Portland Firefighters Park
| Portland Firefighters Park | |
|---|---|
 The park in 2010 | |
 | |
| Type | Public park[1] |
| Location | SW 19th Avenue & West Burnside Street Portland, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°31′22″N 122°41′24″W / 45.522735°N 122.690011°W |
| Operated by | David Campbell Memorial Association |
| Status | Open all year |
David Campbell Memorial | |
| Built | 1928 |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000802 |
| Added to NRHP | September 24, 2010 |
Portland Firefighters Park is a public park located in Portland, Oregon. In 1927, the park was established, to include a memorial in honor of firefighter David Campbell.[1] Campbell was the fire chief for Portland and was killed in action while fighting a fire at a Union Oil distribution plant. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2010, as the David Campbell Memorial.[2]
References
- ^ a b Weinstein, Nathalie. "Firefighters memorial eyes historic register", Daily Journal of Commerce website, March 16, 2010. Retrieved on December 10, 2010.
- ^ "Oregon National Register List" (PDF). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. June 6, 2011. p. 31. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
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