Terra Cotta Portland Walking Tour Thursday, July 10 6:30 – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 12 10 – 11:30 a.m. Members: $13 General Public: $18 Tour begins at Pioneer Square fountain

Come with us to explore our downtown Terra Cotta district in a walking tour organized by Robert Jordan, board member and education committee leader. You’ll find a new appreciation for this versatile material as we take a closer look at the architectural details and ornamentation it made possible.

A convergence of circumstances – the development of high rise buildings with elevators and steel construction, the growth in the streetcar system, and the move of the business district away from the river – gave rise to Portland’s collection of terra cotta buildings, one of the finest in the nation.

Portland’s terra cotta riches range from the Wells Fargo Building (1907, the city’s first “skyscraper”) to the art deco Charles F. Berg Building (1930). Many of these buildings stand throughout the retail heart of downtown, from SW Oak to Yamhill, and SW 4th to SW 10th.

Pre-registration is required, either here at our website or using the coupon in the newsletter - space is limited.

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