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Holiday closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, July 4, to observe Independence Day.

Archives & Records Management

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The Archives and Records Management Division operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making city administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon's public records laws.
Exterior of Academic and Recreation Building where the Archives are located

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Records Management for City Employees

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Location

City of Portland Archives & Records Center

1800 SW 6th Avenue
5th floor, Suite 550
Portland , OR 97201
Currently, in-person research at the Portland Archives & Records Center is only available by appointment. Contact the Archives to make an appointment by calling 503-865-4100 or emailing PARC@portlandoregon.gov.
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Mailing address

P.O. Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207

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