Oregon Territory

July 2, 2004 - New Oregon Trail: Foster Road

A radio tour along Foster Road, one of the most ethnically-diverse areas of Portland. Foster Road is a branch of the original Oregon Trail. On this tour, Vic Kaady, whose family is from Lebanon, introduces you to families from Russia, Bosnia, and Vietnam. Hear why they ended up living and working near Foster Road.

Radio documentary produced by Gretchen Lehmann and edited by Christy George.

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