Halprin Open Space Sequence
National Register of Historic Places

Halprin Open Space Sequence

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
March 6, 2013
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
13000058

About this property

The Halprin Open Space Sequence is a series of urban open spaces and pedestrian zones between Southwest Lincoln Street and Clay Street, in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Designed by Lawrence Halprin, the project was completed during 1966–1970, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2013. It includes Keller Fountain Park, Lovejoy Fountain Park, and Pettygrove Park, along with several other elements. National Register of Historic Places listings in Southwest Portland, Oregon Media related to Halprin Open Space Sequence at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.51270, -122.68010

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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When was Halprin Open Space Sequence listed on the National Register?

Halprin Open Space Sequence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Halprin Open Space Sequence?

Halprin Open Space Sequence is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Halprin Open Space Sequence?

The period of significance for Halprin Open Space Sequence is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1966.

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