Cameron's Books and Magazines, or simply Cameron's, was Portland, Oregon's oldest used bookstore and one of the largest vintage magazine dealers in the United States[1]
 The shop's exterior in 2013 | |
| Founded | 1938  |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 2021 |
| Headquarters | 336 Southwest 3rd Avenue, , United States |
| Website | cameronsbooksandmagazines |
History
editThe business opened in 1938.[2]
Originally slated to close in November 2019,[3] owner Crystal Zingsheim announced in April 2021 that the store was closing for good on April 24, 2021.[4] The final day of business was April 24, 2021, as planned.[5]
The Portland government intervened to prevent eviction of Zingsheim from the venue, which would have led to the loss of remaining unsold stock. With assistance from the local government and several local organizations, remaining stock of books and periodicals were relocated to the upper floors of the Portland Union Station, where Zingsheim set up a non-profit organization dedicated to distribution of materials to schools. The material has also provided period style and content for historical accuracy in portraying the past.[6]
References
edit- ^ Gilbreath, Aaron (May 17, 2013). "Cameron's Books and the Used Magazine Trade". Virginia Quarterly Review. Archived from the original on 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ "Cameron's Books and Magazines". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ Hallman Jr., Tom (October 8, 2019). "Cameron's Books & Magazines, a Portland institution since 1938, is closing". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Cameron's Books and Magazines in downtown Portland closing after 80 years". KATU. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ Gallivan, Joseph (May 2, 2021) [online version April 24]. "Cameron's Books ends long chapter: After 83 years, Portland's oldest bookstore succumbs to COVID, landlord pressure and economic uncertainty". Portland Tribune. p. C1. Archived from the original on 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ Horton, Jay (9 February 2022). "No. 20 Because Downtown Portland's Oldest Used Bookstore Lives Again!". Wilamette Week. Portland, Oregon: Mark Zusman. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
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