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FeaturesA very hard-to-find, original menu from the famed Portland Hotel (also known as The Hotel Portland) offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century dining in the Pacific Northwest. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon and considered the city’s premier hotel from its opening in 1890 until its demolition in 1951, the Portland Hotel was a hub of elegance, attracting politicians, celebrities, and travelers with its grand Victorian architecture and luxurious amenities.
Menu items include Filet Mignon for $1.25, Crab Newburg for $1.10, and a pot of Pekoe tea for just $0.15. Beverages such as Schlitz Beer ($0.25) and Dickinson’s Loganberry Juice ($0.25) speak to the era’s preferences—just before national Prohibition and during the height of Oregon’s regional agricultural identity.
What once represented fine dining and luxury now appears almost comically affordable, a striking reminder of how much value—and currency—has changed in just over a century. This menu captures a bygone era, when guests enjoyed upscale service in ornate dining rooms for the price of a modern fast-food combo meal.