"Portland Firefighters Park, Portland, Oregon" Waymark

Long Description:


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Portland Firefighters Park (1927) is a memorial for David Campbell, Fire Chief 1893-1911, and other Portland courageous firefighters who died in the line of duty.

The memorial is constructed of Caen stone, a light colored limestone imported from France. It was designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia with Earnest F. Tucker of Portland. The bronze relief was sculpted by University of Oregon artist Avard Fairbanks.

The park surrounding the memorial was created in 1963 and 1964 by the Portland Chamber of Commerce with the assistance from a number of civic-minded businesses, the local labor unions, and the Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and Portland Firefighters Park.

Name: Portland Firefighters Park Street Location: Burnside near SW 19th Local Municipality: Portland State/Province, etc.: Oregon Country: Multnomah Memorial/Commemoration: Individual and Group: David Campbell and Portland Firefighters Date Established: 1963 and 1964 Picnic Facilities: Ledges for sitting Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): David Campbell in bronze relief Web Site: Not listed Recreational Facilities: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
One photo of the park that is a different view from the one on the page, and give the date and description your visit. Add any additional information that you may have about this park. A GPSr photo is NOT required.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log   5/4/2008 HappyFrog (& gang) visited it 5/4/2008 pdxrose visited it

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