I originally posted the PORTLAND PLACES: Oregon Convention Center page on my old website on October 10, 2008.
The Oregon Convention Center is Portland's main venue for conventions, trade shows and other large events, including the Portland International Auto Show.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
Funds for the construction of the Oregon Convention Center were secured in November 1986 when voters approved a bond measure for its construction.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
It was built by the Metropolitan Service District, now known as Metro, a directly-elected metropolitan planning organization serving the 25 cities in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties that make up the Portland Metropolitan Area.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
Metro is the only such organization in the United States.
Oregon Convention Center on June 8, 2008
The Oregon Convention Center features award-winning architecture, dominated by two 350-foot glass spires designed by Portland architect Robert Frasca of the Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership over the main lobby spaces.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
Turner Construction Company served as Construction Manager with the Hoffman-Marmolejo Joint Venture as General Contractor.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
The completed 490,000 square foot center was dedicated to the people of Oregon on September 19, 1990.
Oregon Convention Center Dedication Plaque, August 31, 2008
It is operated by the Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission, a subsidiary of Metro.
Oregon Convention Center on August 31, 2008
Oregon Convention Center on September 7, 2008
Oregon Convention Center on September 7, 2008
Oregon Convention Center on September 7, 2008
Light Rail Trains & Station
Bell Circles
“The Dream” Statue
Expansion & Rain Garden
Foucault Pendulum & Dragon Boat
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