Oregon Experience
Portland Noir
Season 8 Episode 802 | 29m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
From shanghaied sailors to opium dens, Portland's past is legendary. But how much is true?
Portland's past is filled with tales of shanghaied sailors and opium dens. In the mid 1800s, Portland was a major Northwest trading center. With a population of mostly young male migratory workers, the town gained a reputation for violence and lawlessness. Over the years, stories of the era have taken on legendary proportions. "Portland Noir" unveils the true story of the city's sordid history.
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Oregon Experience
Portland Noir
Season 8 Episode 802 | 29m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Portland's past is filled with tales of shanghaied sailors and opium dens. In the mid 1800s, Portland was a major Northwest trading center. With a population of mostly young male migratory workers, the town gained a reputation for violence and lawlessness. Over the years, stories of the era have taken on legendary proportions. "Portland Noir" unveils the true story of the city's sordid history.
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