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The '''Hollywood District''' (originally '''Hollyrood''', after the Scottish [[Holyrood, Edinburgh|Holyrood]]) is a neighborhood of northeast [[Portland, Oregon]], United States renamed for its historic 1920s-era [[Hollywood Theatre (Portland, Oregon)|Hollywood Theatre]]. Although a mixed commercial and residential area, it serves primarily as a shopping district to the adjacent neighborhoods of [[Grant Park, Portland, Oregon|Grant Park]] and [[Laurelhurst, Portland, Oregon|Laurelhurst]], as well as to riders of the [[MAX Light Rail]] System. The Hollywood District also figures in [[Beverly Cleary]]'s Klickitat Street series of books, a fact memorialized in a display at the [[Hollywood Library]], which also provides a Beverly Cleary walking tour. The first [[Pedestrian crossing|pedestrian crossing light]] in Oregon was installed in the Hollywood District, across the street from the Hollywood theater.<ref>{{cite book|last1=King|first1=Bart|title=An Architectural Guidebook to Portland|date=2007|publisher=Oregon State University Press}}</ref> |
The '''Hollywood District''' (originally '''Hollyrood''', after the Scottish [[Holyrood, Edinburgh|Holyrood]]) is a neighborhood of northeast [[Portland, Oregon]], United States renamed for its historic 1920s-era [[Hollywood Theatre (Portland, Oregon)|Hollywood Theatre]]. Although a mixed commercial and residential area, it serves primarily as a shopping district to the adjacent neighborhoods of [[Grant Park, Portland, Oregon|Grant Park]] and [[Laurelhurst, Portland, Oregon|Laurelhurst]], as well as to riders of the [[MAX Light Rail]] System. The Hollywood District also figures in [[Beverly Cleary]]'s Klickitat Street series of books, a fact memorialized in a display at the [[Hollywood Library]], which also provides a Beverly Cleary walking tour. The first [[Pedestrian crossing|pedestrian crossing light]] in Oregon was installed in the Hollywood District, across the street from the Hollywood theater.<ref>{{cite book|last1=King|first1=Bart|title=An Architectural Guidebook to Portland|date=2007|publisher=Oregon State University Press}}</ref> |
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The Hollywood District was originally part of the Rose City Park subdivision which was [[plat]]ted in 1907. The original Rose City Park subdivision was part of the [[Donation Land Claim Act|Donation Land Claim]] of Joseph Backenstos. The land was later assigned to his widow by President [[Andrew Johnson]] in 1866. 1890s-era maps refer to the area as the Crook Tract. |
The Hollywood District was originally part of the Rose City Park subdivision which was [[plat]]ted in 1907. The original Rose City Park subdivision was part of the [[Donation Land Claim Act|Donation Land Claim]] of Joseph Backenstos. The land was later assigned to his widow by [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Andrew Johnson]] in 1866. 1890s-era maps refer to the area as the Crook Tract. |
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In the 20th century, the now-defunct [[Rodgers Stores|Rodgers]] store chain had its headquarters (as well as its largest store) in the Hollywood District from 1955 to 1984.<ref name="oreg-1984jun">{{cite news|last=Boatwright|first=Jo Ann|title=Ex-Rodgers store owner likes new mall|date=June 18, 1984|newspaper=[[The Oregonian]]|edition=Portland|page=B4}}</ref> |
In the 20th century, the now-defunct [[Rodgers Stores|Rodgers]] store chain had its headquarters (as well as its largest store) in the Hollywood District from 1955 to 1984.<ref name="oreg-1984jun">{{cite news|last=Boatwright|first=Jo Ann|title=Ex-Rodgers store owner likes new mall|date=June 18, 1984|newspaper=[[The Oregonian]]|edition=Portland|page=B4}}</ref> |
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The Hollywood District (originally Hollyrood, after the Scottish Holyrood) is a neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon, United States renamed for its historic 1920s-era Hollywood Theatre. Although a mixed commercial and residential area, it serves primarily as a shopping district to the adjacent neighborhoods of Grant Park and Laurelhurst, as well as to riders of the MAX Light Rail System. The Hollywood District also figures in Beverly Cleary's Klickitat Street series of books, a fact memorialized in a display at the Hollywood Library, which also provides a Beverly Cleary walking tour. The first pedestrian crossing light in Oregon was installed in the Hollywood District, across the street from the Hollywood theater.[1]
The Hollywood District was originally part of the Rose City Park subdivision which was platted in 1907. The original Rose City Park subdivision was part of the Donation Land Claim of Joseph Backenstos. The land was later assigned to his widow by U.S. President Andrew Johnson in 1866. 1890s-era maps refer to the area as the Crook Tract.
In the 20th century, the now-defunct Rodgers store chain had its headquarters (as well as its largest store) in the Hollywood District from 1955 to 1984.[2]
The Hollywood District is home to the Hollywood Farmers Market, a year-round Saturday farmers' market located on NE Hancock Street between 44th and 45th Avenues, which runs weekly from April through November, and twice-monthly from December through March.[3] The Hollywood Boosters started "Hollywood at Night" in summer of 2006. This is a monthly neighborhood event that takes place on the third Thursday of every month to bring together residents and local businesses.
Notes
- ^ King, Bart (2007). An Architectural Guidebook to Portland. Oregon State University Press.
- ^ Boatwright, Jo Ann (June 18, 1984). "Ex-Rodgers store owner likes new mall". The Oregonian (Portland ed.). p. B4.
- ^ http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org
Further reading
- Rose City Park Neighborhood History Book: celebrating 90 years since the platting of the Rose City Park subdivision in 1907 (1997, 4th addition); Rose City Park Neighborhood Association, 47 p., Maps.
External links
Media related to Hollywood, Portland, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons- Hollywood Neighborhood Association
- Hollywood District history from Portland State University
- Hollywood Boosters neighborhood business association
- Guide to Hollywood Neighborhood from Portlandneighborhood.com
- Northeast Community Center Not-for-profit neighborhood organization providing activities, classes, and fitness facilities
- Hollywood Farmers Market
- Grant Park Neighborhood Association
- Hollywood Street Tree Inventory Report
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