Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon
The Hawthorne District in Portland, Oregon is an area of Southeast Portland that runs along Hawthorne Boulevard, particularly between 32nd and 42nd Avenues. It is known for its young, liberal residents and European feel. Historically, the district has been populated by Generation X and hippies, and recently, hipsters. Some have compared Hawthorne to San Francisco's Haight Street sans the colorful history. Residents are attracted by the vintage homes and apartments, and the locally owned shops and restaurants.
Hawthorne Boulevard was named after Dr. J.C. Hawthorne, the cofounder of Oregon's first mental hospital. The road was originally named Asylum Street. In 1883 the Oregon State Mental Hospital moved to its present location in Salem. This facility is featured in Ken Kesey’s "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest." The street was renamed in honor of Dr. Hawthorne. The change from the "distasteful" name was at the behest of the local residents.[1]
Landmarks
- Hawthorne Bridge
- The Bagdad Theater and Pub
- The Lucky Lab Brewpub
- Powell's City of Books Hawthorne Branch
Trivia
A rumor persists that the area has the highest concentration of people with a PhD in the metro area.[citation needed]
Notes
- ^ Historic Context: Hawthorne Boulevard from SE 20th to SE 55th Ave (PDF), Hawthorne Boulevard Transport Improvements Project, February 2003. p.9 of the PDF, numbered as p.7 in the document.
External links
- Hawthorne - Includes map of area and business information.
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