PORTLAND THEATER
The Portland Theater, or the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall as it is now know, was opened in 1928. The scene I drew shows how it looked two months before it opened. Though it looks the same today, I chose this shot because it shows the front of building and its great architectural detail well. Today, there is a large tree growing in front of it and it is difficult to see the entire building.
DOWNTOWN PORTLAND OREGON
Portland Skyline- Viewed from the eastbank the Willamette River, Portland is known as "Bridge Town" for its many iconic bridges . Viewed here is the Hawthorne Bridge, built in 1910 in front of the southend of downtown Portland.
PORTLAND SIGN
The iconic Portland Oregon sign started life as the White Satin Suger sign, showing only the outline of Oregon. . White Stag made ski apparel and added the "reindeer" (White Stag) to the sign. After the demise of White Stag, the sign was purchased by the Made in Oregon retail store chain. They kept the font style and the stag but change the wording to Made in Oregon. The expense of the sign was too much so the sign was sold to the City of Portland. They replaced the "Made In" with "Portland" but kept the rest.
Portland Union Station
Opened on February 14, 1896, Portland Union Station is a Romanesque Revival landmark featuring a 150-foot clock tower and iconic "Go by Train" neon signs. Originally the hub of a vibrant Black community and a major passenger terminal, the station has been owned by Prosper Portland since 1987. Today, it remains an active Amtrak facility, serving as a historic gateway while undergoing ongoing efforts to modernize its amenities and commercial space
ST. JOHNS BRIDGE, PORTLAND OREGON
Designed by internationally renowned engineer David B. Steinman (1886–1960) and Holton D. Robinson, of New York, the St. Johns was the longest suspension-type bridge west of the Mississippi River at the time of construction. The bridge was built within 21 months and was dedicated on June 13, 1931. It is considered to be the most beautiful bridge in "Bridgetown" Portland OR.
HOLLYWOOD THEATER
The Hollywood Theater, in Portland OR, was built in 1926. It is styled in the Moorish architecture, popular in the 1920's, made famous by the popularity of Rudolph Valentino. The image shown is from 1941. The original building had a different marque but did not the the iconic "Hollywood" sign on the side. In the late 1950's the marque was changed to a plain sign and street level of the building was stuccoed over. A replica of the original marque recently replaced the plain marque.
PITTOCK MANSION, PORTLAND OREGON
Built in 1914, the Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families, the Pittocks. Saved from demolition by dedicated citizens in 1964, the Mansion and surrounding estate was purchased by the City of Portland and opened to the public as a historic house museum.