National Register of Historic Places

McLoughlin Promenade

Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Listed
May 14, 2014
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
14000179

About this property

The McLoughlin Promenade is a scenic pathway located on Singer Hill Bluff, on the southeast bank of the Willamette River overlooking Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was constructed 1936–1939 on land once inhabited by the Molala and other indigenous peoples. Named after Oregon pioneer John McLoughlin who donated his personal real estate for the purpose of a city promenade, the design and implementation of it was part of a joint public works effort between Oregon and the United States government. The pathway courses 100 feet (30 m) above Oregon City and features the Grand Staircase and the man-made Singer Creek Falls. Lighting was added by the local Kiwanis club in 1972, and the Lee Kelly Moontrap bas-relief addition at the bottom of the falls was sponsored by the Rotary Club in 2011.

Location

Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
45.35531, -122.60960

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONENGINEERING
Sources

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

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When was McLoughlin Promenade listed on the National Register?

McLoughlin Promenade was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2014.

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McLoughlin Promenade is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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