Pearl District, Portland (must see)
The Pearl District is an area of Portland, formerly occupied by warehouses, light industry and railroad classification yards and now noted for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences. It now mostly consists of high-rise condominiums and warehouse-to-loft conversions.
The area is home to several Portland icons, including Powell's City of Books. Art galleries and institutions (many who stage monthly receptions), boutiques, and restaurants abound, and there are also a number of small clubs and bars.
The district includes most of the historic North Park Blocks (1869), as well as two public plazas: Jamison Square is built around a fountain which simulates a tidal pool that is periodically filled by artificial waterfalls and then drained into grating and Tanner Springs Park, which is a re-created natural area featuring wetlands, a walking trail, and creek.
The area is home to several Portland icons, including Powell's City of Books. Art galleries and institutions (many who stage monthly receptions), boutiques, and restaurants abound, and there are also a number of small clubs and bars.
The district includes most of the historic North Park Blocks (1869), as well as two public plazas: Jamison Square is built around a fountain which simulates a tidal pool that is periodically filled by artificial waterfalls and then drained into grating and Tanner Springs Park, which is a re-created natural area featuring wetlands, a walking trail, and creek.
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Sight Name: Pearl District
Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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