Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Lillis Albina Park, Corner of N Russell and N Flint Streets
Meet near the baseball bleachers at the corner of Russell and Flint.
Don I.
Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 1:30 PM
Meet at 1:30, ride at 1:45
3:30 PM
Ride is a loop
End location: Lillis-Albina Park
Portland might be famous for its MAX trains and Tillikum Crossing these days, but back at the turn of the 20th Century Portland, like most American cities, had an extensive streetcar network which fueled development of neighborhoods far from the city center. Commercial development followed the streetcar, creating many of the walkable neighborhoods we love today. Portland abandoned and paved over its streetcar tracks in the years after World War II, but here and there you can see tracks trying to peak up from below, reminding us of a time before cars commandeered our roads and good public transit was considered the height of fashion and technology and essential to any decent city. Learn more about the history of the streetcar in Northeast Portland, and its long lasting impact on development and transit in Northeast Portland. This 10 mile loop ride will include stops showing different pieces of the network. This educational ride will be family friendly and all are welcome.
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