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  A history of Oregon Sheriffs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Multnomah County is the smallest county in size in the state — 465 square miles — but has the largest population of any county in Oregon, with more than 600,000 people.
Multnomah County was created on December 22, 1854, from parts of Washington and Clackamas counties by the Territorial Government five years before the state came.into existence.
William Frazier, a native of Scotland, was Sheriff of Multnomah County from 1896 to1902.
www.co.multnomah.or.us /sheriff/history.htm   (2264 words)

  
 Multnomah Historical Association
The purpose of the Multnomah Village Historical Association is "To collect, preserve, to exhibit, to publish material of a historical character and to develop community wide interest in the growth and development of the Southwest neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon."
We are a nonprofit association that was formed by Multnomah School parents to preserve items of historical interest when the school was closed in 1979.
The collections of the Multnomah Village Historical Association are housed in the Mary Becker Lyman History Center.
www.multnomahhistorical.com   (411 words)

  
 Guide to Multnomah Neighborhood in Portland Oregon
Multnomah is a charming area with a small-town community feel.
In Multnomah, you'll find a mix of home styles, varying from Victorian, Arts and Crafts cottages, to some more modern development such as row houses and condominiums.
If you have more information about Multnomah or Multnomah Village and would like to contribute, or if you have photos to share, please email us, or fill out the submission form.
www.portlandneighborhood.com /multnomah.html   (345 words)

  
 Multnomah Manor: Apartments for Rent in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah Manor: Apartments for Rent in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah Manor Apartment Homes offer retro style one bedroom floor plans located in the popular Multnomah Village neighborhood.
3035 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
www.multnomahmanorapts.com   (154 words)

  
 Photo Tour of Multnomah Village and Gabriel Park
This photo is from the annual August Multnomah Village parade.
We approach the village from the north on SW Capitol Highway.
This is the place for Multnomah Village residents to purchase party supplies.
www.movingtoportland.net /phototour_multnomahvillage.htm   (718 words)

  
 Multnomah Village - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was annexed by the city of Portland in the 1950s, and today Multnomah is one of 95 officially recognized Portland neighborhoods, centered around the Multnomah Village business district.
The neighborhood is bordered by Maplewood, Ashcreek, and Crestwood on the west, Hayhurst and Hillsdale to the north, and South Burlingame, Markham, and West Portland Park to the south and east.
Multnomah Village was, for a long time, home to the world's first wiki, WikiWikiWeb, which was physically located in an office there.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Multnomah_Village   (361 words)

  
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If one could say of a neighborhood that “it marches to a different drum,” one could be describing Multnomah Village.
Multnomah does have a wonderful park – the 95 acre Gabriel Park with baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, playgrounds and picnic sites.
Of all Portland’s neighborhoods, perhaps is one most closely deserves to use the word “village” to describe its personality.
www.portlandmlsdirect.com /neighborhoods/Multnomah.htm   (305 words)

  
 The Multnomah Villager
I should be done with all of this before the 1st of the year, and perhaps before, depending on my schedule over the holidays.
This event is sponsored by Annie Bloom's, in relation to the release of Dr. Suzuki's Autobiography (volume 2, for those of you keeping count).
I've lived in and around Multnomah Village since the mid-90's, and I thought this 'blog would be an interesting way to learn more, and become more involved in my neighborhood.
multnomahvillager.blogspot.com   (2018 words)

  
 The Multnomah Village Post
When Maranee Sanders looked out the window and saw her six year-old daughter lying on a floating log near the family’s Multnomah Channel houseboat 14 years ago, she knew it was time to move.
A couple of hundred people turned out on October 19 at a town hall meeting at the Multnomah Center auditorium for a chance to ask the U.S. senator from Oregon, Ron Wyden, about a myriad of issues from immigration policy to Medicare Part D. On immigration, Wyden spoke about the need for a "bright...
Mixed Media: A show of mixed media by instructors at the Multnomah Arts Center will be on display in the Center Gallery through November 29.
www.multnomahvillagepost.com   (236 words)

  
 Village puts on the dog in parade
The Multnomah neighborhood once again stakes its claim to being the most dog-friendly part of town when it hosts the annual Tail’s End Pooch Parade during the Multnomah Days community celebration Saturday.
A highlight of the celebration is the Multnomah Days Parade, which is open to children and ends with the canines.
The event is sponsored by the Multnomah Village Business Association and Southwest Neighbors Inc., the coalition office that assists area neighborhood associations.
www.portlandtribune.com /news/story.php?story_id=115560246082309500   (479 words)

  
 Legend of Multnomah Falls on the Lewis and Clark Trail
She was especially dear to her father because he had lost all his sons in fighting, and he was now an old man. He chose her husband with great care - a young chief from his neighbors, the Clatsop people.
The wailing of women was heard throughout the Multnomah village and the camps of the guests.
The other members of the council nodded in agreement- all except one, the oldest medicine man. He had not attended the wedding feast and games, but he had come in from the mountains when he was called by the chief.
lewisandclarktrail.com /section4/orcities/portland/legend   (1075 words)

