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The Hollywood District (originally Hollyrood , after the Scottish Holyrood ) is a neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon , United States renamed for its historic 1920s-era Hollywood Theatre .

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14-522: Hollywood District may refer to: Hollywood, Portland, Oregon , a neighborhood of Portland, Oregon Hollywood Historic District (Homewood, Alabama) Hollywood, Los Angeles , California, a neighborhood Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District , Los Angeles, California Hollywood Boulevard Historic Business District , Hollywood, Florida See also [ edit ] Hollywood (disambiguation) Hollywood Terrace Historic District ,

28-753: A county library, health services and entertainment. The campus includes PFI Supply which offers tools, supplies and materials for students and the general public. Enrollees have graduated to work at apparel manufacturers across the United States and in Europe. Some have started their own clothing companies. Graduates show collections at annual industry events that attract buyers, press and managers from top area apparel companies. PFI collaborates with industry, companies and community leaders on projects, competitions and exhibits. Participants walk through all steps of apparel production and marketing, including fashion styling and

42-526: A district listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Fayette County, Kentucky Little Hollywood Historic District , Hartford, Connecticut [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to

56-501: A line of clothing or work at a large apparel company. Apparel Technical Developer focuses on computer skills in Adobe and patternmaking so enrollees can work as a technical designer, materials, print or product developer, patternmaker or fit engineer. Apparel Entrepreneur teaches the skills required to build a business plan, understand the nuance of fashion buying and merchandising for wholesale, retail and e-commerce. In addition to

70-635: A shopping district to the adjacent neighborhoods of Grant Park and Laurelhurst , as well as to riders of the MAX Light Rail System. The Hollywood District also figures in Beverly Cleary 's Klickitat Street series of books, a fact memorialized in a display at the Hollywood Library , which also provides a Beverly Cleary walking tour. The first pedestrian crossing light in Oregon was installed in

84-507: Is a monthly neighborhood event that takes place on the third Thursday of every month to bring together residents and local businesses. Portland Fashion Institute is also located in the Hollywood District. Founded in 2010, PFI focuses on design, technology and business connected to the fashion industry and is Oregon’s only accredited fashion design school. Portland Fashion Institute The Portland Fashion Institute ( PFI )

98-551: Is a private, nonprofit nationally accredited career institute of higher learning located in Portland, Oregon . It focuses on design, technology and business connected to the fashion industry . It was founded in 2010. It is Oregon's only accredited fashion design school. PFI is licensed by Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training , because

112-634: The Crook Tract. In the 20th century, the now-defunct Rodgers store chain had its headquarters (as well as its largest store) in the Hollywood District from 1955 to 1984. The Hollywood District is home to the Hollywood Farmers Market, a year-round Saturday farmers' market located on NE Hancock Street between 44th and 45th Avenues, which runs weekly from April through November, and twice-monthly from December through March. The Hollywood Boosters started "Hollywood at Night" in summer of 2006. This

126-573: The Hollywood District, across the street from the Hollywood theater. The Hollywood District was originally part of the Rose City Park subdivision which was platted in 1907. The original Rose City Park subdivision was part of the Donation Land Claim of Joseph Backenstos. The land was later assigned to his widow by U.S. President Andrew Johnson in 1866. 1890s-era maps refer to the area as

140-564: The certificate programs, registrants can take every course offered by PFI as non-credit or continuing education. Among the most popular series are Apparel Construction and Patternmaking where students start with the basics and move up to advanced digital design. An annual scholarship is offered to high school juniors and seniors with exceptional promise in fashion design. PFI has won diversity and business grants through its federal, state and local partners. Unlike some for-profit schools, PFI remains affordable. It believes in #schoolwithoutdebt with

154-435: The classes are offered online through synchronous interactive distance learning. These include lecture and computer classes. Hands-on classes are taught in-person. Through its library, enrollees have access to books, periodicals and media for every aspect of fashion design and the apparel business. Apartments and extended stay hotels are within walking distance of PFI, along with public transportation, grocery stores, restaurants,

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168-480: The cost of a certificate ranging from $ 16,000 to $ 19,000. More than 7,000 persons have studied at the school since it opened its doors. In 2023, PFI became a nonprofit 501(c)(3) EIN 36-5051224. PFI's campus in the Hollywood District of northeast Portland. Facilities include computers with 2D and 3D programs, a video and photography studio, workrooms, industrial sewing machines, and a design space. Half of

182-448: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hollywood_District&oldid=1084212072 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Hollywood, Portland, Oregon Although a mixed commercial and residential area, Hollywood serves primarily as

196-470: The school's teaching and programs meet rigorous educational standards. A five-member advisory board designs and refines PFI's curriculum and includes representatives from Adidas , Columbia Sportswear , Nike , Shibui Knits and VFC. All instructors are professionals who currently work in the apparel industry. PFI offers three certificate programs: Apparel Designer, Apparel Technical Developer and Apparel Entrepreneur. Apparel Design focuses on skills to start

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