“Hidden History of Portland Oregon” by JD Chandler, shows the reader that Portland was not the greatest state back then. “Portland was the most racist state outside the south” The roles of the immigrants have played in the founding and formation of the Pacific Northwest and Portland in particular.
The Chinese immigration arrived in Portland in 1851, and since then, they have faced multiple hardships to be able to stay in Portland. In 1872, the city of Portland was awakened with a city fire, that many people blamed the Chinese for. The fire started along Front Avenue and between Morrison and Lader street, just before Chinatown. As the fire started, many citizen ran out to help, including some Chinese immigrants. A group of rowdy young men
The Chinese immigration arrived in Portland in 1851, and since then, they have faced multiple hardships to be able to stay in Portland. In 1872, the city of Portland was awakened with a city fire, that many people blamed the Chinese for. The fire started along Front Avenue and between Morrison and Lader street, just before Chinatown. As the fire started, many citizen ran out to help, including some Chinese immigrants. A group of rowdy young men