…Continued from Keller Auditorium.
Ira C. Keller Forecourt Fountain on February 15, 2010
The Forecourt Fountain in front of the Civic Auditorium was designed by Angela Danadjieva and submitted to the city by architect Lawrence Halprin. It was completed in 1970 and covers nearly an acre. 13,000 gallons of water flow over its waterfall-inspired terraces every minute.
Ira C. Keller Forecourt Fountain on February 15, 2010
Historical Photos:
Forecourt Fountain, May 1972 (UO)
Forecourt Fountain, May 1972 (UO)
Forecourt Fountain, May 1972 (UO)
Forecourt Fountain, 1984 (UO)
Ira C. Keller Forecourt Fountain on February 15, 2010
In 1978, the Forecourt Fountain was named after Ira C. Keller. Keller arrived in Portland in 1953 at the age of 54 and founded Western Kraft Corporation, a nationwide manufacturer of paper and packaging products. He served on the City of Portland Planning Commission from 1954 to 1958, then became the first chairman of the Portland Development Commission from 1958 until 1972, which was established with the objective, in Keller's words, "To help the people of Portland preserve the unique friendliness of our lovely city and do it simply, frugally and equitably which is the Portland way." In 1972 he was a founder and chairman of the Foundation for Oregon Research & Education, and helped found and fund the Oregon Graduate Center, serving as President from 1972 to 1977 and a Chairman from 1976 to 1978. He was also Chairman of Oregon Health Sciences University from 1976 to 1978. In 1995, Keller was the first recipient of the Heart of Portland Award from the Association for Portland Progress (now the Portland Business Alliance) in 1995.
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