Portland Heights and Vista Avenue Tour

IMPORTANT NOTE: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MOUTH AND NOSE FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN BY ALL WALKING TOUR ATTENDEES OVER THE AGE OF TWO (2). TOUR GROUPS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) PEOPLE PLUS THE DOCENT(S).

This tour explores Portland Heights – a mostly residential Southwest Portland neighborhood with Vista Avenue running through its center. It was once a very difficult area to build in, or even get to. As transportation options increased in Portland during the late 19th century, it soon became a popular residential district. Today the mixture of homes, ranging in style from Colonial Revival to Northwest Regional, is a veritable “who’s who” of Portland architects and their masterworks. On this tour you’ll see homes designed by the likes of A.E. Doyle, Emil Schacht, and Edgar Lazarus. 

Be advised that this is fairly strenuous walk.

Space is Limited. Pre-Registration is Required.

Image: Early 20th Century Photo Postcard View of Vista Avenue, Architectural Heritage Center Photo.

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