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"On Christmas Eve 1867 the city of Portland received one of its best presents ever:" Thomas Lamb Eliot, our first minister,  played a significant role in the development of the city. Read the recent Oregonian article about his arrival in Portland on Christmas Eve, 1867: Eliot.


Watch this video about our history in Portland or use the links on the left to read about our rich heritage.
 

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