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There seems to be every reason why a portion, at least, of Mount Tabor should be taken as a public park. It is the only important landscape feature for miles around, and the population in its vicinity is destined to be fairly dense. It is already a good deal resorted to by people for their Sunday and holiday outings, and it will be better known to and more visited by the citizens as time goes on. . . .There can be little doubt that public sentiment will cordially support the city government in acquiring considerable land on this prominent and beautiful hill (Olmsted Brothers "Report of the Park Board," 1903).


Mt. Tabor's Architectural Heritage
Realtor Jan Caplener has written an informative brochure about some of the architectural home styles found in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Included are addresses of area homes built in each architectural style.
Download the Architectural Heritage file (380Kb) .


The early years of Mt. Tabor
An extensive article by Grant Nelson - read more.


Mount Tabor Park Reservoirs Historic District
The reservoirs in Mount Tabor Park were nominated and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in January, 2004. Information has been assembled for those wanting to learn more about this process, includes the "official" National Register of Historic Places documents for the reservoirs from the State Historic Preservation Office in electronic format.

Historic district aging well, report finds

In 2008 the Portland Water Bureau contracted with Cascade Design Professionals and architect Robert Dortignacq,to develop a Reservoirs Historic Structures Report (RHSR), in order to assess the condition, maintenance, rehabilitation and preservation of significant features within the Mount Tabor Park Reservoirs Historic District.

The report has been completed. Click here to see it. It found that generally speaking buildings and other structures were in good condition. "The structures and buildings were carefully designed and were built for durability and low maintenance. Those considerations have allowed the structures to age gracefully," the report says..


Mt. Tabor Park Master Plan Report

Portland Parks and Recreation
This comprehensive plan was published in January 2000 but has been updated..
Download the Master Plan Report file (2.6 Mb)

And click on the headline below to read about the update.

Mt. Tabor Park Master Plan (Updated)

Profile of Mt. Tabor Neighborhood in 2000 Census

Population: 10,037
Area: 1,022 acres
Population Density: 9 persons per acre
Male Population: 4,705 (47%)
Female Population: 5,332 (53%)
Households: 4,316 (96% occupied)
Home Owners: 65% (2,808)
Renters: 35% (1,508)
Household Size: 2.33 avg  

A great place to live

You’ve always known Mt. Tabor was a great place to live. Now a national magazine, Men’s Journal, says our neighborhood is one of the 30 best places to live in the entire United States. It’s also the only Oregon site to make the cut.

Here’s what Men’s Journal had to say in its June 2009 issue:

Mount Tabor is a low-key neighborhood with acres of trails at the foot of a 600-foot volcanic peak. Right next door is Hawthorne, a funky district with trendy shops, good eats, and lively nightlife. Our advice: Call Mt. Tabor home and consider Hawthorne the fun uncle.