The City Archives have records created by or for City government. We have thousands of records but sometimes researchers need suggestions for resources outside of the City Archives. The list below is based on questions researchers and member of the public.
City of Portland
Buildings Records (503) 823-7660
Police Records (503) 823-0043
Fire Records (503) 823-1398
Information & Referral (503) 823-4000
Historic Resources & Preservation (503) 823-7700
Individual Historic Resources & Landmarks
Multnomah County
Archives (503) 988-3741
Property Ownership Information
Assessment & Taxation (503) 988-3326
Recorder's Office (503) 988-3034
Divorce Records (503) 988-3471
Election Results and Historical Information
Library Reference Desk (503) 988-5234
State of Oregon
Archives (503) 373-0701
Vital Records (971) 673-1190
Oregon counties hold birth and death certificates that occurred in Oregon for the first 6 months, then the records transfer to the State of Oregon. Marriage and divorce certificates that occurred in Oregon are held with the State. The state office has birth and death records dating from July, 1903; marriage records from 1906 and divorce certificates (not decrees) from 1925.
ODOT History Center (503) 986-3284
Other Institutions
Oregon Historical Society (503) 222-1741
PSU Population Center (503) 725-3922
PSU Archives Digital Gallery
Genealogical Forum of Oregon (503) 963-1932
Architectural Heritage Center (503) 231-7264
Chamber of Commerce (503) 224-8684
Federal Information Center (800) 688-9889
Port of Portland (503) 231-5000
US Army Corp of Engineers - Portland District
-US Army Corp of Engineers Digital Library
National Archives (866) 272-6272
*NARA Online Public Access search: http://www.archives.gov/research/search/