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32-468: The Clackamas people were the original inhabitants of the land upon which the city of Milwaukie now exists. Milwaukie was settled in 1847 and formally platted in 1849 as a rival to the upriver Oregon City by Lot Whitcomb , who named it for Milwaukee, Wisconsin . At the time, the Wisconsin city was also frequently spelled "Milwaukie" before the current spelling was adopted. Some accounts also state that

64-603: A brief period in the early 1980s, an experimental Amtrak service named the Willamette Valley Express made a regular stop in Milwaukie, just east of the intersection of Harrison Street and Highway 224 (a location Amtrak referred to as East Milwaukie). The service, which ran twice a day in each direction and connected Portland with Eugene , was introduced on a trial basis in August 1980 and discontinued at

96-512: A male householder with no spouse present, and 41.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

128-535: A public library that is part of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County . The city has one college campus, Clackamas Community College Harmony. Milwaukie is within the TriMet transit district and is served by several TriMet bus lines. TriMet established a transit center in downtown Milwaukie in 1981, and by 2000 was served by as many as 12 routes, using on-street stops around

160-670: Is considered to be the last full-blooded tribal member. His mother was full-blooded Clackamas, his father was Klickitat . Soosap lived off the Grand Ronde reservation in Oregon City, where he was a day laborer. His English name was Joseph Andrews as non-Native people couldn't pronounce his Native name. He was also a known baseball player in the Pacific Northwest. Other Chinookans of the lower Columbia River : Milwaukie Riverfront Park Milwaukie Riverfront Park

192-459: Is located in the town and employs a few hundred people. According to Milwaukie's 2022 People's Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: In 2015–2016, Milwaukie saw a boom in real estate. It was named the ninth hottest real estate market in 2016 by realtor.com. A big draw to the city was noticed right after the Orange Line from TriMet, a $ 1.4 billion project connecting

224-516: Is served by the North Clackamas School District and most children attend one of nine public elementary schools, Alder Creek Middle School or Wilbur Rowe Middle School, depending on area of residence, Rex Putnam High School , Milwaukie High School for regular high school education, and New Urban High School or Cascade Heights Charter School for alternative education. Since 1996, Milwaukie High School has annually hosted

256-494: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.85 square miles (12.56 km), of which 4.82 square miles (12.48 km) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km) is water. Parks include Dogwood Park, Elk Rock Island , Kronberg Park , Milwaukie Riverfront Park , and Spring Park . As of the census of 2020, there were 21,119 people, 9,286 households, and 5,232 families residing in

288-743: The November 2022 election against Kathy Hyzy. Clackamas people The Clackamas Indians are a band of Chinook of Native Americans who historically lived along the Clackamas River in the Willamette Valley , Oregon . Today, Clackamas people are enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon . In 1806, Lewis and Clark estimated their population to be 1,800. At

320-470: The Oregon city used an alternate spelling to prevent confusion at the post office. Whitcomb arrived in Oregon in 1848 and settled on a donation land claim , where he built a sawmill and a gristmill . Milwaukie rivaled Portland and Oregon City for a time, but Portland eventually became the bigger city because it had a deeper port . The first post office at Milwaukie was established in 1850, with Whitcomb as

352-768: The city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. In 2009 new apartments and retail space were under construction in the downtown area of Milwaukie, and a riverfront park was being developed. Milwaukie is the home of Dark Horse Comics . Dark Horse is known for publishing works including Sin City , the character Hellboy , and the original graphic novel series 300 , as well for producing dozens of films and television series, including The Mask and Timecop , based on characters created by Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson . The total office space of Dark Horse Comics occupies three city blocks in downtown Milwaukie, sporting numerous display windows visible to transit riders. Bob's Red Mill

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384-426: The city was 88.5% White, 1.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population. There were 8,667 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no spouse present, 5.2% had

416-425: The city. The population density was 4,381.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,691.7/km). There were 9,596 housing units at an average density of 1,990.9 per square mile (768.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White , 1.2% African American , 0.5% Native American , 2.5% Asian , 0.4% Pacific Islander , 2.2% from other races , and 10.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.1% of

448-426: The close-in suburb right to the heart of downtown Portland, finished in 2015. A year after the opening of the Orange Line, housing prices had risen 12.2% and city officials said there were no vacancies for retail storefronts in Milwaukie's downtown area. In addition to the new Orange Line, Milwaukie finished a $ 2.2 million project to the city's waterfront park. The city had a grand opening on May 1, 2015. Milwaukie

480-529: The company extended its line to Oregon City , and interurban service between Portland and Oregon City via Milwaukie began operating. During the several decades after 1900, a succession of other private companies, including the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company , operated the streetcar and interurban service to and through the town. All interurban service was discontinued in January 1958. At

512-753: The end of 1981. In the United States House of Representatives , Milwaukie is in Oregon's 5th congressional district , which is represented by Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer . In the Oregon Legislative Assembly , Milwaukie is in the 21st Senate district , represented by Democrat Kathleen Taylor , and in the 41st House district , represented by Democrat Mark Gamba , a former mayor of the city. The Mayor and City Council are elected at-large for four-year terms. Current mayor Lisa Batey took office on January 1, 2023, after winning

544-512: The first postmaster. The community was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 4, 1903, originally as the Town of Milwaukie. The Oregon and California Railroad named their station there Milwaukee in 1870 and corrected it to Milwaukie in 1892. As the city center grew further from the railroad and a branch line was built across the Willamette to Oswego , Milwaukie station

