History of Portland: Facts You Didn't Know
NO DIDDY
Created 7/15/2024
Think you know everything about Portland? Discover surprising historical facts (hopefully)
1. How was the name 'Portland' chosen for the city?
A coin toss.
A historical figure.
A city council vote.
A public contest.
2. What powered the Stark Street Ferry in 1848?
Manual rowing.
A mule on a treadmill.
A steam engine.
A windmill.
3. Portland’s most famous book shop, Powell’s Books, sells the most expensive book priced at?
$350,000.
$200,000.
$100,000.
$500,000.
4. Which significant copper statue, second only to the Statue of Liberty, is found in Portland?
Portlandia Statue.
The Rose Statue.
The Willamette Sculpture.
The Liberty Bell.
5. What purpose did the small rings found throughout downtown Portland once serve?
To tie up horses.
To fasten tents.
To anchor boats.
To mark boundaries.
6. Why did Simon Benson install the 4-bowl drinking fountains around Portland?
To celebrate an anniversary.
To support sports events.
To deter drinking alcohol.
To beautify the city.
7. What was Portland's record high temperature during the heatwave in June 2021?
8. What role did Henry J. Kaiser play in Portland during World War II?
Developed railroads.
Built Liberty ships.
Created urban parks.
Led fur trading.
9. In the 1950s, Portland was notorious for what type of underground activity?
Organized crime.
Unlicensed trading.
Illegal fishing.
Unregistered vehicles.
10. Who inhabited the Portland area before American settlers arrived in the 1800s?
The Chinook people.
The Sioux people.
The Navajo people.
The Apache people.
11. What sparked the rapid growth of East Portland in the 19th century?
Cotton production.
Timber trade.
Gold discoveries.
The Oregon Railroad.
12. Which annual event in Portland features coaster cars powered solely by gravity?
Loop-The-Hill Event.
Portland Hill Run.
Gravity Race Fest.
Adult Soapbox Derby.
