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New Walking Tour Explores History of Laurelhurst

By Erika George & Kari McGee, September 17, 2019

The Laurelhurst neighborhood is one of the most iconic ‘hoods in Portland. At one point or another, every Portlander has visited a park, restaurant or shop in Laurelhurst. For those of us who call the area home, there is an enormous amount of neighborhood pride for our beautiful corner of the city. We’re thrilled to share with you a new walking tour of the Laurelhurst neighborhood, created by Grant High School student and Girl Scout Amelia Shields. 

The tour is available in both print and audio formats on the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association website. Transplants and seasoned Portlanders alike will learn something new in this tour.

“I was interested in learning more about the history of the neighborhood, and I wanted other members of the community to be able to experience the rich history of the neighborhood and feel connected to it,” said Amelia.

Be honest – how many of us whiled away our teenage years watching MTV and wandering around a mall? We’re so inspired by teens like Amelia, who are building leadership skills and improving their communities. She created this tour for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the highest level award a Girl Scout can earn. It requires a minimum of 80 leadership hours on a project to better the community. 

Well done, Amelia!

Erika George & Kari McGee

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