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Designed in the Italian Revival and Egyptian Revival styles of architecture, the Yale Union Laundry Building is a historic commercial structure. Built largely of bricks, this L-shaped structure houses the Yale Union, a contemporary arts center. During the past, this structure was used as a laundry where the elite sent their laundry for cleaning here than doing it at home.
Sparkling in the sunlight or reflecting overcast skies, you can spot this landmark from nearly every viewpoint in the City of Portland. Built by U.S. Bancorp, the flashy rose-colored skyscraper has been affectionately dubbed "Big Pink." With 43 floors shooting into the downtown sky, it is Portland's tallest high-rise. Crowning the skyline, the structure can be seen from Council Crest in the southwest, Mount Tabor in the east and Overlook Park in the north.
When you see this 25-feet (7.62 meter) column with a sphere at the top, you might think this is straight out of the Wizard of Oz. But behold, this thing really works. At high noon, the tower sings a song and then heralds the weather of the day and a yellow-orange sun for those rare occasions, a dragon for the stormy day or a blue heron for drizzle, the most popular player. This little-known landmark has brought smiles to all kinds of faces.
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One of the most remarkable historic churches and landmarks in Portland is this church, built in 1883 and outlasting any other church. Both the interior and exterior of the church will amaze visitors with its detailed gothic architecture and such beautiful features as Victorian furniture and the ancient Hook and Hastings Tracker organ. Admission is free, and self-guided tours are available at the times and days listed. The church also doubles up as a concert hall with its excellent acoustic features and is also used as an event and renting space.
