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.
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