Portland er rammen for denne runde, hvor kortet følger den virkelige by, og bolden ruller hen over dens faktiske gader. Hullerne er bygget af virkelige seværdigheder i byen, startende med det lille område Mill Ends Park. En fuld 18-hullers runde dækker 8,1 miles (ca. 13 km) af fortov, hvilket giver en lang gåtur gennem byens centrum. Skip kender disse fortove og den bedste måde at sende et skud af en murstensfacade, da han har tilbragt masser af tid med at se trafikken fra rendestenen.
You might miss Mill Ends Park if you aren't looking for it, as it is a small circle only 2 ft across. Established in 1948, this pocket park is the smallest urban park in the United States. It consists of one tree and has a total area of 452 sq in. For a long time, it was known globally for its size; the Guinness Book of Records recognized it as the smallest park in the world in 1971. It held that specific distinction until February 2025. I've seen some small crumbs on the sidewalk larger than this plot of land.
Let me show you the Liberty Bell, a sculpture that refers to one of two replicas of the original bell in Philadelphia. This site has a heavy history; the first replica was purchased in 1962 and installed in the City Hall rotunda in 1964. However, that first bell was destroyed in a bomb blast on November 21, 1970. The second replica was dedicated on November 6, 1975. Today, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs lists the bell as a state veterans memorial. I've noticed it's a spot where people tend to pause and reflect.
Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum is an art museum and nonprofit organization. The site has grown to 240,000 square feet, with more than 112,000 square feet dedicated to gallery space. Pietro Belluschi is an architect of the museum. It is a popular spot for the public, seeing 445,000 annual visitors. You can find over 42,000 works of art in the permanent collection. I've seen plenty of folks wander in here to get out of the rain, and it is a great place to spend a few hours wandering the halls.
Look at the heavy masonry and rounded arches of the Romanesque Revival architecture. This is Portland Center Stage at The Armory, a building designed by architects William Frederick McCaw and Richard H. Martin Jr. Built in 1891, it operates as an arena and organization. You can find two theaters inside this National Guard Armory, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is a great spot to see how old military structures can be repurposed for the arts.
Du vil først bemærke den romansk-revival-arkitektur i Saint Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Denne katolske katedral i Portland, Oregon, blev påbegyndt i 1925. Joseph Jacobberger var arkitekten bag bygningen. Det er et vigtigt sted i byen, da det er sædet for ærkebispedømmet Portland i Oregon. Besøgende kan sætte pris på de specifikke designvalg, som Jacobberger foretog, da konstruktionen begyndte. Dette vartegn forbliver et centralt punkt for tro og historie for lokalsamfundet i USA.
Du kan vælge specifikke artefakter, arkivmateriale og kunst i Oregon Jewish Museum. Beliggende i Portland er dette jødiske museum dedikeret til bevarelse, forskning og udstilling af disse genstande relateret til jøderne og jødedommen i Oregon. Det er det største museum, der er dedikeret til den dokumenterede og visuelle historie om jøderne i Oregon, USA. Jeg har fundet ud af, at samlingen giver et klart billede af regionens kulturarv. Lad mig vise dig, hvordan disse genstande fortæller en bredere historie om samfundet.
Located on Southwest Park Avenue, Director Park is a nearly half-acre urban park. It is a paved space that lacks any natural areas and contains little vegetation. While it provides a spot to gather downtown, the park covers a 700-space underground parking garage. This garage connects underground to the Park Avenue West Tower and the Fox Tower. I've noticed it's a great spot for people-watching since there aren't many trees to block the view, making it one of the most open spaces in the heart of the city.
Located at 8 Northwest Sixth Avenue in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, the Roseland Theater is a music venue with a distinct architectural history. The building was originally constructed in 1922 by the Apostolic Faith Church. In 1982, Larry Hurwitz converted the former church into a music venue known as Starry Night. Following an ownership transfer in 1991, the venue was given its current name. During the 1990s, Double Tee acquired control of the hall's operations. You can still see the remnants of its past as a church building within the layout of the current theater.
Look closely at the paint on these pillars to see the work of Tom Stefopoulos, who painted the columns between 1948 and 1952. Together, they form a mural that originally supported the Lovejoy Ramp. This viaduct carried the western approach to the Broadway Bridge from 1927 to 1999. When the viaduct was demolished in 1999, the architectural group Rigga worked to spare the columns from demolition. For five years following that demolition, the columns remained in storage beneath the Fremont Bridge. I've seen plenty of things tucked away in this city, but these are a special find.
