Here’s a handsome map from a prospectus produced in the early 20th century to promote the exclusive new Laurelhurst addition in Portland, Oregon. Prominently shown in yellow “gold” ink are the three streetcar lines that provided service to the neighbourhood — the Rose City Park line, the Montavilla line, and the Sunnyside line.

Streetcar lines to other parts of the city are also clearly shown, just not given the exclusive treatment of the other three. Downtown, the Portland Hotel is shown, which is now the location of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Also of interest are the names of other additions and neighbourhoods — some are still in use, like Ladd’s Addition, Irvington and Montavilla. Others not so much… the Tabasco Addition didn’t seem to catch on so well.

Source: Architectural Heritage Center