The 1910 St. Johns Riot

PSU History Department March 19, 2017 No comments

By Alecia Giombolini :: On March 21, 1910, a violent riot took place in the heart of St. Johns, during which two hundred local residents, including prominent members of the community, attacked the town’s East-Indian population. By the end of the day, the majority of the town’s East Indian population were forcibly placed on trainsContinue Reading The 1910 St. Johns Riot

Portland Incorporated as a City

PSU History Department February 5, 2017 No comments

By Will Schneider :: The city of Portland, Oregon was incorporated on February 8th, 1851. While the date is significant and signaled a new point in the history of settlements along the Willamette River, hard dates can also be misleading. Beginning a history of Portland at its incorporation obscures all that came before, covering overContinue Reading Portland Incorporated as a City

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The 1910 St. Johns Riot

Portland Incorporated as a City