Campbell Memorial
 

Honoring Portland Firefighters ... Past, Present & Future.

Featured Events

  • 11/30/09 - Selection Committee feedback meetings with three finalist
  • 1/15/10 - Last Day for Three Finalists to Submit Revisions to Their Designs
  • Late January 2010 - Final Design Selection

 

Sponsored by the Campbell Memorial Association.

Memorial Vision

The Campbell Memorial is currently located at the corner of NW 18th and Burnside. Sadly, the 81-year-old memorial is crumbling and beyond repair; experts predict that it will not withstand many more winters. Read more...


All donors will be provided with an acknowledgment of their tax-deductible contribution for their tax records.

History of David Campbell

Learn more about beloved Fire Chief David Campbell, who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Portland on June 26, 1911. Read more...

The Union Oil Fire

On June 26, 1911, an alarm came in from E. Salmon and Water Street shortly after 7:45 a.m. An oil pump at the Union Oil distributing plant had thrown a spark, igniting gas accumulated in its motor pit.
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