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Map of Vanport, Oregon

Unknown1942

The Vanport Mosaic

The Vanport Mosaic
Portland, United States

This foldout map of Vanport, along with a booklet of services and rules of conduct, was provided to all new residents. Vanport was built to house employees of the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II and was eventually managed by the Housing Authority of Portland. Vanport became the second most-populated city in Oregon, behind Portland.

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  • Title: Map of Vanport, Oregon
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1942
  • Location Created: Oregon, United States
  • Rights: Oregon Historical Society
The Vanport Mosaic

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