The Dude Ranch at 240 N. Broadway was a popular African American nightclub in the 1940s. The venue was popular amongst both white and Black Portlanders during World War II and shortly thereafter.
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Black Historic Sites Approved
Recognizing Portland’s African American experience
The National Park Service has recognized the historic significance of Portland’s African American experience through a pair of new listings on the National Register of Historic Places.