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• Region: Portland Metro
• Admission Cost: No

• Wheelchair Accessible: No
• Bus Parking: No

Portland’s Paul Bunyan statue is 37 feet tall and weighs six tons. He wears the traditional plaid shirt (this one red and white) and he holds his axe directly in front of him, its head resting near his boots. He has a full, black beard, and his lips are parted to reveal a solid block of white teeth. His nose is long and would constitute an expert-level ski slope.

The statue was erected in 1959 at the intersection of Interstate and Denver avenues by the Kenton Businessmen’s Association to celebrate Oregon’s centennial. The Centennial Fair was held in the livestock yards nearby. In the days before Interstate 5, travelers from Washington entered Portland through Interstate Avenue. As they crossed the Columbia River, they were almost immediately confronted with the statue’s friendly visage.

A Great Attraction For:

• Children
• Couples
• Families
• History Buffs
• Outdoor Enthusiasts
• Scenery
• Teens/Young Adults

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