The Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge also connects Portland and Vancouver over the Columbia River. The enormous concrete bridge measures 11,750 feet and carries four lanes of traffic on Interstate 205. Constructed in 1982, this bridge and was named for the man who headed up the building of Interstate freeways in Oregon. The bridge traverses Government Island below.
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The Armory
Portland Center Stage at The Armory was founded in 1988. PCS is the city's leading professional theater company and one of the 20 largest regional theater companies in the United States. Each season, PCS produces a blend of classical, contemporary, and world premiere works, as well as the annual JAW: New Play Festival. We also offer a variety of education and outreach programs, including classes, workshops, live music, and First Thursday events. PCS's home, The Armory, features two theaters, the U.S. Bank Main Stage and the Ellyn Bye Studio. This beautiful historic building was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places, the first performing arts venue in the world, and the first building in Portland to achieve a LEED Platinum rating when it was renovated in 2006. The Armory is available to rent for weddings, conferences, and other special events of all sizes.
