Cameron's Books and Magazines explained
| Cameron's Books and Magazines |
| Founders: | --> |
| Defunct: | 2021 |
| Hq Location: | 336 Southwest 3rd Avenue |
| Hq Location City: | Portland, Oregon |
| Hq Location Country: | United States |
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| Website: | , |
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 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Gilbreath . Aaron . Cameron's Books and the Used Magazine Trade . . May 17, 2013 . 2016-07-21 . 2016-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160721144314/http://www.vqronline.org/books/camerons-books-and-used-magazine-trade . live .
- Web site: Cameron's Books and Magazines . . 2016-07-21 . 2016-08-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160817191136/http://www.pdxmonthly.com/stores/camerons-books-and-magazines . live .
- Web site: Cameron's Books & Magazines, a Portland institution since 1938, is closing. Tom. Hallman Jr.. October 8, 2019. The Oregonian. October 9, 2019. October 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191009162410/https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2019/10/camerons-books-magazines-a-portland-institution-since-1938-is-closing.html. live.
- News: Cameron's Books and Magazines in downtown Portland closing after 80 years . April 19, 2021 . . April 19, 2021 . April 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419150121/https://katu.com/news/local/camerons-books-and-magazines-in-downtown-portland-closing-after-80-years . live .
- News: Gallivan . Joseph . Cameron's Books ends long chapter: After 83 years, Portland's oldest bookstore succumbs to COVID, landlord pressure and economic uncertainty . 2021-05-07 . . online version April 24 . May 2, 2021 . C1 . 2021-05-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507122422/https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/506125-405206-the-end-camerons-books-closes-after-83-years-in-portland . live .
- Horton . Jay . 9 February 2022 . No. 20 Because Downtown Portland's Oldest Used Bookstore Lives Again! . Wilamette Week . Portland, Oregon . Mark Zusman . 21 May 2022 . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522222925/https://www.wweek.com/arts/books/2022/02/09/no-20-because-downtown-portlands-oldest-used-bookstore-lives-again/ . live .
