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    Kyle H.

    This is a very nicely done Memorial, not far from the Rose Test Garden. We walked through the forest path from the Garden, and it's right there across the street, but set back appropriately from the road. The Memorial wall has some thought-provoking quotations, as well as names of those with local ties that did not survive the Holocaust. Items that may have been left in a hurry are cast in bronze, strewn on the path that leads to the Memorial. Items like a smashed violin, a child's doll, glasses, a baby shoe. Nicely done Memorial to take a moment of reflection.

    Paul S.

    This Memorial was on my list of places to see in Washington Park. located just south of the international Rose Garden this striking memorial has details you wont really understand until you are standing within the memorial. What initially looks like trash or something left on the ground or on a bench, turns out to be what is most impactful about this memorial. Bronze girls dolls, a broken violin, a tattered up set of paper, a suitcase, a menorah all ruminants of what the Nazis stole from the Jews and anyone else they deemed unworthy. All these items strewn about without a care for these innocent peoples belongings as they are shuttled into trains to be put to death. The cobblestone entry to the memorial very much like the cobblestones in the ghettos themselves. The memorial itself explaining in as much detail as you can in the space provided the horrors the Nazis and the words of the survivors that chill you to your core. This is a powerful Monument and one that ensures we never forget the atrocities that people are capable of just because you are different. I was surprised to see how many survivors moved to Oregon after the war with all the names and families etched into this beautiful memorial. This is a must see when you are in Oregon!

    Jen K.

    This memorial was created in 2004 at the request of local holocaust survivors and their families. It is located in a tranquil spot in Washington Park. I've visited Yad Vashem in Israel. Passed through the gates of Auschwitz ("Arbeit macht frei") and wandered through Dachau. And as I walked up the stone path and saw the discarded items cast in bronze (baby shoes, a violin, glasses, a teddy bear), it took me right back to those places. It was a beautiful sunny day in Portland, but I was cold and weeping. Sometimes I think to myself, I shouldn't go to these places. It was so long ago and it hurts too much. But then I am so grateful these places exist, especially in Oregon. Because my parents and relatives were children during WW2, in England, Germany and the U.S., I have this incredible oral history of what it was like during those horrible times. But people born 10 or 20 years after me probably don't have the same connection to that time and place. We need to remember and acknowledge the worst. Group tours and docents can be arranged by contacting the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center.

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    cynthia a.

    Wow! This memorial is moving, amazing and shocking. As you walk down the walk way toward the memorial, you see bronze figurines of various objects smashed on the ground. For example a suitcase, a book, toys and glasses. It really involves you in the horror of what households must have gone through. Once you get to the wall you read a introduction of how the holocaust came to be. As you walk along the front side of the wall you read various quotes from survivors. These quotes are unbelievable yet powerful. I spent a good amount of time taking in this beautiful memorial and you should too.

    Eric B.

    My Son and walked over the Oregon Holocaust Memorial from the Rose Garden and I'm glad we did. It was a little hard to find, but it's relative isolation only enhanced the spiritual tranquility that we both experienced. We first walked up to the stone bench with wrought iron gating around a cobblestone circle. We noticed various bronze discarded common objects (e.g., shoes, glasses, teddy bear, etc.) that symbolized what was left behind by those persecuted during the Holocaust. The cobblestone walkway/railroad (note the granite bars) led us up the polished wall that taught us the history of the Holocaust (with quotes from survivors). Also here is a vault panel that contains soil and ash from 6 former extermination camps brought back from local residents. Then on the back of the wall are engraved names of people who died in the camps and their local surviving relatives. It doesn't take long to take all this in, especially the silence. The click of my camera almost ruined the moments that my Son and I shared here.

    Lena Y.

    I've been to several Holocaust memorials. This one captures the essence of this tragic event in our world's history and free to visit. The words on the memorial are descriptive, yet concise. The part that I appreciated was the positive notes in order to move us forward as a human race and act with more understanding and kindness. The Holocaust should not be forgotten in our history, its remaining survivors carry a story that no other can ever grasp and those who have died, may there souls rest in peace.

    What an amazing place to learn and pay tribute to those who were effected and lost their lives during the Holocaust.
    Marvin S.

    Walking to the International Rose Test Garden, we stumbled upon the Oregon Holocaust Memorial. I have never seen anything like this. The closest thing for me was a trip to Nagasaki to the center of where the atomic bomb was dropped. There's not many words that I can use to describe the feeling that I had when I looked upon all the names of those who lost their lives during the Holocaust. The Oregon Holocaust Memorial is a historical find that I unexpectedly ran into. The tranquil nature of the area sets the mood and over all feel that I had when walking the grounds. There's so much to pay attention to, so I would take the time to walk around slowly and take it all in. Definitely highly recommended for anyone in the area, especially on your way up to or around the rose gardens.

    Midge B.

