"Bill Naito and the Revitalization of Portland" at the Lake Oswego Public Library with Erica Naito-Campbell

Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 4th St Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Come learn about Bill Naito, one of Portland's most impactful business and civic leaders, through a presentation with pictures and videos. Naito’s life spanned the Great Depression and World War II through Portland’s rebirth in the 1970s and its profound growth until his sudden death in 1996. Naito’s name became synonymous with dynamic civic leadership, whether growing Portland’s urban tree canopy, revitalizing its downtown, or preserving historic buildings.

Learn more about the even on the library's website.

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William “Bill” Sumio Naito (1925–1996) was a remarkable and visionary individual—the Portland-born son of Japanese immigrants who became one of the city’s most significant business...

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