of street, school, and park names are in daily use in the city, but most of them have become mere labels, their origins forgotten. Here are more than 950 such names -- alphabetically arranged- with biographical and historical information about what lies behind those names and what persons they honor. Maps, illustrations, index. 256 pages. Other books by Eugene Snyder: "Amanda's Friends: Prints and Drawings by Amanda Snyder American Artist 1894 - 1980" "Aurora, Their Last Utopia: Oregon's Christian Commune, 1856-1883" "Early Portland: Stumptown Triumphant" "Mexican Notebook" "Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains &amp; Old Friends" "Skidmore's Portland: His Fountain and Its Sculptor" "The Adventure of the Missing Brother:" "We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers"</p>

History

Americas

Hundreds of street, school, and park names are in daily use in the city, but most of them have become mere labels, their origins forgotten. Here are more than 950 such names -- alphabetically arranged- with biographical and historical information about what lies behind those names and what persons they honor. Maps, illustrations, index. 256 pages. Other books by Eugene Snyder: "Amanda's Friends: Prints and Drawings by Amanda Snyder American Artist 1894 - 1980" "Aurora, Their Last Utopia: Oregon's Christian Commune, 1856-1883" "Early Portland: Stumptown Triumphant" "Mexican Notebook" "Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains & Old Friends" "Skidmore's Portland: His Fountain and Its Sculptor" "The Adventure of the Missing Brother:" "We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers"

We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers

This book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the first pioneers to settle on the land that is now occupied by the city of Portland, Oregon. Most of these first 212 settlers acquired their land free, under the Donation Land Act. Today, the title to every lot in the city can be traced back to these original owners. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 288 pages. Photos. Index.

This book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the first pioneers to settle on the land that is now occupied by the city of Portland, Oregon.  Most of these first 212 settlers acquired their land free, under the Donation Land Act.  Today, the title to every lot in the city can be traced back to these original owners. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 288 pages. Photos. Index.

As delightfully diverse as the title promises, these twenty-four historical and literary pieces are illustrated with beautiful ink drawings and photographs.  Some give the detailed history of building or statues, including biographies of the architect, artist or donor.  Others are interviews with persons who have curious occupations.  5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Illustrated.  Index. 208 pages. Other books by Eugene Snyder: "Amanda's Friends: Prints and Drawings by Amanda Snyder American Artist 1894 - 1980" "Aurora, Their  Last Utopia: Oregon's Christian Commune, 1856-1883" "Early Portland: Stumptown Triumphant" "Mexican Notebook" "Portland Names and Neighborhoods: Their Historic Origins" "Skidmore's Portland: His Fountain and Its Sculptor" "The Adventure of the Missing Brother:" "We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers"

Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains, & Old Friends

Arts & Photography

Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains & Old Friends

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Books by Snyder, Eugene E.

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Early Portland: Stump -Town Triumphant

Skidmore's Portland: his fountain and its sculptor;: From buckboards to bustles,

Portland Names and Neighborhoods: Their Historic Origins

Portland Names and Neighborhoods: Their Historic Origins

We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers

We Claimed This Land: Portland's Pioneer Settlers

Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains, & Old Friends

Portland Potpourri: Art, Fountains & Old Friends