Some Portland Facts

• Incorporated in 1851; Oregon became 33rd state in 1859.

• Population 570,000; 1.9 million in metropolitan area (23rd largest in US)

• Portland, Oregon was named for Portland, Maine (settled 1632, incorporated 1786, pop. 64,000)

• Weather can be rainy in October but is often beautiful and sunny then.

• Late-October temperature ranges from 40s to 60s Fahrenheit (about 9 to 17 Celsius).

• Keller Fountain and Willamette River (that's Will-AM-ette) are both located near conference hotel.