Hawthorne

The Hawthorne District is a popular avant-garde neighborhood just across the Willamette River from Downtown that runs along Hawthorne Boulevard between 17th and 43rd Avenues. The Boulevard is lined with locally-owned coffee shops, antique stores, cafes, and trendy clothing shops, many with a bohemian flavor reminiscent of the 70's. Hawthorne Boulevard has a rich nightlife and many of the pubs have sidewalk seating. Homes along the tree-lined streets in the residential area are older craftsman and bungalow styles that are being restored to their original beauty. Hip modern condo buildings are appearing providing a blend of the old and new architecture and lifestyle choices for homeowners.