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Portland’s African American Historic Sites Honored by National Park Service

Designation is a significant step in acknowledging and honoring Black communities and history in Portland; increases opportunities for additional resources and funding to preserve and enhance these important cultural structures and institutions.

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Older buildings associated with Portland’s Black experience recognized for their historical significance

Documentation of African American historic resources available for public review; comments on documents welcome until late February 2020.

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