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A stunning nexus of history and politics, the stately Pioneer Courthouse stipples the heart of downtown Portland. Built in the 1860s, this courthouse was Portland's first restoration project. Having been home to the United States Courts since 1875, the courthouse shelters polished, well-preserved interiors, whereas its glorious cupola windows afford picturesque views of the Pioneer Courthouse Square and Portland's charming cityscape. A massive locus of historians, lawyers and judges, Pioneer Courthouse is awash in lovely Italianate style, complete with doorways and structured roofing. A testament to the city's federal past and present, the Pioneer Courthouse is, indefinitely, one of the city's crown jewels.
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Portland has an outstanding reputation for its many decorative fountains. This one is nestled in the center of it all. Architect Will Martin designed this charming fountain in 1983. Mr. Martin was also responsible for designing Pioneer Square. Portland Water Bureau maintains this and the other decorative fountains in Portland, and asks that you "look, but do not drink the water." In an effort to conserve water, a large percentage of Portland's fountains use recycled water.
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