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North West Company
First organized in 1779 by a small group of Canadian fur traders based in Montreal, the North West Company dominated the North American fur trade …
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Northern Spotted Owl
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The northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), one of three subspecies of the spotted owl in North America, is a midsized …
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Northwest Power Act (1980)
In 1980, after four years of deliberation and several attempts, Congress passed a law intended to ensure low-cost electricity to Northwest ratepayers from federal dams …
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Nutria
Nutria, a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, were brought to the United States for their fur in the 1880s. They were introduced to …
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O'Kane Building
The O'Kane Building, at 115 Northwest Oregon Avenue in Bend, was built by Hugh O'Kane in 1916. Designed by the Beezer Brothers of Seattle, the …
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Oaks Bottom
Oaks Bottom, Portland’s first urban wildlife refuge, is located on the east bank of the Willamette River opposite the upstream tip of Ross Island. …
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Obed Dickinson (1818–1892)
When Obed Dickinson arrived in Salem in 1853 to become pastor of the Congregational Church, he found himself in a city where many opposed slavery …
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Obo Addy (1936-2012)
Obo Addy, a celebrated Ghanian drummer and dancer, lived in Portland for over thirty years and taught at Lewis & Clark College. Addy helped …
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Oceanside
"It would be one of the biggest and finest resorts of the Pacific Northwest. The seal rocks…will vie in fame with the nationally known 'Seal …
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Old St. Peter's Landmark
Old St. Peter’s Landmark, a former Roman Catholic church located at the corner of Third and Lincoln Streets, has been a distinctive feature in The …
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