Document Type
Article
Themes
City Planning
Identifier
HF305
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Abstract
"When Amos Lovejoy of Boston and Francis Pettygrove of Portland sought to name the clearing in the Oregon forest called 'Stumptown' (because of the tree stumps remaining from frequent fires set by the Indians), each wanted to honor the New England city from which he came. By the toss of a coin, Pettygrove was the winner, and the Portland of the Northeast had its counterpart in the Portland of the Northwest."
Recommended Citation
Smolski, Chester, "The Portland of the Pacific Beguiles" (1994). Smolski Texts. 268.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/smolski_text/268
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Comments
Well planned city that residents appreciate.