Historic District
Irvington is a large National Register Historic District showcasing some of Portland's finest turn-of-the-century residential architecture.
IRVINGTON · PORTLAND
7 spots to discover in this neighborhood
“Historic Craftsman porches + NE Broadway shopping.”
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“Historic Craftsman porches + NE Broadway shopping.”
“Historic Craftsman porches + NE Broadway shopping.”
— Irvington, Portland
The Vibe
Irvington is stately, historic, and beautifully preserved, a neighborhood of broad streets, mature trees, and grand homes that feels like a living museum of early Portland architecture. The atmosphere is dignified and serene.
Residents enjoy quiet, walkable blocks and easy access to the shops and restaurants of Northeast Broadway, all within one of the city's most admired historic districts.
History
Irvington is one of Portland's grandest early residential neighborhoods, platted in the late nineteenth century and built out largely between the 1890s and the 1920s. Developers imposed unusually high building standards for the era, and the area attracted prominent families who commissioned large, architecturally ambitious homes.
The neighborhood's wide, tree-lined streets and stately houses earned it recognition as a National Register Historic District, one of the largest in the city. Its early restrictions and prestige made it a showcase of Portland's turn-of-the-century residential architecture.
Irvington has remained remarkably intact and continues to be one of Northeast Portland's most prestigious and architecturally significant neighborhoods, with a small commercial cluster around Northeast Broadway at its edge.
Character
Irvington is a large National Register Historic District showcasing some of Portland's finest turn-of-the-century residential architecture.
The neighborhood's southern edge meets the Broadway commercial corridor, with restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Landmarks
A National Register historic district known for its early-20th-century homes in Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Tudor styles.
A bustling commercial corridor along the neighborhood's southern edge with shops, restaurants, and theaters.
Getting Around
Portland Public Schools PK-5 in the heart of the neighborhood.
Outdoors
A large neighborhood park with sports fields, courts, off-leash areas, and open lawns.
Real Estate
The neighborhood is defined by large, well-preserved early-twentieth-century homes on generous lots, many with significant architectural pedigree.
Explore
Three ways to experience Irvington.
The associations, meetings and shared resources that hold Irvington together.
Active associations
Irvington triangle: SE Powell Blvd (north) to SE Foster Rd (south) to SE 82nd Ave (east) — bounded by SE Holgate to the north on the SW corner
EVENTS
Supporting the NE Broadway commercial district from 15th to 37th Avenue.
2,200 members
The Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce represents over 2,200 member businesses across the greater Portland metro area.
400 members
Established in 1977, the Soul District BA serves 300-500 members across North and Northeast Portland's historically Blac
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Portland.gov · Population (6,684) from Wikipedia (Census 2000).
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