Tibbetts founded the first flour mill on the east side of the Willamette, planted extensive orchards, and raised hay on part of his claim. He platted some of this land in the Brooklyn neighborhood, and platted an addition to East Portland.
Tibbetts established the first flour mill on the east side of the Willamette River, cultivated extensive orchards, and raised hay on a portion of his land claim. He subdivided some of this property in the Brooklyn neighborhood and added to East Portland's layout.