Portland started as a spot known as "the clearing,"
1 Comments Published by matthew jacob on 5.05.2008 at 12:31.
which was on the banks of the Willamette about halfway between Oregon City and Fort Vancouver. In 1843, William Overton saw great commercial potential for this land but lacked the funds required to file a land claim.
Here are some more.
stunning. matty, these pictures are beautiful. it looks like more than a weekend vacation--a life changing experience! :)