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1891 section map of Portland. It shows Section 11, an area on the east side of the Willamette River, south from Division Street to Colgate Street, which was the southern boundary of Portland at that time.

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1909 Sanborn map of Multnomah County's Hillside Poor Farm. The map identifies buildings on the property, including the hospital, kitchen men's ward, women's ward, wood shed, etc.

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