    Decided to check this out after leaving the International Rose Test Garden. On the walk there, I was thinking 'Ok, I'll just take a quick look around and go get some lunch'. The only other Holocaust Memorial that I have recent memories of (in the states that I have been to in my adult life) is the one in Boston, MA - which is more visually impressive than this one. However, I feel that the Oregon Holocaust Memorial is FAR more powerful, just in its simplicity. The emotion that this place triggers cannot be put into words. I ended up staying for over an hour (completely forgetting about my intended lunch time), just reading everything on the wall. The quotes of Holocaust survivors are especially chilling and moving. This is an amazing memorial. Definitely a must-visit.

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    Leo N.

    Really nice that they care enough to put this outdoor Museum tribute it's worth spending a little time and taking a look, it'll help you understand a little bit of what it was like for them at that very sad time in the world's past

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    This important memorial is hidden next to the rose test garden. I recommend spending some time here on a dry day.

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    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign - Japanese American Historical Plaza

    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign

    4.3(58 reviews)
    1.1 miOld Town - Chinatown

    Woohoo! I just hit my 6,000th review! Whenever I hit a landmark review like this I go write about a…read morelandmark in the Pacific Northwest. Some say they haven't seen an account with this many reviews but there is indeed some accounts that have way surpassed my amount of reviews. I believe there is a Yelper out there (Bruce K.) that is from Charlotte, North Carolina that comes in with 23,000 reviews and 61,000 pictures for his reviews as of 2024 so I have waaaay more review writing to do to even get remotely close to this guy. The reviews I write is for something that is unique only to the place I have adopted as home ( or the region that I call home as opposed to a city). Previously I have written about the mountains of our region like Mount Rainier but this time around I wanted to write about something more urban and a place I always love visiting...Portland! The White Stag Sign is so signature Portland! We have seen it lit up at night and have seen it during the day. All of which we have managed to get different angles to look at. As other reviewers say the admission is free... which kind of makes sense since it's a sign. This sign at times seems to be so obvious that it's hard to miss but other times on the Interstate we miss it completely giving it that "camouflaged" notion in amongst the building and bridges... of course we may just be looking in the wrong place too...keeping one's eyes on the road is an upmost priority... which should go without saying. But you can still stroll by here as a pedestrian and get some great pictures of this Portland landmark and a landmark that totally smacks of Cascadia and the Pacific Northwest!

    Finally got the chance to see and be where the stag sign is after many years! Street parking is…read moreavailable in the area and a quick walk towards the park where you have a better view of it. You can also go up the stairs and see it from a closer view. Tree branches do obscure the view a bit. Very satisfying experience!

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    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign - Absolutely amazing views on a clear night

    Absolutely amazing views on a clear night

    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign - Eastbank Esplanade

    Eastbank Esplanade

    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign - Exceptional views at night

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    Keep Portland Weird - Weekend morning, no cars!

    Keep Portland Weird

    4.0(85 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown

    Another Portland landmark when it comes to signage. This is an iconic sign and you see it in films…read moreand tv shows and such when the setting is in this particular city. Portland is indeed a weird place and that is one of the reasons that I love it so much. It's quirkiness and art oriented drive is the "weirdness" I am referring to which makes this sign highly relatable to me. Anything that can make you lovably eccentric. Of course there is the weird element where it can delve into creepy but most people can flesh out as to what is purposeful and with intent as opposed to the opposite. I consider myself to be a weirdo and people have accused me of just that throughout my life and it's something I learned pretty early on that it's a thing to be embraced rather than treating our uniqueness and eccentricities ( the harmless kind) as a crutch, burden or handicap. I remember when I was a fairly new transplant to the Pacific Northwest there was a friendly rivalry that I would hear off and on as to what was the weirdest city in America. Austin, Texas and Portland were neck to neck and from what I heard Portland won out but of course I haven't been to Austin in a very long time and before I ever heard of the rivalry so maybe down there they say they are the victors. I may find out when I go there later this Spring. But for me seeing this sign whenever I come across it is an enduring thing and I feel like I am with my tribe... both in Portland and the Pacific Northwest.

    I tried to avoid coming to "Keep Portland Weird" because I'd heard it is overrated since it's just…read morea wall in a parking lot, but honestly, I just couldn't resist not checking it out. FOMO, here :) It's basically just that phrase (haha) on its own without any fancy graphics, but I wanted to share my reviews and be part of the Yelp community. So, I added a little twist by including a collage of interesting trash bins. I guess this is one way to keep Portland clean, too. I have never seen so many trash cans throughout the city. Hahahah :)) Classic tourist trap move, but honestly, you cannot be in Portland without acknowledging this area.

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    Portlandia - Portlandia reaches out to us!

    Portlandia

    4.0(33 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown, Southwest Portland

    Portlandia...I actually think I have heard of the TV show of the same name before hearing the…read moreexistence of this statue. But the statue definitely came prior to the show. The trident wielding woman is enormous and is awe inspiring and beautiful and perhaps to a certain kind of man perhaps intimidating but that isn't necessarily a problem there. This statue is on the Portland Building and if you simply wall by or near it's nearly impossible to miss. This is also an attraction where there is no fee to take a look at it as it can literally be seen quite easily from the public sidewalk. Yet another iconic downtown Portland landmark that is not to missed!

