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Although it's just eight miles south of downtown Portland, Lake Oswego is not your typical bedroom community. The thriving city of 33,000 is centered around the lake of the same name and bordered by the Willamette River, offering wonderful views and great walks.
Historic Lake Oswego is known as "First Addition" which originated in the 1890s when the town was still called simply Oswego. This neighborhood is in the far east side of the city, north of "A" Street. It's an area of 25-30 blocks of historic homes. You will also find many newer homes in the area. This property is so desirable that people buy up bargain homes and replace them with new ones. Many of the First Addition blocks have alleys.
In 2006, Cottage Living magazine named First Addition as one of the ten best cottage communities in the country. The national magazine gushed over the quaint homes, the easy walk to downtown and Lake Oswego, and the "jewel-box gardens winking from behind picket fences."
Schools:
High Schools
Lake Oswego High School
Lakeridge High School
Junior High Schools
Lake Oswego Junior High
Waluga Junior High
Elementary Schools
Bryant
Forest Hills
Hallinan
Lake Grove
Oak Creek
Palisades
River Grove
Uplands
Westridge
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