  
 Multnomah Village - Home
In Multnomah Village you'll find locally owned specialty shops, galleries, antiques, restaurants, spa services and much, much more.
Stroll through the village and discover treasures to take home.
Multnomah Village is just five minutes from downtown Portland.
www.multnomahvillage.org   (171 words)

  
 Wood Village, Oregon OR, city profile (Multnomah County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Wood Village is a city in Multnomah County, in the Portland-Vancouver metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Wood Village was $17,833, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Wood Village, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $605.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=15534   (745 words)

  
 Multnomah Village Real Estate and Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale in Multnomah Village
Multnomah Village's laid-back, quiet personality is a pleasant alternative to Portland's busier neighborhoods.
For a taste of Multnomah Village: Any local will point in the direction of Marco's Cafe and Espresso Bar.
Originally built as the Thomas Bungalow Grocery in 1913, Marco's historic edifice included the first Multnomah Post Office and was also used as a Masonic Lodge and dance hall.
www.portlands-real-estate.com /portland_multnomah_village.htm   (153 words)

  
 Multnomah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Multnomah (tribe), a Chinookan people who lived in the area of present day Portland, Oregon
Multnomah (Multnomah Village), a neighborhood of Portland, Oregon
Multnomah was also a name proposed for the city of Portland, Oregon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Multnomah   (108 words)

  
 Oregon Blue Book Multnomah County
General Information: Lewis and Clark made note of the Indian village of Multnomah on Sauvie Island in 1805, and applied that name to all local Indians.
The name is derived from nematlnomaq, probably meaning “downriver.” Multnomah County was created from parts of Washington and Clackamas Counties by the Territorial Legislature in 1854, five years before Oregon became a state, because citizens found it inconvenient to travel to Hillsboro to conduct county business.
The county is both the smallest in size and largest in population in Oregon.
bluebook.state.or.us /local/counties/counties26.htm   (236 words)

  
 Native American Legends - A Legend Of Multnomah Falls - Wasco
Many years ago the head chief of the Multnomah people had a beautiful young daughter.
She was especially dear to her father because he had lost all his sons in fighting, and he was now a old man. He chose her husband with great care, a young chief from his neighbors, the Clatsop people.
The other members of the council nodded in agreement, all except one, the oldest medicine man. He had not attended the wedding feast and games, but he had come in from the mountains when he was called by the chief.
www.firstpeople.us /FP-Html-Legends/ALegendOfMultnomahFalls-Wasco.html   (1017 words)

  
 Fusion Cut and Color : The Salon of Multnomah Village
Multnomah Village merchants and residents will celebrate “A Holiday in the Village” on Friday, Dec. 1st and Saturday, Dec. 2nd.
On Saturday, Santa will be in the village and there will be activities for children and families.
Read this article “Back in the land of the short-haired” on The Multnomah Villager.
www.fusioncutandcolor.com   (518 words)

  
 Multnomah (Portland, OR) News
For years, the space was unused, occupied by a city water tank and surrounded by a barb wire fence.
The Multnomah Athletic Club needs a new general manager after Steven Tidrick, who'd been with the MAC for 21 years, resigned abruptly last...
Responding to neighborhood complaints about traffic and speeding, Portland officials are considering whether to reduce a 30 mph speed limit on a stretch of Southwest Capitol Highway north of Multnomah Village.
www.topix.net /city/portland-or-multnomah   (330 words)

  
 ORblogs - About The Multnomah Villager   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Now I know that John's has an incredible wine selection, and I konw that they're known for their selection of beers, but I was not prepared for the...
I will post links and updated RSS feed information when I make the switch, as well as double-posting on both sites for a while until everyone is used to the new URL (plus I don't want to...
Credit - Portland Ground: Pictures of Portland Oregon - Used by Creative Commons License I found this picture on Portland Ground, which is a cool photoblog described as "A Photographic Landscape of Urban Oregon".
www.orblogs.com /blog/854   (460 words)

  
 Village Frame and Gallery
Welcome to the web site of Village Frame and Gallery, located in the heart of historic Multnomah Village in Portland, Oregon.
This website is designed to accomplish two things: first, to inform you, our potential customer, of our existence, location and superior service; second, to give you the option of viewing and purchasing on-line a selection of finely framed and unframed art, ranging from original paintings to limited edition giclee prints.
If you have an opportunity to visit Multnomah Village, in addition to our gallery, you will find many other unique shops and restaurants.
www.villageframeandgallery.com   (283 words)

  
 Portland’s Multnomah Village
rom being a stop on Portland’s electric railway line in the early 1900s, Multnomah Village has grown to a lively mix of galleries, eateries, and specialty shops selling everything from windup frogs to Belgian beers.
Multnomah Days, an annual neighborhood street fair, takes place this year on August 19.
In the morning, an endearingly corny procession features marching bands, classic cars, clowns, and the hugely popular Tail’s End Pooch Parade, a pack of pet dogs dressed as cowboys, ballerinas, firefighters, and what have you.
www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/multnomah_village06.asp   (300 words)

