Multnomah Village Story
Details
Zoom pre-Meetup April 16th at 7pm
Telling a Story in images
You are tasked with taking the information contained in this document and produce in 10 or less still images the story of the small village called Multnomah. I will be available to answer some questions; however, the following information should be enough for you to create your own story, be it documentary or episodic.
📄 MULTNOMAH VILLAGE — WALKING
STOP A — Capitol Hwy & Multnomah Blvd
Theme: Railway Birthplace (1907)
Capture:
• Wide intersection shot
• Movement shot walking north
• Curved street alignment (old rail path)
Narration:
“This is where the Oregon Electric Railway placed the Multnomah Depot in 1907.”
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STOP B — Main Street Core (35th–36th Ave)
Theme: Wildwood Subdivision (1910)
Capture:
• Storefronts
• Pedestrians, dogs, coffee culture
• Brick/wood textures
Narration:
“Gilbert’s 1910 Wildwood Subdivision created this small‑town main street.”
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STOP C — Annie Bloom’s Books / Village French Bakery
Theme: Identity & Continuity
Capture:
• People lingering
• Books, pastries
• Street pan showing density of shops
Narration:
“Even after annexation in the 1950s, the village kept its independent character.”
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STOP D — Multnomah Arts Center (MAC)
Theme: School → Arts Center (1912 → Today)
Capture:
• Exterior façade
• Old school architectural details
• Interior arts activity (if allowed)
Narration:
“Built in 1912 as Multnomah School, now the cultural heart of the village.”
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STOP E — Lucky Lab / Pedestrian Cut‑Throughs
Theme: Community Pockets from Railway Geometry
Capture:
• Outdoor seating
• Murals, public art
• Odd‑angled alleys
Narration:
“The old rail lines left behind these intimate community spaces.”
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FINAL SHOT — Capitol Hwy
Theme: The Village Today
Capture:
• People crossing
• Slow pull‑back of the corridor
Closing Line:
“From a railway stop to a thriving arts district, Multnomah Village still carries its history.”
We will meet at the intersection of SW Capitol Hwy and 36th Street. Parking can be difficult, be ready to drive around the area to find a spot. Parking is free.