The story
Oregon's second-largest city was completely destroyed in 35 minutes when a levee failed, leaving 18,000 homeless.
Everything that was here
- 1942–1948
Vanport CityPlanned Community
Oregon's second-largest city was completely destroyed in 35 minutes when a levee failed, leaving 18,000 homeless.
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Nearby history
Jantzen Beach Amusement Park
1405 N Hayden Island Drive · 2.1 km away
White Eagle Saloon
836 N Russell Street · 6.1 km away
Vaughn Street Park
2401 NW Vaughn Street · 6.6 km away
Roseland Theater (formerly Starry Night)
125 NW 6th Avenue · 8.0 km away
Old Town Pizza & Brewing
226 NW Davis Street · 8.0 km away
Embers Avenue
110 NW Broadway · 8.0 km away
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