  
 Multnomah Outdoor Cinema
The Multnomah Outdoor Cinema is a joint initiative of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association and Southwest Neighborhoods Inc. For four nights in the summer of 2006, we will create an outdoor movie theater in the Village complete with movies and concession stand with goodies and treats for sale.
The Multnomah Outdoor Cinema selects movies that appeal to a wide audience and carry an MPAA rating of PG-13 or less.
In early spring of 2006, members of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association decided to join the movement and host the very first Multnomah Outdoor Cinema.
calvin.linfield.edu /~rgardne   (386 words)

  
 Multnomah Village Home Multnomah Village Portland Oregon Restaurants Multnomah Village dining Multnomah Village homes ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Multnomah Village Home Multnomah Village Portland Oregon Restaurants Multnomah Village dining Multnomah Village homes for sale (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)
Come down and enjoy the Village at night.
November and December, in our hemisphere, are wrought with symbols of joy, light, and acts of love.
www.multnomahvillagehome.com.cob-web.org:8888   (246 words)

  
 Grand Central Baking Company
Located in the Multnomah Village, just a ten-minute drive from downtown in the west hills of Portland, our bakery is surrounded by antique stores and unique gift shops.
Customers are torn between enjoying their lattes in the warm, sky-lit interior or on our inviting deck nestled in and around pine trees.
No matter what your choice, our Multnomah bakery is an easy place to hang out, breathe deeply and come again.
www.grandcentralbakery.com /store_mult.html   (108 words)

  
 Indigo Traders - Fine Mediterranean Textiles and Interiors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Merchants throughout the Village are open late with special holiday activities.
The Multnomah Days Celebration is a community-wide celebration bringing thousands of people to enjoy the uniqueness of Multnomah Village.
After the parade is a street fair with a music stage, food and art vendors and a throng of happy people strolling the streets, getting to know their neighbors, and generally enjoying the sense of community this event creates.
www.indigotraders.com /events.htm   (297 words)

  
 sell.com classifieds : Near Multnomah Village : 4-2 in Portland, OR for sale in Portland (227TC5)
Near Multnomah Village : 4-2 in Portland, OR
Near Multnomah Village : 4-2 in Portland, OR View more property details...
This mostly single level home sits on a dead end street, and boasts a formal entry, living room with stone fireplace, a formal dining room with sliding door to deck and back yard, plus a kitchen with white cabinets.
www.sell.com /227TC5   (228 words)

  
 mouseblog » Blog Archive » “Multnomah People”   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Overheard tonight in the Starbucks in Multnomah Village: “Well, we were Multnomah People before there were Multnomah People.”
I mean, the snooty “Oregon Native” license plates and bumper stickers are bad enough, but are we now deciding who does and who doesn’t have an honest claim to their neighborhood?
Then again, my wife and I have commented several times about whether or not certain addresses from the Barbur side of Multnomah Boulevard can really be considered “in the Village”/ But as for people - if you’re currently sitting somewhere in Multnomah Village - you’re Multnomah People.
mousetrapmedia.com /wordpress/?p=23   (262 words)

  
 OregonLive.com: Holidays
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is at 1726 Washington St., Oregon City; $5.40 adults, $3 ages 5-12, $4.50 ages 65 and older; younger than 5 admitted free; $6 for photo with St. Nick; 657-9336; handicapped access.
Wear an apron; 1-3 p.m.; Multnomah Art Center, 7688 S.W. Capitol Highway; $20 for one adult with one child; $10 for each additional child, includes all supplies; 244-2292; handicapped access.
DOLL HOUSE CHRISTMAS: A variety of doll houses are displayed in the festive setting of historic Stevens-Crawford House, with live music, wassail and cookies from Mertie's Cookie Jar; 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Stevens-Crawford House Museum, 603 Sixth St., Oregon City; $3.50 for music and cookies; $6 for admission to Stevens-Crawford and Ermatinger houses.
www.oregonlive.com /holidays/index.ssf?/holidays/he_events_99.frame   (1112 words)

  
 multnomahbarbershop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Ivan gives your hairstyles the winning edge, and he can also do the same for your cutlery.
Now offering sharpening services within the greater Multnomah Village community area- not only will your haircuts be sharp, so will your knives, scissors, straight edges, and more!
Serving everyone from private individuals to businesses; Multnomah resturants welcome.
www.homestead.com /familytymeacres/multnomahbarbershop.html   (197 words)

  
 Wood Village, OR : City profile
This city profile was created by CascadeLink (Multnomah County Library) as part of an effort to provide accurate information about regional government.
Please let us know if you find inaccurate information or if there is information that would be useful to have added here.
Hosted by Multnomah County Library Community Information Program
www.cascadelink.org /gov/cities/woodvillage.html   (70 words)

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