MULTNOMAH · PORTLAND

Multnomah

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The Vibe

What Multnomah Feels Like

Charming walkable village main street

Multnomah Village has a charming, old-fashioned main-street feel, with independent boutiques, cafes, pubs, and a well-loved bookstore packed into a few walkable blocks. It draws people from across southwest Portland who come to browse, dine, and stroll.

Beyond the village core, the neighborhood settles into quiet residential streets shaded by mature trees, blending small-town charm with leafy comfort.

History

How Multnomah Came To Be

Multnomah, widely known by its commercial heart as Multnomah Village, grew up around a stop on the Oregon Electric Railway in the early twentieth century. The rail line drew settlement to this corner of southwest Portland, and a small business district formed along what is now Capitol Highway to serve the surrounding farms and growing residential streets.

For much of its history the area was a distinct community apart from Portland proper, with its own town center, before the city expanded around it. That early village core survived as a walkable cluster of older storefronts, giving the neighborhood a rare sense of preserved small-town character within the city.

Today Multnomah Village is one of southwest Portland's most beloved destinations, a compact district of independent shops, restaurants, and bookstores surrounded by quiet, tree-lined residential streets.

Character

What Defines Multnomah

Multnomah Village core

A compact, walkable district of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, and a longtime bookstore along Capitol Highway.

Streetcar-era roots

The village grew around a stop on the Oregon Electric Railway, leaving an early town center that still anchors the neighborhood.

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19 Retail

14 Health

10 Auto

8 Beauty

7 Finance

5 business

5 Restaurants

Services 19 Retail 14 Health 10 Auto 8 Beauty 7 Finance 5 business 5 Restaurants 5 Bars 4 Professional 3 Coffee 3 Education 2 Bakeries 2 Arts 1 Hotels 1 Community 1

Landmarks

Notable Places in Multnomah

Multnomah Village

A historic walkable commercial district full of independent shops, restaurants, and pubs.

Gabriel Park

A large neighborhood park with sports fields, a dog park, off-leash areas, and natural areas.

Multnomah Arts Center

A community arts center offering classes and exhibitions in a historic building in Multnomah Village.

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Multnomah

Schools

Multnomah Arts Center

A community arts education center housed in a former school building in Multnomah Village.
Maplewood Elementary School

K-5 Portland Public Schools serving children in the Multnomah area.

Outdoors

Parks & Greenspaces in Multnomah

Gabriel Park

A large southwest park with sports fields, trails, a dog area, and natural spaces near the village.

Real Estate

Homes & Architecture in Multnomah

A mix of older homes, bungalows, and mid-century houses on tree-lined streets, with some apartments and condos near the village core.

Craftsman bungalow Mid-century ranch Cottage Traditional two-story

Businesses in Multnomah

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Community Sponsors

Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille — Authentic Hawaiian Plates in South Portland

Café United Old Town PDX

Rendered.co — Foster Powell

Business Associations in Multnomah

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MVBA

Serving the Multnomah Village commercial district, a quaint neighborhood shopping area in Southwest Portland.

PMC

2,200 members

The Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce represents over 2,200 member businesses across the greater Portland metro area.

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Multnomah

What Multnomah Feels Like

How Multnomah Came To Be

What Defines Multnomah

Multnomah Village core

Streetcar-era roots

Categories in Multnomah

Notable Places in Multnomah

Multnomah Village

Gabriel Park

Multnomah Arts Center

Multnomah

Schools

Parks & Greenspaces in Multnomah

Gabriel Park

Homes & Architecture in Multnomah

Businesses in Multnomah

Business Associations in Multnomah

MVBA

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Businesses in Multnomah

Dickinsons Electric Comp

McLean Landscaping - Maintenance

Best Choice

Best Choice Roofing

Landerholm Law

The Killers (Pest Control)

Larson Lawns

Al Korb - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Annastasia Salon

Annie Bloom's Books

Aunt Jeni's Home Made

Briar Patch Herbs

Consign Couture

Continuity Wealth Management

Down to Earth Cafe

Erin Primrose | Local Real Estate

Essance Skincare

Executive Functioning Success

Fat City Cafe

Form and Function

Foterra Jewelry

FoundlingArts Revival

Gabriel Park Apartments

Gentle Cloud Spa

Hidden Gems in Multnomah

Erin Primrose | Local Real Estate

ideal property inspections llc

Kevin Ayers Classical Guitar

Lost & Found Coffee (Raleigh Hills)

Neat Lash Boutique

Nurture

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