Historic Irvington

 
 
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Welcome

The Irvington neighborhood is located in the northeast section of Portland, Oregon. The neighborhood traces its history to the William and Elizabeth Irving Donation Land Claim of 1851 as well as several small adjoining subdivisions.  The neighborhood streets were laid out in 1887, and residential lots began selling in 1891.

An early example of a streetcar suburb, Irvington contains the largest, most diverse, and intact collections of Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts, and Colonial Revival style residences in the City of Portland as well as the State of Oregon. In 2010, Irvington was designated an historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1966, a group of neighbors formed the Irvington Community Association (ICA). Today, the ICA continues to play an important role in promoting and preserving one of Portland's most vibrant and livable neighborhoods.

From street tree inventories to land use meetings to the Irvington Home Tour - there are countless ways to participate.

Join us!


Next ICA Meeting

October 10th, at Irvington School, Room 108A at 7:00 pm.

The October agenda will include the following: Committee updates, including Land Use, Home Tour, Livability, a Broadway corridor update, a Peace House update, the December Holiday Party and discussion of signing onto a proposed letter regarding storage of toxic materials in NW Portland. In addition, we will talk about whether to create an Irvington Plaque as well as any new business. If they are able, a Portland police officer will attend from the North Precinct.

All neighbors are welcome to attend. If you have an issue you would like discussed at a future meeting, feel free to contact me.

Steven Cole

President, Irvington Community Association

503-754-7713