If you are looking for a Portland neighborhood where you can get to know your neighbors in the community, the Alameda neighborhood is the place for you. The Alameda neighborhood is in Alameda Ridge, which overlooks Downtown. It also comes with a view of the Willamette River and the Cascades.
The Alameda neighborhood is one of Portland’s oldest. Large and stately houses, charming bungalows, and cottages line the streets.

History of the Alameda Neighborhood

Founders William C. and Isabella Bowering established the area in 1859. The neighborhood’s gravel pit first earned the nickname Gravelly Hill Road. The name change occurred when the Alameda Land Company decided on the Alameda Park subdivision in 1909.

Eventually, the City of Portland stepped in to annex the land. It then officially became part of the city. “Alameda” comes from the Spanish word ‘alamo,’ which means poplar tree. Alameda itself represents ‘a walk lined with trees,’ which perfectly describes the area.

The streets of Alameda

The area is a “classic, old neighborhood where people still know their neighbors” and is the proud home of several Portland institutions. The Alameda Brew House, events, walks, school fundraisers at the elementary school, and ‘foodie’ fairs are just a few of the possibilities one can find when exploring the neighborhood.

Homes

Alameda’s home options range include Craftsman and Tudor to English cottage and Mid-Century Modern. Lovers of great architecture will admire its handiwork.

Alameda is near Grant Park, Beaumont-Wilshire, Concordia, Sabin, and Irvington. It abounds with green space, including Wilshire Park and Alberta Park.

To learn more about the Alameda Neighborhood, read more on the Alameda Neighborhood Association website. 

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