Grundlagt i 1928, er Congregation Beth Israel en reformjødisk menighed og synagoge beliggende på 1931 NW Flanders Street. Strukturen blev designet af arkitekten Morris H. Whitehouse og er bygget i den byzantinske genoplivelsesarkitekturstil. Besøgende kan observere de unikke detaljer i denne specifikke stil på ydersiden. På grund af dens historiske og arkitektoniske betydning er synagogen et sted, der er optaget på National Register of Historic Places. Den forbliver et centralt sted for sit lokalsamfund i Portland, Oregon, i USA.
Dette er ikke en stille kvarterpark, men et stadion i Goose Hollow-kvarteret i Portland. Providence Park er en udendørs fodboldbane, der er vært for Portland Thorns FC fra National Women's Soccer League og Portland Timbers fra Major League Soccer. A. E. Doyle og Morris H. Whitehouse var arkitekterne bag anlægget, som blev påbegyndt i 1926. Jeg har set mange fans strømme hertil på kampdage, og stemningen er altid elektrisk. Det er et fantastisk sted at mærke byens puls, mens man ser en kamp under åben himmel.
Designet af Rapp og Rapp i renæssance-revival-arkitekturstil er Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall et sted, der er optaget på National Register of Historic Places. Denne koncertsal i Portland fungerer som et sted for musik og film. Det er i øjeblikket hjemsted for Oregon Symphony. Da bygningen først åbnede i 1927, var den kendt som Paramount Theatre. Jeg har altid syntes, at den smukke facade får hele blokken til at føles lidt mere formel, og det er et fantastisk sted at beundre håndværket i facaden, mens du går forbi.
Located on Clay Street in Downtown Portland, Keller Auditorium is a performing arts center and part of Portland's Centers for the Arts. The multi-purpose hall first opened in 1917. While it has a long history, an extensive remodeling and modernization in 1967–68 changed its original exterior appearance beyond recognition. I've seen plenty of changes from the air, but that one was a total transformation. It is a central spot for the city's cultural life, though it looks nothing like it did when it first opened over a century ago.
The United States Navy operated the USS Blueback, a Barbel-class attack submarine. Started in 1959, this vessel is now a preserved watercraft and a National Register of Historic Places listed place. I can show you where it sits today, as it was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. It is a great spot to see how these crews lived and worked beneath the waves. You will find it is a tight fit inside, which is exactly how these ships were designed to function while on patrol.
You might expect a Portland park to be a dense thicket of pines, but Lovejoy Fountain Park is an urban park located right in downtown Portland, Oregon. It is a curated city space designed for public use rather than a wilderness preserve. This particular spot had its inception in 1966, giving visitors a place to pause amidst the surrounding city buildings. I've found it's a great spot to watch the crowds go by while you take a breather and enjoy the open air. It is a welcome change of pace from the busy streets.
You can find the Weather Machine tucked into a corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. It is a lumino kinetic bronze sculpture and columnar machine that functions as a weather beacon, displaying a weather prediction every day at noon. The piece was designed and constructed by Omen Design Group Inc. and cost $60,000. When it was installed in 1988, two thousand people showed up for the dedication. I've seen a few confused tourists staring at it, wondering if the forecast is actually right.
Du vil først bemærke de høje mure i Lan Su Chinese Garden, som omfatter et helt byblok i Chinatown-området i Old Town Chinatown-kvarteret. Tidligere kendt som Portland Classical Chinese Garden, kaldes dette område Garden of Awakening Orchids. Haven er påvirket af mange af de berømte klassiske haver i Suzhou og dækker cirka 40.000 kvadratfod. Det er et fredeligt sted at vandre, når du har brug for en pause fra byens larm. Jeg har fundet ud af, at layoutet gør det til et fantastisk sted at strække benene.
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena located in Portland. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is officially recognized as a National Treasure. When you look at the building, you can pick out the clean lines and functional form of the International Style of architecture. I've noticed that the area around here always feels like the heart of the city's sports history, as it has hosted countless events and games. It is a great spot to stop and appreciate how the city's skyline has evolved around this specific landmark.
You can pick out the gallery space of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art before seeing the broader reach of the organization. PICA is a contemporary performance and visual arts organization located in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1995 by Kristy Edmunds, it has spent decades bringing modern creativity to the city. Every September, the organization presents the Time-Based Art Festival, which has been an annual event since 2003. I've noticed that the energy here shifts whenever the festival rolls around.