Centennial Mills demolition

The Northwest Naito Parkway structure is still at risk of collapse, after a major fire. For your safety, avoid the area. Learn more 

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Archives & Records Management

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Archives & Records Management is a division of the elected City Auditor’s Office. We operate the Portland Archives & Records Center and make City administrative and historical records accessible for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon public records law.
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parc@portlandoregon.gov
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Portland Archives & Records Center

1800 SW 6th Avenue
5th floor, Suite 550
Portland, OR 97201
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Hours: In-person research at PARC is currently available by appointment Tues/Thurs: 12PM-4PM and Wed: 9AM-1PM
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P.O. Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207

News

40th Anniversary of Performance Auditing in Portland

This page commemorates the 40th anniversary of performance auditing at the City Auditor's Office in Portland. A timeline of the Auditor's history, dating back to the position's establishment in 1864, shows the evolving duties and independence of the Auditor in Portland's government.

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Events

Portland in Black: Documenting Our Lives in the City of Roses

Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for generations to come.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
Graphic for event Portland in Black: Documenting Our Live in the City of Roses. Coffee and Collections, a community archiving event.View full size image

Portland in Black: Documenting Our Lives in the City of Roses

Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for generations to come.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
Graphic for event Portland in Black: Documenting Our Live in the City of Roses. Coffee and Collections, a community archiving event.View full size image

Portland in Black: Documenting Our Lives in the City of Roses

Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for generations to come.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
Graphic for event Portland in Black: Documenting Our Live in the City of Roses. Coffee and Collections, a community archiving event.View full size image

Portland in Black: Documenting Our Lives in the City of Roses

Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for generations to come.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
Graphic for event Portland in Black: Documenting Our Live in the City of Roses. Coffee and Collections, a community archiving event.View full size image
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