576-440: The intersection of Jackson Street and 21st Avenue, next to Milwaukie City Hall. Since 2010, the bus stops that previously comprised Milwaukie TC are no longer designated as a "transit center" by TriMet. In fall 2015, the focal point for rider transfers between routes shifted southward from the former transit-center location, with the opening of a new light rail station at the south end of downtown. TriMet's MAX Light Rail service

608-541: The nationally recognized Living History Day. On this day thousands of veterans are welcomed into the school to help educate students about the past. There is also a private Catholic high school, La Salle High School , named after St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle , and the Portland Waldorf School , a private Waldorf school, which serves grades K–12. The city is home to the Ledding Library ,

640-449: The population. There were 9,286 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no spouse present, 7.5% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 7.8% were cohabitating couples. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

672-486: The poverty line, including 5.1% of those under 18 years old. 38.3% of residents had an educational attainment of a Bachelor's degree or higher. The overall employment rate was 66.5%. As of the census of 2010, there were 20,291 people, 8,667 households, and 5,075 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,209.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,625.4/km). There were 9,138 housing units at an average density of 1,895.9 per square mile (732.0/km). The racial makeup of

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704-538: The time the tribe lived in 12 villages located from the lower Columbia River to an area what is now called Oregon City. They resided towards the east side of the Willamette River . In February 1841, Reverend François Norbert Blanchet and Reverend Alvin F. Waller converted Clackamas Chief Popoh. The Clackamas signed a treaty in the fall of 1851, which Oregon Superintendent Anson Dart failed to ratify. They signed another treaty on January 10, 1855, which

736-580: The time, the Portland–Milwaukie–Oregon City and Portland–Sellwood–Bellrose lines had been the last streetcar or interurban service operating in the Portland metropolitan area, and not until 1986 did interurban service return—in the form of MAX ( light rail ) between Portland and Gresham . Oregon Motor Stages, Inc., had provided some bus service through Milwaukie until 1954, when it abruptly ceased all operation. Replacement transit-bus service

768-508: The tribe was intricate beadwork, quillwork , feather, and shell decorations. Certain shells served as currency. Like others of the Chinookan peoples , Clackamas practiced head flattening . From infancy, one's head was compressed between boards thus sloping the forehead backward. This was a way to indicate that a person was free rather than a slave. The Clackamas were expert woodworkers, and crafted canoes and plank lodges. A typical canoe

800-719: The voters. The 7.3-mile (11.7 km) line was sufficiently complete by May 15, 2015, for 500 passengers to make an initial special run along its whole length. Regular passenger service began four months later. Streetcars began serving Milwaukie in August 1892, when the East Side Railway extended its service beyond the then-town of Sellwood . The company built a carbarn and workshop in downtown Milwaukie, on Jackson Street at River Road (now McLoughlin Blvd. at that location), which opened in December 1892. The following year,

832-409: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Median household income was $ 78,676. 6.8% of residents living at or below

864-469: Was 20 to 30 feet long, which they used to travel along the rivers, transporting trade goods and people. With deep knowledge of the Clackamas river systems, the Clackamas were often hired by pioneers as guides to navigate the river systems. The Willamette Meteorite is culturally significant to Clackamas people. The meteorite is called Tomanowos , which translates to "the visitor of heaven". The meteorite

896-556: Was believed to be given from the Sky People and is the unity between sky, earth, and water. Other tribes around the area thought that the meteorite possessed magical powers. By 1855, the 88 surviving members of the tribe were relocated to Grand Ronde, Oregon , first to the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation . They eventually blended in the general population of the Grand Ronde. Soosap, likely born in 1841,

928-550: Was extended to Milwaukie on September 12, 2015. Construction of the MAX Orange Line , a light-rail connection between Portland and Milwaukie, began in 2011. Although this project had been planned for many years, it faced strong opposition by opponents of "Portland Creep"; in September 2012, opponents succeeded in passing a ballot initiative requiring that all Clackamas County spending on light rail be directly approved by

960-544: Was introduced in 1955 by Intercity Buses, Inc., a member of a consortium of four bus companies collectively known as the "Blue Bus" lines , and Intercity expanded its service after the 1958 abandonment of the rail service. TriMet, a new government-owned public transit authority, was established in 1969, and in September 1970 it took over all of the "Blue Bus" companies. TriMet has been the primary provider of transit service in Milwaukie since that time. Amtrak passenger trains pass through Milwaukie without stopping. However, for

992-837: Was ratified on March 3, 1855. The Clackamas were promised $ 2,500 worth of resources, but the United States only paid a fifth of what was owed. The tribe subsisted on fish and root vegetables, and constructed large cedar platforms to dip their nets in over Willamette Falls to harvest salmon. The Clackamas women dried and smoked the salmon, which they then combined with mixtures of berries and nuts, preserving it in woven baskets for winter. The Clackamas traded salmon with other tribes, and also harvested and traded wapato , broad-leafed arrowhead or "Indian potato" ( Sagittaria latifolia and Sagittaria cuneata ). Adult Clackamas historically wore leather leggings and tunics, and made skirts and bedding from cedar bark. An indication of high status in

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1024-482: Was replaced and renamed Lambert for Joseph H. Lambert , a pioneer orchardist who developed the Lambert cherry . The name of the station was changed to East Milwaukee in 1913 and corrected to East Milwaukie in 1916. The Bing cherry , among other varieties, was developed in Milwaukie by Ah Bing, an orchard foreman employed by Seth Lewelling . A mural in the city commemorates Mr. Bing's accomplishment. According to

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