Portland Building, Portland
The Portland Building, completed in 1982, was the first major postmodern structure in the United States 鈥� a rejection of the modernist style that dominated the architectural shape of the city's office buildings. This whimsical office tower was designed to represent the Northwest with an American Indian motif, making extensive use of turquoise and earth tones. It is, in fact, a good example of a government building that in no way looks as such.
Above the front entrance to the building kneels Raymond Kaskey's 'Portlandia', the second-largest hammered-copper statue in the world after the Statue of Liberty. Based on the city seal, the 34-ft-high lady's entrance into the city (1985) was a popular and grand affair, with residents cheering her on along the route.
Tip:
For a nearly eye-level view of the sculpture, take the escalator at the front of the Standard Plaza Building up to the landing.
Above the front entrance to the building kneels Raymond Kaskey's 'Portlandia', the second-largest hammered-copper statue in the world after the Statue of Liberty. Based on the city seal, the 34-ft-high lady's entrance into the city (1985) was a popular and grand affair, with residents cheering her on along the route.
Tip:
For a nearly eye-level view of the sculpture, take the escalator at the front of the Standard Plaza Building up to the landing.
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Portland Building on Map
Sight Name: Portland Building
Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Portland, Oregon
Create Your Own Walk in Portland
Creating your own self-guided walk in Portland is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Portland Introduction Walking Tour
Portland, the largest city in the US state of Oregon, was founded at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers in a virgin forest, near the end of the Oregon Trail, less than two centuries ago.
Named after Portland, Maine, which is itself named after the English Isle of Portland, the Oregon settlement began to be populated in the 1840s. Portland quickly flourished as a major port... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Named after Portland, Maine, which is itself named after the English Isle of Portland, the Oregon settlement began to be populated in the 1840s. Portland quickly flourished as a major port... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Portland Food Tour
While Portland's "foodie scene" is still in its relative infancy, it has rightfully earned the number 1 spot on more than one list ranking the "Best Foodie Cities in America." Albeit rather small in size, the city is blessed with easy access to quality natural bounty, be it fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh fungi, or delicious local wines.
Adding to this the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Adding to this the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles