KOIN 6 Segment from 1992 on the drought plaguing Portland and all of Oregon. 1992 fell toward the end of a generally dry period, which caused problems throughout the state; the 1992 drought was most intense in eastern Oregon, with severe drought occurring in […] [Original post on pdx.social]

[Racist Imagery] Well...you can't talk about the United States without talking about its revolting racist past (& modern day!). Portland is no different. You may never pass this location the same way again... 5474 NE Sandy Blvd "C**n Chicken Inn" 1931-1950s vs […] [Original post on pdx.social]

W Burnside St and SW Oak St looking north on 10th Ave December 1939 vs 2026 Featuring Buildings of today's Powell's Books, Sizzle Pie, and Doc Martens. Source: Portland Archives https://efiles.portlandoregon.gov/record/2767125/ #pdx #pdxthroughtime #portland

Angelina Jolie on top of the Broadway Bridge in the film "Foxfire" 1996 Source: Film Reel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxfire_(1996_film) #pdx #portland #pdxthroughtime

News 8 "Californians Invade Portland" Segment Preview 1990 Source: Kevin Noonan Youtube #pdx #portland #pdxthroughtime

Downtown Portland | Wentworth - Irwin American Motors Corporation around 1976 selling the new Pacer vs Powell's Books 2025 1005 W Burnside St #pdx #pdxthroughtime #portland #oregon

Crystal Ballroom, Southeast corner of 14th & Burnside st 1917 vs 2026 Source: Portland Archives https://efiles.portlandoregon.gov/record/2669354/ #pdx #portland #pdxthroughtime #oregon #music

Looking west onto NW Wilson St from NW 23rd Ave Towards Montgomery Ward & Co building March 13, 1939 vs 2026 (I think the caption's streets are off a bit, or maybe the lens perspective is different, but I did a comparison from NW Wilson St and NW 23rd Ave) […] [Original post on pdx.social]

NE Sandy Blvd at 28th Ave looking east 1940 vs 2026 Happy Land beer parlor, Big Eleven Market, and Ankeny Hardware vs Hollywood Vintage, Katie OBriens, & Dear Sandy. Much of the architecture still in use. Source: Portland Archives […] [Original post on pdx.social]

Exterior view of MacMarr Grocery Store 1931 Vs Mt. Scott Pub 2026 6005 SE 72nd and Woodstock (View of a man standing in front of the shop. Vegetable starts, flour in sacks, and potatoes are displayed out front. Date is circa.) Source: Portland Archives […] [Original post on pdx.social]

A little 90s Flashback. 24 HOUR CHURCH OF ELVIS 1990 408 NW Couch Street, Portland More Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_Hour_Church_of_Elvis Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYwWzjVJGdM #pdx #pdxthroughtime #portland

Kids posing for photo Albina District (NE Ivy and NE Rodney). Wednesday July 31, 1963 vs 2026. Historical Context of Razed Houses: In the 1960s, many homes in this area were razed for projects like the Memorial Coliseum, I-5 construction, and the Emanuel Hospital […] [Original post on pdx.social]

Downtown Portland, Oregon, early 1950s (likely around 1952–1953) - vs 2026 below it. The view is looking south down SW Broadway from the intersection of SW Washington Street. This stretch was known as the "Great White Way" of Portland due to its dense […] [Original post on pdx.social]

Before there was Reo's Ribs 2026, there was Hollywood Burger Bar - which was open from 1954 - 2014. 4211 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213 Source image: Facebook Portland Memories Group #pdx #pdxthroughtime #portland

Curious.. how many houses have been destroyed for parking lot construction through time. Residence at 1416 NE Broadway, circa 1929 vs Current 2026 location. Source: Vintage Portland https://vintageportland.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/ne-broadway-circa-1929/ #pdx #pdxthroughtime #portland

Another one in the meantime. A 90s Commercial of 'Organ Grinder Pizza', which was located on 82nd Ave - its iconic building now home to Super King Buffet. Source: Kevin Noonan [VHS Collection Archive] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFqloxiPdw Relevant Article […] [Original post on pdx.social]

You may pass by this everyday and never noticed this building billboard used to be far more extravagant.1969 vs 2026. "Green Stamp Corp" & “Lifetime Gifts” billboard at SE Powell Boulevard and SE 8th Avenue, 1969. Source […] [Original post on pdx.social]

The Hollywood Fred Meyer, 1970s from the Oregonian. (Before moving to its current location off NE Broadway, a smaller location used to live at 42nd Ave and Sandy Blvd with rooftop parking. The building has been a revolving door of stores throughout the years) […] [Original post on pdx.social]

Hollywood Theatre 1934 Source: Facebook - Portland Memories Playing Babes in Toyland | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMaBsQq8qd4 #pdx #portland #pdxthroughtime

NE Glisan Street and NE 60th Avenue looking west, 1963 vs 2026 Source: https://vintageportland.wordpress.com/2019/01/08/ne-glisan-street-1963/ City of Portland (OR) Archives, A2011-013, 1963 #pdx #portland #pdxthroughtime