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The Archives and Records Management Division operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making city administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon's public records laws. The division sets record retention and preservation policies and guidelines, administers the City's electronic records management system, serves as the City expert on records issues, and provides services to help City employees manage their electronic and physical records.

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A few more vintage #RoseFestival photos...these are from the @OregonNikkei https://t.co/wKhgasbbDK 18 hours ago
It's #RoseFestival time again in #Portland - check out some vintage float photos https://t.co/48ZtiRAdxy #PDX https://t.co/fNXfS0egfm 18 hours ago
Wondering what might have been? Check out the Neverbuilt: Portland exhibit currently at the Midland Library… https://t.co/0fV56BvaZz 2 days ago
Curious about Portland's roads in early 1890s? Download the 1894 &1895 Paving Maps of #Portland #history… https://t.co/caguiAJ8VG 3 days ago

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The entrance to City Park (now Washington Park), 1915. Notice that while the fountain still exists today, the figure of a child atop the upp… 21 hours ago City Park, 1915 The entrance to City Park (now Washington Park), 1915. Notice that while the fountain still exists today, the figure of a child atop the upp…
Corner view of the building at SW 3rd Avenue and SW Columbia Street, 1966. View this image in Efiles by clicking here. https://vintageportl… 1 day ago SW 3rd Avenue, 1966 Corner view of the building at SW 3rd Avenue and SW Columbia Street, 1966. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.
Sidewalk lined with roses at NW 25th Avenue and NW Lovejoy Street, 1915. For another view or this location, click here. View this image in E… 2 days ago NW 25th Avenue, 1915 Sidewalk lined with roses at NW 25th Avenue and NW Lovejoy Street, 1915. For another view or this location, click here. View this image …
Aerial of the First Interstate Bank building construction in Downtown Portland, 1970. View this image in Efiles by clicking here. https://v… 3 days ago Downtown Portland, 1970 Aerial of the First Interstate Bank building construction in Downtown Portland, 1970. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.
N Larrabee Avenue crossing over N Interstate Avenue, 1970. This aerial comes from a Model Cities Urban Renewal Program grouping. The program… 4 days ago N Interstate Avenue, 1970 N Larrabee Avenue crossing over N Interstate Avenue, 1970. This aerial comes from a Model Cities Urban Renewal Program grouping. The program…

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