Background and history Horse rings in Portland, Oregon
horse ring near southeast 37th , belmont street in 2012
horse rings, made of iron or brass, remnants 1800s, when horses, , horse-drawn vehicles, provided primary mode of transportation. in 1978, register-guard suggested rings might old 1900s. rings allowed residents tether horses sidewalks.
prior late 1970s, rings removed during sidewalk reconstruction or repair safety purposes. in 1978, after 1 portland resident complained disappearance of rings, connie mccready, city commissioner, announced rings replaced @ homeowner s request, fee of $5. today, city of portland committed preserving horse rings, reinstalled following curb , sidewalk construction or repair. ordinance requires rings replaced @ original location (or close practical ). original street names reset or restamped new concrete. ring supply monitored bureau of maintenance. portland not city preserve horse rings. city officials in oak harbor, washington, confirmed last in series of horse rings preserved during february 2011 sidewalk construction project.
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