    Using imagination Portlandia emerged from the sea - all copper - and crouches vigilant on the…read morePortland building. Watching us! Her captivating eyes draw you to a closer look. With one hand reaches out to us. In a way we are like her as we all emerged from the sea (water) from our mothers womb. She reaches for us to live as one in peace the way John Lemon wrote is his song "Imagine" - "Imagine all the people livin' life in peace." In the one hand Portlandia holds a trident, perhaps symbolizing protection for the city dwellers - for Portlandian's. Portlandia reminds me we are one city! One people! One earth! That's just my spin of this beautiful copper lady.

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    Portlandia
    Portlandia
    Portlandia - I used an older camera model for this photo and did some editing to get this picture that has a vintage look to it of Portlandia.

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    I used an older camera model for this photo and did some editing to get this picture that has a vintage look to it of Portlandia.

    Lan Su Chinese Garden - Congee of the Day!

    Lan Su Chinese Garden

    4.4(733 reviews)
    0.9 miOld Town - Chinatown

    We attended the Dragon Light Festival at the LAN Su Chinese Garden recently at the later evening…read moreprogram. It was fabulously colorful and professionally performed. The garden was beautiful and lit tastefully in red and gold tones . The two of us thoroughly enjoyed our evening in Portland's historic old town. Parking was on the street and we got lucky for a space right out front of the garden . Highly recommend this experience.

    Garden is very small, not much to do or see. This is in downtown area so there's a big homeless…read morepopulation along with many people screaming and fighting outside the garden which was quite scary. I honestly don't think it's a very good garden compared to other ones I've visited. Parking was also hard to find too since it's in downtown and we finished walking through the garden within 30 minutes. They seem to have really cool events during the weekends and they also have guided tours but again, very small garden so not really going anywhere and they're just telling you about the history which is already available for you to read or watch in another building. They have a small, very expensive gift shop up front near the box office that has many Chinese books and other small business items. Wouldn't recommend unless you live somewhere that doesn't have an Asian garden, you may enjoy this.

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    Lan Su Chinese Garden - 2/24/2024 - 新年快乐 Had a wonderful time celebrating new years with Dragon dancing and the lantern festival.

    2/24/2024 - 新年快乐 Had a wonderful time celebrating new years with Dragon dancing and the lantern festival.

    Lan Su Chinese Garden - 9/1/2024 - Mid-Autumn Festival/Mooncake Festival - For the illuminated lion dance everything was lit throughout the garden.

    9/1/2024 - Mid-Autumn Festival/Mooncake Festival - For the illuminated lion dance everything was lit throughout the garden.

    Lan Su Chinese Garden - 9/1/2024 - Mid-Autumn Festival/Mooncake Festival - I was seated right where the musician was setting up to play the Guzheng

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    9/1/2024 - Mid-Autumn Festival/Mooncake Festival - I was seated right where the musician was setting up to play the Guzheng

    Lovejoy Columns - Before the Pearl District

    Lovejoy Columns

    4.6(10 reviews)
    0.6 miPearl District

    The Lovejoy Columns are an interesting little piece of Portland's history. There are many articles…read moreavailable if you want to read the full story of the columns. Once upon a time the Lovejoy Columns supported the Lovejoy Ramp which was a viaduct connecting NW 14th Ave and Lovejoy Street to the Broadway Bridge. This viaduct ran above railroad freight tracks in the area that is now known as the Pearl District. From 1948-1952 a Greek immigrant, who worked as a night watchman for the railroad, drew wonderful pictures on the columns in chalk and later painted them. When the viaduct was demolished in 1999 to make way for all the condos and businesses that make up the Pearl District, several of the original columns were saved and stored beneath the Fremont Bridge. Two of those original columns have been restored and relocated here. The columns are beautiful to behold and definitely worth visiting.

    Everyone deserves to pursue their dreams. Carpe diem. Athanasios Efthimiou Stefopoulos is not a…read morename that rolls off the tongue unless you're a cast member of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" nor unfortunately is it a name you'll see in an art museum as much as he must have dreamed of that. Early in the last century, he was a railroad watchman who happened to be a talented, proto-graffiti artist. He went by the name Tom to his friends and painted the Broadway Bridge Lovejoy overpass columns with fanciful images of mythical gods and wild animals. Several endured over the years though most are in some abandoned lot awaiting funding for restoration. Two of them have been refurbished and placed in a courtyard on NW 10th Avenue near Everett. If you're walking into the Pearl District from the western part of the city, it's likely the first landmark you'll see. Check 'em out. RELATED - Going to Portland? Here are the places I visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2B0haJD

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    Lovejoy Columns - Elliot Smith Film

    Elliot Smith Film

    Lovejoy Columns - Lovejoy Columns

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