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Alberta Street Business Association
Alberta Street Business Association exists to promote the general welfare of the businesses and property owners of the NE Alberta Street commercial corridor between NE MLK Blvd to NE 33rd Ave. A business hub since 1903, Alberta Street has seen many changes. Originally home to German and Irish immigrants, the district’s African American population increased dramatically in the 1950s after the Vanport flood.
- 1631 NE Broadway, #131 | Portland OR 97323
- albertabiz1@yahoo.com
Did You Know?
- Alberta Street has more than 40 restaurants. The Alberta Substation (2703 NE Alberta Street) is in the former Northwestern Electric Company Alberta Substation, built in 1931.
- The Community Cycling Center (1700 NE Alberta Street) opened in 1994 and has a bike shop, year-round programs and more than 1,000 volunteers.
- Since 1997, ‘Last Thursday’ has been an art walk like no other, with summer attendance in the thousands occupying galleries, eateries and the street.