The New Market Theater, built in 1872, is regarded as one of the most historic and significant buildings of early Portland. The building, which once held a 1,200-seat theater and a public market on its main floor, has since been remodeled and is used by the state’s Human Services Department.
New Market Theater Building
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A People’s History of Portland
Before Portland was known for Portlandia, bikes and brews, the foundations of the city were built by immigrant laborers. This zine introduces Portland’s immigrant and working class heroes, celebrating our city’s social activists and movements.
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