An iconic Portland street, Hawthorne Boulevard, is marking its centennial this July with a month of celebrations, according to the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association and local historians. The events will honor the street’s history, culture, and role in shaping Portland. Originally named Asylum Avenue, the street was renamed Hawthorne Boulevard in 1907 to honor Dr. J.C. Hawthorne, a founder of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane, according to the Oregon Historical Society. Over the past cent