Opened in the late 1950’s, George Smith Elementary School operated for nearly 50 years before being closed by the school district for “declining enrollment.”

In the eighties or nineties, Smith’s boundaries were shrunk in order to enhance the number of students at Markham, which had been closed. The students south of Taylors Ferry Road, many of whom walked to Smith, were bussed to Markham. This was detrimental to our community by fragmenting it, and by eliminating an opportunity for healthy exercise for students by walking to school in a safe, quiet neighborhood.

Connie S. Johnson writes:

Some good news at last regarding Station 18! Please read John Klum's message below:

The Council Resolution was processed last Wednesday so we can proceed with the Station 18 relocation project. The only request from Council was from Commissioner Saltzman for the SAC to have a discussion regarding the possibility of a "Dome" station.

Stephen Keller will be the new project manager for the City. His email is skeller@ci.portland.or.us. He will be setting up the future SAC meetings and will let you know what the duties of the SAC during the design phase of the project will be.

Taylors Ferry Road Vision Plan

Joint Neighborhood Task Force Report & Recommendations
From Capitol Highway to the County Line

Ashcreek / Crestwood Neighborhood Associations
December 2004