The City of Portland Archives is excited to announce a new online exhibit, From Cesspools to 'Big Pipes': Portland's Sewer Projects. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Portland officials faced the challenge of dealing with the sewage of a city that was expanding rapidly. Sewer projects, including developing the waterfront, and building sewer lines, pump stations, and wastewater treatment facilities, were put to the test as the city grew. Visit the new online exhibit and explore these projects through materials from the City of Portland Archives.
View past exhibits:
- For You a Rose in Portland Grows
- Civil Defense in Portland: 1936-1963
- Portland and the Commission Form of Government
- Women of Portland
- Works Projects in Portland
Other curated resources from the City of Portland Archives:
- Portland: Neverbuilt
- Portland Historical Timeline
- History of the Archives and Records Management Division
- 100 Years of the Commission Form of Government exhibit
- Commemorative Booklet for the 100 Year Anniversary of the Commission Form of Government
- City Officials Collage 1913-2013
- Civil Defense Programs in Portland 1936 - 1963
- Portland: North of Burnside
- Portland: South of Burnside
- Eastside Portland: A Retrospective
- Jumptown Video Wall