Portland Neighborhood In Focus - Mississippi District
Mar 31st, 2008 by Jody McLeod
Portland Neighborhood with a Twist
Funky. Fresh. Offbeat. Hip.These are just a few of the terms used to describe the Historic Mississippi District area found in Portland, Oregon. Located in the Boise neighborhood, a.k.a. Boise Eliot, it has blossomed over the past few years from a run-down, “I don’t have a reason to go there” kind of destination to a great place to shop, dine and just hang out.
Mississippi In Focus
I took a stroll through down Mississippi Avenue yesterday after visiting the Better Living Show and snapped a few photos.
Mississippi Ave. Slideshow on Flickr
Surrounding North Portland neighborhoods include Overlook, King, Humboldt and Eliot. Located just east of the I-5 freeway and the Willamette River it’s close-in, making it very appealing to commuting downtown workers. The MAX lightrail is located just a short distance away on Interstate Ave.
Nearby Businesses and Attractions
The area has great places to eat and shops that are geared toward the more eclectic. The Mississippi Avenue Visitor’s Guide has a great listing of local shops and restaurants. The ReBuilding Center can also be found there and I have been known to haunt that place weekly when doing a remodeling or art project. They are a non-profit organization that sells reclaimed, recycled and reused building materials. From doors to windows, tile to lighting, reclaimed wood to doorknobs - they have it all.
Also found in the area is the John Palmer House, a home listed on the National Historic Registry. It has been a bed and breakfast in recent years, but was just sold (March 20, 2008) for $849,000. No word yet on whether the new owners will be continuing it as a B&B. If you hear anything, let me know and I will update this post.
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