GRANDEST OF THEM ALL

THINGS TO DO WHEN VISITING THE CITY OF ROSES

BENJAMIN HARRISON WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT TO LODGE AT THE PORTLAND HOTEL

President Harrison was the first of many Presidents to stay at The Portland Hotel. Each time a President made a visit the hotel purchased new china for their entourage. Harrison made quite a train journey through the western United States. He stayed two nights in Portland and dined in his room. 
• Harrison also took the brave trip on the trolley to Portland Heights. The year was 1891

WINCHESTER HOUSE HOTEL • THIRD & BURNSIDE • 1928

LOTUS BAR WAS CLOSE TO THE PORTLAND HOTEL

PORTLAND HOTEL - DAY TRIP

PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT CUT THE RIBBON FOR THIS DINING ROOM

PORTLAND HOTEL 

H.C. BOWERS - MR HOTEL IN PORTLAND

STORY OF H.C. BOWERS

H.C Bowers managed the Portland Hotel. He was known as the best hotelier of his time. Bowers went on to opening his own hotel which later was renamed The Nortonia and today The Mark Spencer. 

SOUTH PORTLAND FANOUS DELI