Yep, I review bridges, tunnels, and gates on Yelp:…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/collection/abcC5X49U7tk5Zl1kqfzEw/Bridges-Tunnels-and-Gates We crossed over the Broadway Bridge several times during our recent trip to Portland. We stayed in an Airbnb, not far from the bridge, on the Westside between Nob Hill and the Pearl District. The Broadway Bridge stood out to me because of its truss design and unique burnt orange color (technically, "Golden Gate red" or "international orange"). It also looked old and that's because it is -- the original bridge was built in 1911-1912 and opened in 1913. The bridge crosses over the Willamette River, which splits Portland into the east and west sides, north of downtown. Just east of the bridge is the Moda Center, home of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. According to ENR (the Engineering News-Record) in 2017, the Broadway Bridge was the seventh-longest drawbridge bridge in the world and one of only three remaining Rall bridges in use in America: https://www.enr.com/articles/42465-bridge-lift-system-rehab-is-full-of-surprises A Rall bridge is a type of drawbridge that uses large wheels on tracks with counterweights to open the bridge for big boats. The equipment is quite noticeable atop either side of the center span of the bridge. The Broadway Bridge has four lanes for vehicular traffic and two sidewalks. The north side has views of the Fremont Bridge (steel tied-arch bridge) and I-405 and the south has views of the Steel Bridge (double-deck vertical-lift bridge). The Broadway Bridge measures 1,742 feet or 0.33 miles in length. There are nice views of the city skyline and trees throughout.

I love that some reviewers added poetry because this bridge deserves it. It moves a whole lot of…read moretraffic and stands proud.

A peaceful, non pretentious resting place . Our dear daughter is buried there after a tragic death…read moreat age 45; she is survived by her 5 year old daughter and her husband. She would have loved it ! The grounds manager , Joe is very friendly and accommodating. God bless him !

I went there today to see Linus Pauling and his family plot - it is quite interesting that a man of…read morehis stature in the world would be buried in what is basically a "backyard" cemetery. The place is in serious need of repair though. It is quite overgrown and my dad and I were joking that the Eagle Scouts-to-be should clean it up as part of their community service project.

This is a nice bronze statue of an elk by a local artist. It is part of the hospitals art…read morecollection. The plaza it overlooks is called The Elk Plaza after it and in summers hosts a farmers market.

Interlocking Forms by Donald Wilson is an abstract limestone sculpture made of Indiana Limestone…read more It is very curvy and fairly large, I can imagine if I were a kid I would be trying to climb on it. Other then that it is kind of forgettable.

i'd driven by a hundred times and never noticed, but this time was different…read more burnt graffiti covered walls, barbed wire, pane-less windows, roofless skeleton, exposed reflective pool floors, an unintentional urban art masterpiece begging to be shot. so i did. so should you (if you're into that sort of thing). old taylor electric supply co. building (previously ingresoll rand equipment co.). transformed into "art exhibit" by fire in 2006. located between SE Clay, SE Market, and SE 2nd Ave. photos: http://www.pdxploration.com/2010/11/photo-op.html

Building has been mostly demolished, and a wire fence surrounds the grounds. In other words,…read morenothing much to see here anymore.

I have been intrigued by it as I've driven by it a couple times and finally took the time to take a…read morelittle tour. I found this memorial very touching and informative. It is small enough that you can pay a visit even if you don't have a lot of time. There is a number you can dial to follow along with a audio tour. The info is posted on the wall on the west side of the memorial. The audio tour is part of Oregon's Mt. Hood Heritage Trail series. It is # 9 in the series. Text "hood" to 57682 & followed the link to the mobile site. While I was there, and there was a man lovingly doing some repair work there. He clearly has devotion and dedication to this memorial. He was also kind enough to take a picture of me and my dog with Telnet statue with the three soldiers. Thank you veterans for your service and for all of those that are dedicated to caring for this memorial.

War memorials come in all shapes and sizes, but more often than not, it is a small plaque in a city…read morepark. It reduces the experience to facts and figures and while a nice remembrance of those that have fought for their country, it doesn't really make as much of an impression on younger visitors who are far removed from the conflict. I've been intrigued by this particular memorial for years because you just can't miss it as you drive along Highway 99 at the southern end of Canby. A "Huey" medivac helicopter ("Little Orphan Annie") is on it's approach landing just alongside the road. This is the dramatic focal point of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Memorial which is dedicated to the men and women who served in the military (not just Vietnam) between 1959 - 1975. Across the plaza, which is shaped like a "shou" representing long life and longetivity, there is a Buddhist bell with the inscription, "Believe in Peace" in Vietnamese. Approaching the helicopter is the bronze statue, "A Hero's Prayer" which depicts three larger than life-size figures of an American soldier carrying a wounded comrade towards the helicopter while holding the hand of a small child. The statue depicts PFC Gary W. Martini, USMC, Oregon Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action in Vietnam. The second figure is U.S. Army Spec-4 Warren E. Newton, a Canby soldier listed as Missing in Action in Vietnam. The memorial started taking shape in 2006 and is still well maintained. I particularly like that it focusing on the humanity as well as the heroism of the war experience. If you look down at the plaza, you will see the red cross making the landing spot for the incoming helicopter and bricks covered with names of those who have made the memorial possible.

The "real" O.C. As a long-time resident of neighbor/rival West Linn, it has been interesting to…read morewatch the evolution of downtown Oregon City from dive bar haven to a mix of restaurants, breweries, and boutiques, with a few old school dive bars still in the mix. The planners have done a beautiful job making the downtown core pedestrian and shopper friendly with a number of special events throughout the year. Everything from farmer's markets and car shows, to other seasonal celebrations. Ten years ago, I had a wish list for Oregon City. I wish it had x, y, and z. With the influx of new businesses and energy, there aren't many things left on the wish list. During the week there is metered parking, but my visits are mostly on weekends. And Oregon City has a great collection of murals as well as numerous historic sites and buildings, and of course the Municipal Elevator/space saucer. It seemed like the Arch Bridge and downtown renovations took forever, but now the future looks very bright.

The shininess of Joanie on the Pony always brightens my day. The main thing I have to say is that…read moreshe's located in the middle of the only traffic circle I know of that has stop signs, even for the right turn only lanes. So, don't let the sun glinting off the horse distract you from PBOT's practical joke.

The statue is truly stunning! It's a delight to see Joan of Arc's statue standing proudly in the…read moreheart of this historic district. We strolled around, soaking in the shade from the ancient trees and admiring the charming vintage residences. Finding parking on the street was a breeze. A visit to this place is highly recommended.