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University of Portland

The University of Portland (UP) is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, which also founded UP's sister school the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students. It is widely known for its women's soccer program, which won the 2002 and 2005 Division I NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. UP is ranked 6th in the west for Regional Universities by U.S.

Located at 45.5725, -122.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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University of Portland, Holy Cross universities and colleges, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1901, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 1901 establishments in the United States

Vanport City, Oregon

Vanport City was a hastily constructed city of public housing located in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, between the contemporary Portland city boundary and the Columbia River. It is currently the site of Delta Park and the Portland International Raceway. It was constructed in 1943 to house the workers at the wartime Kaiser Shipyards in Portland and Vancouver, Washington.

Located at 45.6006, -122.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.752 miles away.
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African-American history of Oregon, Former populated places in Oregon, History of Portland, Oregon, Multnomah County, Oregon, Natural disasters in Oregon

E. Henry Wemme

E. Henry Wemme (1861–1914) was a wealthy businessman in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. He was an active business investor during the pioneering era of automobiles and aviation. A farmer's son born in the village of Crostau, Kingdom of Saxony, Germany as Ernest Heinrich Wemme, he had only a grade-school education. Facing enrollment in the German army, he immigrated to the United States at 18 years of age, not intending to stay. He later said he "went broke and couldn't get away.

Located at 45.5417, -122.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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German emigrants to the United States, American manufacturing businesspeople, Businesspeople from Portland, Oregon, 20th-century deaths, 1861 births

Chiles Center

The Earle A. & Virginia H. Chiles Center is a 4,852-seat multi-purpose arena in Portland, Oregon, USA. The arena opened in 1984. It is home to the University of Portland Pilots men's and women's basketball teams as well as the women's volleyball team. It hosted the West Coast Conference men's basketball tournament in 1992 and 2007. The arena is also used as for other athletic tournaments as well as for concerts and other special events such as high school graduations.

Located at 45.575, -122.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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College basketball venues in the United States, Portland Pilots basketball, Indoor arenas in the United States, Basketball venues in Oregon, Sports venues in Portland, Oregon, High school sports in Oregon

Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway (PIR) is located in Portland, Oregon, USA's, Delta Park complex on the former site of Vanport, just south of the Columbia River. It is west of a light rail station and less than a mile west of Interstate 5. The track hosts ICSCC and SCCA and OMRRA road racing, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, and SCCA autocross events. Additionally, the PIR grounds are host to OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association) bicycling races on the track and the surrounding grounds.

Located at 45.5969, -122.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.752 miles away.
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Sports venues in Portland, Oregon, Champ Car circuits, NHRA Division 6 drag racing venues, Motorsport venues in Oregon, American Le Mans Series circuits, IMSA GT Championship circuits

Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition

The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, commonly also known as the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and officially known as the Lewis and Clark Centennial American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair, was a worldwide exposition held in Portland, Oregon, United States in 1905 to celebrate the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Located at 45.5378, -122.707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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World's Fairs in the United States, History of Portland, Oregon, History of the West Coast of the United States, 1905 in Oregon

Pacific Northwest Wrestling

Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW) is the common name used to refer to several different professional wrestling companies, both past and present, based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The first such company (that would later become Portland Wrestling) was founded by Herb Owen in 1925. It was the Northwest territory of the National Wrestling Alliance from the Alliance's inception in 1948 until 1992.

Located at 45.5858, -122.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.753 miles away.
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American professional wrestling promotions, American public access television programs, Companies based in Portland, Oregon, Companies established in 1925, Sports in Oregon, Pacific Northwest Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance members

Northwest Heights, Portland, Oregon

Northwest Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Portland's West Hills. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfare is NW Skyline Boulevard, which snakes along the spine of the hills, with pockets of residential development cascading down the slopes. The neighborhood is close to the dining, shopping, and entertainment of Northwest. A short distance in the other direction is Forest Park, a vast tract of urban wilderness.

