Railroads to the American Dream

by Noah Carandanis The railroad tracks connecting the East and West coasts likewise connected myriads of Greek immigrants to the Pacific Northwest. While many settled on the East Coast, the railroad industry attracted several thousand Greeks to the West. Communities were built around the railroads. They offered opportunities of work and life for the laborers, … Read more

Old Town, New Dreams

by Noah Carandanis The taste of feta, the snipping of scissors, and the sound of a bouzouki all impacted the tapestry of Portland’s Old Town. Early Greek immigrants had an entrepreneurial spirit which produced wonderful shops and businesses within the Portland community. Greeks introduced Portlanders to their unique products and services while simultaneously displaying their … Read more