Ladd's Addition, Historic residential district in Southeast Portland, United States.
Ladd's Addition is a residential neighborhood in Southeast Portland organized by diagonal streets arranged in a wagon wheel pattern, featuring four diamond-shaped rose gardens and a central circular park. The layout sits between Hawthorne Boulevard and Division Street, where housing merges with public green spaces.
William S. Ladd, a former Portland mayor, transformed his farm into the city's first planned residential development in 1891. This vision set standards for neighborhood planning that influenced the region for decades.
Homes here display Craftsman, Mission, Tudor, Colonial Revival, and American Foursquare styles built between 1905 and 1930. Walking through the streets, you notice how these different architectural styles sit side by side, creating the neighborhood's distinctive character.
The area is easy to explore on foot, thanks to its thoughtful street layout and proximity to transit options. You can enter from Hawthorne Boulevard or Division Street, where parking is available along with nearby shops and restaurants.
American Elm trees line the streets and receive regular treatment to protect them from Dutch elm disease. This ongoing tree care reflects local efforts to preserve the neighborhood's green heritage.
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