Located at 45.5411, -122.77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.757 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon

Vaughn Street Park

Vaughn Street Park was a baseball park located in Portland, Oregon. It opened in 1901, and was torn down in 1956. Its primary tenant was the Portland Beavers Pacific Coast League team. During a stretch when the club was tagged as the "Lucky Beavers", the ballpark was also sometimes called Lucky Beavers Stadium. Today, the site is an industrial property, with no traces of the stadium remaining except for a plaque.

Located at 45.5371, -122.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Minor league baseball venues, Sports venues in Portland, Oregon, Defunct baseball venues, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Portland Beavers, Baseball venues in Oregon, Sports venues completed in 1901

Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center

The Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, usually referred to as the Expo Center, is a convention center located in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Opened in the early 1920s as a livestock exhibition and auction facility, the Expo Center now hosts over 100 events a year, including green consumer shows, trade shows, conventions, meetings and other special events.

Located at 45.6059, -122.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.752 miles away.
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Convention centers in Oregon, Buildings and structures in Portland, Oregon, Roller derby venues in the United States, Visitor attractions in Portland, Oregon, Metro (Oregon regional government)

KBMS

KBMS is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Vancouver, Washington, USA, it serves the Portland, Oregon area. The station is currently owned by the Seattle Medium. KBMS is well known in Portland's African-American community. KBMS is the only Urban AC station in the Pacific Northwest. They play everything from Musiq Soulchild, Aaliyah, Xscape, Monica, to Earth, Wind & Fire. KBMS carries the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Located at 45.6017, -122.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.753 miles away.
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Radio stations in Washington (state), Urban adult contemporary radio stations, Radio stations established in 1967

Shaver Transportation Company

The Shaver Transportation Company is an inland water freight transportation company based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The company was founded in 1880, and played a major role in the development of freight transport in the Portland area and along the Columbia. As of 2008, Harry L. Shaver is the chair of the company's board, and the company employs about 90 workers.

Located at 45.5582, -122.73 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Columbia River, Companies based in Portland, Oregon, History of transportation in Oregon, Shipping companies of the United States, Steamboats of the Columbia River, Companies established in 1880

Merlo Field

Harry A. Merlo Field at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex is a 4,892-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Portland, Oregon on the campus of the University of Portland where it serves as home to the school's soccer teams.

Located at 45.5744, -122.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Portland Pilots soccer, Sports venues in Portland, Oregon, Soccer venues in Oregon, Event venues established in 1990

Balch Creek

Balch Creek is a 3.5-mile tributary of the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Beginning at the crest of the Tualatin Mountains (West Hills), the creek flows generally east down a canyon along Northwest Cornell Road in unincorporated Multnomah County and through the Macleay Park section of Forest Park, a large municipal park in Portland. At the lower end of the park, the stream enters a pipe and remains underground until reaching the river.

Located at 45.5471, -122.721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Geography of Portland, Oregon, Landforms of Multnomah County, Oregon, Streams of Oregon, Tributaries of the Willamette River, Works Progress Administration in Oregon

MacTarnahan's Brewing Company

MacTarnahan's Brewing Company is an American craft brewery located in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Formerly called Portland Brewing Company, it was bought by Pyramid Brewery in 2004, and Pyramid was bought by Magic Hat Brewing Company in 2008. MacTarnahan's was acquired in August 2010 by North American Breweries of Rochester, New York.

Located at 45.5415, -122.713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Microbreweries, Beer brewing companies based in Oregon, Companies based in Portland, Oregon, Companies established in 1986, American beer brands

West Side CSO Tunnel

The West Side Combined Sewer Overflow Tunnel (also West Side Big Pipe) is a tunnel in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is to receive and store overflow from the combined sewer system before it can reach the Willamette River. The main tunnel is 14 feet in diameter and 3.5 miles long for a capacity of 2,850,000 cubic feet and connects to dozens of smaller sewer overflow interceptors along the west side of the Willamette River.

Located at 45.5407, -122.698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Portland, Oregon, Tunnels in Oregon

Joe Etzel Field

Joe Etzel Field is a 1,000 seat baseball stadium in Portland, Oregon that is home to the University of Portland Pilots baseball team. Completed in 2005, the Andy Pienovi Hitting Facility is the baseball team's practice facility. It is located in foul territory in left field. Preliminary campus expansion plans include moving the baseball field from its current location to one down on the waterfront in the Triangle Park property.

