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Archives & Records Management

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The Archives & Records Management Division operates the Portland Archives & Records Center, making City administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon public records law.
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Portland City Archives & Records Management

parc@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-865-4100

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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

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