Hollywood District (Portland, Oregon)
| Hollywood | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | |
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  Hollywood | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′08″N 122°37′13″W / 45.5355°N 122.6203°WCoordinates: 45°32′08″N 122°37′13″W / 45.5355°N 122.6203°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Government | |
| • Association | Hollywood Neighborhood Association |
| • Coalition | Central Northeast Neighbors, Inc. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1797 sq mi (.4654 km2) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,061 |
| Housing[1] | |
| • No. of households | 758 |
| • Occupancy rate | 96% occupied |
| • % households renting | 85% renting |
| • Avg. household size | 1.4 persons |
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 Hollwood District, across the street from the Hollywood theater.[2]
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 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.[3]
The Hollywood District is home to the Hollywood Farmers Market, a seasonal farmers' market located on northeast Hancock between 44th and 45th avenues that runs from May through November.[4] 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.
References
- 1 2 Demographics (2000)
- ↑ 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
- 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
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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
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