The Albina community, which largely overlapped with the current Rose Quarter District, was once the cultural capital of Portland. It was a home to Portland’s black community, and a center of arts, small businesses, schools, and faith.

Sam Atseff Grocery, North Larrabee Street

Urban renewal in the 50’s and 60’s brought interstate highways, razing of neighborhoods, pushing the community further out from the city center. A vibrant community became a place to visit for events, but not a place to stay or live.

Maxey’s Parlor, North Weidler Street

Broadway Bridge during the Vanport Flood

Construction begins on Interstate Avenue

Interstate Avenue and junctions completed

Corner of North Ross and North Mcmillen

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, North Larrabee and North Mcmillen

Site Cleared for Memorial Coliseum

Site area graded for Memorial Coliseum

Aerial view of Memorial Coliseum

Current aerial view of The Rose Quarter