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  • House on a dirt road with a Chown Hardwear Wagon

    Fun Fact #57 What is the oldest retail business in Northwest Portland?

    The oldest retail business in Northwest Portland is Chown Hardware dating back to 1879.  Still a family owned business that has evolved to meet the community needs. Images courtesy Chown Hardwear. Here’s a look at some of Northwest Portland’s most enduring establishments. This post was first created in 2020. Northwest’s Legacy Businesses 1875 Good Samaritan Hospital […]

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