Afternoon Poll--Landmark Edition

the definitive Portland landmark is the skyline with all the bridges in view. But on that list, I’d have to go with the Convention Center because it’s the most recognizable.

Convention center from the list, but I would have to say the Made in Oregon sign near the burnside bridge

It is distinctive….

but also:
Tiniest Park in the World. I invariably get a call from friends when they are out there, saying “You’re right – Powell’s is amazing. Why did I walk down to the river to see the tiniest park in the world?” I think it is hilarious. The other thing they don’t think is funny because it is so delicious are the concentration of food carts at 10th and Alder. That is remarkable

Everyone also seems to remember the bridges, the incredible acreage devoted to tatoos, and bicycle mania.

the Fremont Bridge… Mt. Hood… the skyline… that Franz bread spinning loaf… this…

Powells if you’re local I think is a pretty big one, but not all people appreciate books.

Convention center is new.
Omsi moved and is new.

Rose garden is out of sight.

Portlandia is definitely notable, but…

I need to go with the new addition.

I think of Powells more than the other items, so that’s the one I identify with, but recognizable… gotta be made in oregon.

It is Forest Park. 100 of miles of running trails in the middle of the city is fantastic.

even if other people have no idea which city it’s from, people in the NW do. Any “stumptown” coffee sign is a dead giveaway too.

People are talking about it here.

http://theyrechangingthesigntouniversityoforegon.com/

Portland leads the nation in Breweries and Strip Clubs and you have neither on the list? I’ll go with Bridgeport, then the Rudolph sign.

you can see the KOIN tower from anywhere.

I would also add the park blocks.

Not pdx, and the people who live elsewhere will probably hate us (more) for appropriating it, but there’s no doubt to me that Hood is the iconic image of the city. I really think it promotes well being when you can see it. That sounds new-agey, but after a dozen cloudy days or so, it really is a mood boost for me to see it on the skyline again. And when the alpenglow of sunset bathes it…oh, mama!

In town, it’s probably the White Stag sign (which is what it used to say before Made in Oregon, or U of O).

What about the Schonz! :) Or Tonya harding’s lead pipe! Bud Clark in a trenchcoat!
And now joining them soon apparently, the men’s room at City Hall!

It’s the Ladybug Theater at the Portland Zoo (it’ll be the Washington Park / Oregon Zoo over my dead body).

But for simple imagery, it’s a tossup between:

a) Mount Hood
b) The Made in Oregon sign
c) The Broadway Bridge
d) The First National Bank building (whatever it is called now…)

 I think i remember something about that ladybug theater.

Going South with WA in the rear view mirror

… between the Gorge and Mt Hood, St Helens to the North, the Oregon Coast and the wine and cheese and cascade counties to the south.

Before that, it used to be the 24-hour Church of Elvis.

Anyone?
Maybe its just a SE thing…but when I think of my hometown, I think of Tabor

… Hawthorne, Belmont, Sellwood, Northwest, Johns Landing, St Johns, etc.

Waterfront Park

Saturday Market

Portland Farmer’s Market

McMennaman’s (just about any of them).

Any of the other micro’s (including ones like NorthWest and Star’s that are no longer around).

About two dozen other’s I can’t think of at the moment.

Portland is far and away the most liveable city I’ve ever resided in. A big reason I’ve stayed in the NW over 20 years now.

But the Japanese Garden is amazing. The people here in Sacto that I talk to who have visited Portland all agree that is the best place to spend the afternoon.

However it could just be a weird Sacto-Portland Visitor thing.

I’m surprised it’s not on the poll!

Wildwood trails?

but I went with Pioneer Courthouse Square

thats the very blood of portland

Voodoo Doughnuts?!