The Neighborhood

Montavilla, Portland, Oregon, USA

Welcome to Montavilla! Yes, it’s prounced “monta-villa” which rhymes with “zilla”. Montavilla is a syllabalic abreviation of Mt. Tabor Village.

The name “Montavilla” originated from the abbreviations used on the streetcar destination signs when streetcars served the area starting in 1892. The name was first abbreviated as “Mt. Ta. Villa”, then later as “Monta.Villa”. Residents soon adopted the latter name for the neighborhood, written as Montavilla. Streetcar service to Montavilla ended in 1948 (from Wikipedia, read more).

More links:

OregonLive: Portland neighborhood named one of the top 10 to visit in the country
https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2017/10/portland_neighborhood_named_on.html

The Tragic Story of the Montavilla Neighborhood in PDX
http://bipartisancafe.com/portland/tragic-story-montavilla-neighborhood-pdx/

This East Portland district features family-friendly shops, tasty treats and a historic movie theater.
https://www.travelportland.com/neighborhoods/montavilla/

Where to Drink and Dine in Historic Montavilla
https://pdx.eater.com/maps/where-to-drink-and-dine-in-historic-montavilla

Montavilla Neighborhood Association
https://www.montavillapdx.org/

Community & Civic Life
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/civic/48330