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http://www.explorethepearl.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g52024-d146839-Reviews-Pearl_District-Portland_Oregon.html

http://www.breweryblocks.com/ 

 

The area of Downtown Portland was formerly used for warehousing, light industrial purposes and a railroad yard and was known as the "Northwest Industrial Triangle"

In the 1990s, an elevated portion of NW Lovejoy Street from the Broadway Bridge past NW 10th Avenue was demolished, opening dozens of surrounding blocks (including some brownfield sites) for development, which peaked in the 2000s. The viaduct was notable for having columns painted by a railroad watchman who worked below; two of them have been saved. The increasing density has attracted a mix of restaurants, brewpubs, shops, and art galleries, though in some cases pioneering tenants have been priced out of the area. The Portland Streetcar opened in 2001

One day, Pearl District Business Association, Thomas Augustine, a local gallery owner, coined the name Pearl District more than 10 years ago to suggest that its industrial buildings were like crusty oysters, and that the galleries and artists' lofts within were like pearls. "There were very few visible changes in the area," says Al Solhiem, a developer who has been involved in many projects in the district. "People would drive by and not have a clue as to what was inside." As local business people were looking to label the growing area?the "warehouse district" or the "brewery district" was two suggestions?a writer for Alaska Airlines borrowed Augustine's phrase, according to Solheim. The name stuck.

The movie Drugstore Cowboy (1989), by Gus Van Sant, has several scenes shot in the neighborhood. Now the Pearl is a combination of Galleries, restaurants, and communities meeting places, known for its art walks and high rise condos near the waterfront. To purchase Real Estate in the Pearl, Sotheby's International Realty introduces, Terry Sprague, Broker. Terry Sprague and The Terry Sprague Group of Sotheby's Realty is a boutique-style real estate partnership located in Lake Oswego Oregon, specializing in Lifestyle homes and development. To us, each situation and property is as unique as the ndividuals we represent. We take the time to discover how we can best serve the one-of-a-kind needs of every client. And, we rely on our extensive resources and experience to provide a distinct level of expertise. We pride ourselves in giving a concierge service to each individual client.
We are proud to represent Cusman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty in Oregon. For Sotheby's real estate representation in Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and all of Oregon, contact us for a private consultation.
We are proud to represent Cusman & Tebbs Sotheby's International Realty in Oregon. For Sotheby's real estate representation in Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and all of Oregon, contact us for a private consultation.
Terry Sprague Broker ALHS
terry.sprague@sothebysrealty.com
Cell 503-459-3987