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Wikipedia Takes Portland is part of a national campaign to photograph sites on the National Register of Historic Places

Wikipedia Takes Portland is an annual event which occurs each September in Portland, Oregon as part of Wikipedia Takes America and Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States. Photographing sites in Portland listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the main focus of Wikipedia Takes Portland.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up below!

(Or, visit this page for neighboring Vancouver, Washington.)

Invitation

WIKIPEDIA TAKES PORTLAND 2013!
You're invited to participate in the upcoming "Wikipedia Takes Portland" campaign, to be held during the month of September. The local campaign occurs annually in conjunction with Wikipedia Takes America and Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States. Photographing sites included on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the main focus of Wikipedia Takes Portland. In typical Wikipedia fashion, you can work individually or create a team.
Details and signup here!

Goals

Instructions and resources

In order to participate in the Wiki Loves Monuments competition, you must upload images during the month of September 2013 (photographs may have been taken during this month or any time prior). You'll need to create an account on Wikimedia Commons if you do not have one already.

Visit the following links to view sites on the NRHP within Multnomah County or by quadrant of Portland:

Similar lists for neighboring counties within the Portland metropolitan area can be found at the following links:

National Historic Landmarks are also included on the NRHP. The following link contains a list of National Historic Landmarks in Oregon:

Participants

Results

Please share the results of your work here!

More than 400 images were uploaded!

The Photographer's Barnstar
Another Believer proudly presented Ipoellet, SJ Morg and Visitor7 with the Photographer's Barnstar, which is awarded to individuals who tirelessly improve Wikipedia with their photographic skills and contributions.

See also