Chapman Square, Portland, Oregon
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N 45° 30.962 W 122° 40.638
10T E 525204 N 5040328
Chapman Square is located between SW Main & SW Madison Streets and SW Third & SW Fourth Avenues.
Waymark Code: WMMDB
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2006
Views: 39
Chapman Square and Lownsdale Square--These two blocks were set aside as parks in Portland's original plat map of 1852. In the 1880's, anti-Chinese riots took place here. The squares were separated by sex in the 1920's to protect women from "undesirable male elements."Chapman Square, located between SW Main & SW Madison Streets and SW Third & SW Fourth Avenues, was named for Judge William Chapman, a founder of "The Oregonian." It was a park designated exclusively for women and children. "Promised Land" (1994). Artist David Manuel. Bronze.
Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the Historic Plaque.
Name: Chapman Square
Street Location: Between SW Main & SW Madison Streets and SW Third & SW Fourth Avenues
Local Municipality: Portland
State/Province, etc.: Oregon
Country: USA
Memorial/Commemoration: Judge William Chapman, a founder of "The Oregonian."
Picnic Facilities: Benches
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): "Promised Land" (1994). Artist David Manuel. Bronze.
Web Site: Not listed
Date Established: 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
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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.