What the records say
- When
- 2 Aug 1873
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 45.52° N, 122.68° W
- Description
- large fire in Portland, Oregon, United States
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Great Fire of 1873
Large fire in Portland, Oregon, United States
The Great Fire of 1873 was a major fire which swept through the downtown of Portland, Oregon on August 2, 1873, destroying twenty-two blocks on the west side of the Willamette River, including along Yamhill and Morrison Streets. A mix of mansions, tenements, and commercial property was destroyed. Many businesses were not insured, and many others were only partially insured.
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