So much has changed, but yet many things have stayed the same. Check out these pictures to see what has stood the test of time, and what has not.
The Kennedy School
jericl cat / Flickr Now a McMenamins property, the Kennedy School was once a an elementary school and opened its doors in 1915.
Jim Ellwanger / Flickr Today, while the building is refaced, it looks pretty similar to its original 100 years ago.
Sullivan’s Gulch
A. Davey / Flickr Sullivan’s Gulch was once an area of expansive greenery. Today, the I-84 runs directly to the right of the train line that bisects this undated picture. The freeway, which opened in 1955, was later improved in 1980 to include the MAX light rail to the north. On the far right of the picture, Benson Polytechnic High School is just visible.
Portland Bureau of Transportation / Flickr This 1964 photo of Lloyd Center shows just how different the sparsely built area looks from today.
A. Davey / Flickr In this more recent picture, homes of Sullivan’s Gulch are visible.
Mike Krzeszak / Flickr And here, a more recent skyline view from the same area.
Union Station
Photo Librarian / Flickr Union Station was built in 1896, and today, looks almost exactly the same.
The West End / Flickr In this recent picture, there are so few differences that it may be difficult to find them.
Jantzen Beach
Washington State Department of Transportation A big change in the city over time is Jantzen Beach. Opened in 1928, the amusement park was in operation until 1970 and was dubbed the Coney Island of the West.
Washington State Department of Transportation / Flickr Featuring four swimming pools, cutting-edge amusement rides, and a grand ballroom, the park saw 30 million visitors during its 42 years in existence.
Andy Nystrom / Flickr However, after dwindling attendance, the park closed its doors in 1970, and soon after, the Jantzen Beach Center was opened.
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jericl cat / Flickr
Now a McMenamins property, the Kennedy School was once a an elementary school and opened its doors in 1915.
Jim Ellwanger / Flickr
Today, while the building is refaced, it looks pretty similar to its original 100 years ago.
A. Davey / Flickr
Sullivan’s Gulch was once an area of expansive greenery. Today, the I-84 runs directly to the right of the train line that bisects this undated picture. The freeway, which opened in 1955, was later improved in 1980 to include the MAX light rail to the north. On the far right of the picture, Benson Polytechnic High School is just visible.
Portland Bureau of Transportation / Flickr
This 1964 photo of Lloyd Center shows just how different the sparsely built area looks from today.
In this more recent picture, homes of Sullivan’s Gulch are visible.
Mike Krzeszak / Flickr
And here, a more recent skyline view from the same area.
Photo Librarian / Flickr
Union Station was built in 1896, and today, looks almost exactly the same.
The West End / Flickr
In this recent picture, there are so few differences that it may be difficult to find them.
Washington State Department of Transportation
A big change in the city over time is Jantzen Beach. Opened in 1928, the amusement park was in operation until 1970 and was dubbed the Coney Island of the West.
Washington State Department of Transportation / Flickr
Featuring four swimming pools, cutting-edge amusement rides, and a grand ballroom, the park saw 30 million visitors during its 42 years in existence.
Andy Nystrom / Flickr
However, after dwindling attendance, the park closed its doors in 1970, and soon after, the Jantzen Beach Center was opened.
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