Located at 45.574, -122.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Portland Pilots baseball, College baseball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Portland, Oregon, Baseball venues in Oregon

Bess Kaiser Hospital

Bess Kaiser Hospital was a hospital in Portland, Oregon, United States, which closed in 1998. The hospital opened in 1959 and was the first hospital in Kaiser's hospital network. It was named after Henry J. Kaiser's wife Bess. The former location is now occupied by Adidas America Headquarters, Salomon North America Inc. , and several physicians.

Located at 45.5595, -122.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.753 miles away.
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Hospitals in Portland, Oregon, Hospitals established in 1959, Kaiser Permanente hospitals, 1959 establishments in the United States

Pier Park (Portland)

Pier Park is a municipal park in Portland, Oregon, U.S. It is in the North Portland neighborhood of St. Johns and is bordered by North Columbia Blvd. and characterized by evergreen forest. Pier Park along with Kelley Point Park and Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area contribute land in its natural state to North Portland. The park takes its name from a person named Pier, not because it has a pier.

Located at 45.603, -122.755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Parks in Portland, Oregon, Urban public parks, Disc golf courses, Protected areas established in 1921

Wallace Park (Portland, Oregon)

Wallace Park is a city park in northwest Portland, Oregon. The park was acquired in 1920, and is named after Hugh W. Wallace, the city councilman responsible for getting the property allocated as a city park. One art installation in the park is a 1980 sculpture by Manuel Izquierdo called Silver Dawn. Also located within the park and surrounding school yard exist eleven bronze objects, created by artist Bill Will in 1998, "tucked away in unexpected places".

Located at 45.5334, -122.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Parks in Portland, Oregon, Protected areas established in 1920

McCoy Park

McCoy Park is a park located in north Portland, Oregon. The park features paved paths and picnic tables, along with a playground, soccer field, softball field, and basketball court.

Located at 45.59, -122.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Parks in Portland, Oregon

Columbia Park (Portland)

Columbia Park is a park located in north Portland, Oregon. The city of Albina purchased the land in 1891, prior to its annexation by the city of Portland. In 1909 G.H. Hoch, head gardener for Washington Park, oversaw the design based on one in Berlin, Germany.

Located at 45.5795, -122.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Parks in Portland, Oregon, Protected areas established in 1891

Clear Creek Distillery

Clear Creek Distillery is a distillery based in Portland, Oregon. Clear Creek Distillery is most well known for its eau de vie, though today the company also makes a variety of other fruit brandy, aged spirits, and liqueurs.

Located at 45.5378, -122.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.754 miles away.
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Companies based in Portland, Oregon, Distilleries in Oregon, Companies established in 1986

Vaux's Swift

Vaux's Swift (Chaetura vauxi) is a small swift native to North America and northern South America. It was named for the American scientist William Sansom Vaux.

Located at 45.5332, -122.706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.755 miles away.
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Chaetura, Birds of North America, Birds of the United States, Native birds of the Northwestern United States, Birds of the U.S. Sierra Nevada, Birds of Canada, Birds of Central America, Birds of the Yucatán Peninsula region, Birds of Mexico, Native birds of Southern Mexico, Birds of Venezuela, Western North American migratory birds, Birdwatching, Visitor attractions in Portland, Oregon

Trinity Academy (Portland, Oregon)

Trinity Academy is a Classical Christian Middle and High School in Portland, Oregon. Trinity Academy is located in a central North Portland location near the I-5 Freeway, the Yellow Light Rail Max Line, in between Downtown Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Trinity Academy is a private middle and high school in the Pacific Northwest founded by Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians. Non-Christian students are welcome at Trinity Academy.

Located at 45.5701, -122.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7.753 miles away.
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2011 establishments in Oregon, Christian schools in Oregon, Classical Christian schools, Educational institutions established in 2011, High schools in Portland, Oregon, Private high schools in Oregon, Private middle schools in Oregon