Pioneer Courthouse Square, also known as Portland's living room, is a public space occupying a full 40,000-square-foot (3,700m2)city block in the center of downtownPortland, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1984, the square is bounded by Southwest Morrison Street on the north, Southwest 6th Avenue on the east, Southwest Yamhill Street on the south, and Southwest Broadway on the west.
History
The square is named after the Pioneer Courthouse, an 1875 federal building occupying the block directly east of the square.
The block itself dates to 1856, when the city purchased land that included the site as the location for Central School. The school was moved in 1883 when plans were made for a major hotel on the site in response to the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. After delays due to a recession, the eight-story Portland Hotel was completed on the site in 1890.
The hotel was the center of the city's social activity for the first half of the 20th century. In 1951, the hotel was torn down and a two-story parking lot was built. An original archway and gatework from the hotel were made part of the square's design and are found today on the south side of the square.
Prior to the Back to the Future series, the area was known as Mockingbird Square due to its role in the film To Kill a Mockingbird. It has been severely damaged by fire several times, including in 1957, 1990 and 2008. It was reconstructed after each incident.
Fires
A three-alarm fire broke out at the Universal back lot in the early morning hours on June 1, 2008. It was reported that Courthouse Square was completely destroyed, though the Courthouse facade and town facade to the north are still standing. The King Kong attraction and New York Street were destroyed. The set had previously been damaged by fire in 1990.
Productions
Following is a list of productions that used the Courthouse Square set:
Courthouse Square Park is a town square occupying one city block in downtown Dayton, Oregon. The 1.8 acres (0.73ha)urban park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park contains the historically significant blockhouse or military fortification that was originally located at Fort Yamhill. In 1911, the structure was moved to Dayton from its original site. The land for the park was donated by Joel Palmer and the park was named 'Courthouse Square' as part of an attempt to make Dayton the government seat of Yamhill County. Although Dayton did not become the county seat and no courthouse was ever constructed, the park's name remained. The Park also contains a picnic shelter, grassy areas shaded by Douglas Firs and native oaks, a basketball court, a playground and public restrooms.
Built in stages between 1869 and 1903, it was first occupied in 1875 by judge Matthew Deady. At that time the building was named the United States Building. Pioneer Courthouse has survived several attempts to demolish it, while continuing to function as a federal facility. On March 20, 1973, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
Pioneer Courthouse Square Mini Field Trip - Portland, OR
Warm Up - Pioneer Courthouse Square
published: 01 Feb 2021
Travel Walking Tour in Downtown of Portland Oregon and Visited Pioneer Courthouse Square first.
Walk Tour 93% F. on Sunday afternoon through Downtown Portland, Oregon. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Salmon Street Springs, and Willamette River.
Enjoy watching, and don't forget Like & Subscribes!!
00:00 Intro.
00:26 Pioneer Courthouse Square
03:44 Salmon Street Springs
05:00 Willamette River
08:13 SW Broadway
14:11 Thai Peacock Restaurant
14:37 SW Oak St.
17:49 SW 6th Ave
24:00 HighTower Productions Guy on my YouTube.
More about Portland Oregon:
https://www.thesquarepdx.org/
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/117201?#salmon
published: 28 Jul 2022
Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland Oregon (March 31, 2023)
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the heart of downtown Portland, a one block square covered with bricks, and a place for events since 1984. It is also the center of Portland's transit, with all of the Tri-Met Max lines passing by the square.
This is just a quick view of the square, and the area around it, so I don't really get into its history, and every feature of the square. There is a lot more to see. There is especially more to see later in spring and in summer, when there are more events in the square.
Also, errata: I refer to the sculpture of the umbrella man as "Excuse Me", its correct name is "Allow Me". I say "a block south" in reference to the Orange Line, when it is a block East. And Pioneer Courthouse Square opened in 1984.
A little highlight video of some of the summer events at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, OR
published: 26 Feb 2022
Pioneer Courthouse Square Opens - 1984 | KATU In The Archives
Coverage of the grand opening of the Pioneer Courthouse Square in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
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published: 30 Nov 2022
Pioneer Courthouse Square Promotional Video
A promotional video featuring Pioneer Courthouse Square, commonly known as Portland's living room.
published: 10 Jul 2012
Modest Mouse @ Pioneer Courthouse Square PDX LIVE 08/20/2022
published: 21 Aug 2022
The Shins - Live @ Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland) 09/21/22 (2nd night) - Entire Set (1st Half)
NOTE: The extra loud bass drum gets better after a few songs, skip ahead if it's bothering you!
The Shins ended their "Oh Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour" in Portland, OR with 2 nights at Pioneer Courthouse Square. This was the 2nd and final night, which was the only original date but it sold out and they added another. This is the first half of the set, where they played Oh Inverted World in its entirety.
You can see the second half of the set here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAcj5VaNkOU
You can see James Mercer's solo acoustic performance at Doug Fir Lounge in 2019 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzvB3a-Amc&list=PLvTJ1XuvdK9E3LZ676vwiZTq3ZR6FJADu
Walk Tour 93% F. on Sunday afternoon through Downtown Portland, Oregon. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Salmon Street Springs, and Willamette River.
Enjoy watching...
Walk Tour 93% F. on Sunday afternoon through Downtown Portland, Oregon. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Salmon Street Springs, and Willamette River.
Enjoy watching, and don't forget Like & Subscribes!!
00:00 Intro.
00:26 Pioneer Courthouse Square
03:44 Salmon Street Springs
05:00 Willamette River
08:13 SW Broadway
14:11 Thai Peacock Restaurant
14:37 SW Oak St.
17:49 SW 6th Ave
24:00 HighTower Productions Guy on my YouTube.
More about Portland Oregon:
https://www.thesquarepdx.org/
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/117201?#salmon
Walk Tour 93% F. on Sunday afternoon through Downtown Portland, Oregon. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Salmon Street Springs, and Willamette River.
Enjoy watching, and don't forget Like & Subscribes!!
00:00 Intro.
00:26 Pioneer Courthouse Square
03:44 Salmon Street Springs
05:00 Willamette River
08:13 SW Broadway
14:11 Thai Peacock Restaurant
14:37 SW Oak St.
17:49 SW 6th Ave
24:00 HighTower Productions Guy on my YouTube.
More about Portland Oregon:
https://www.thesquarepdx.org/
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/117201?#salmon
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the heart of downtown Portland, a one block square covered with bricks, and a place for events since 1984. It is also the center of...
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the heart of downtown Portland, a one block square covered with bricks, and a place for events since 1984. It is also the center of Portland's transit, with all of the Tri-Met Max lines passing by the square.
This is just a quick view of the square, and the area around it, so I don't really get into its history, and every feature of the square. There is a lot more to see. There is especially more to see later in spring and in summer, when there are more events in the square.
Also, errata: I refer to the sculpture of the umbrella man as "Excuse Me", its correct name is "Allow Me". I say "a block south" in reference to the Orange Line, when it is a block East. And Pioneer Courthouse Square opened in 1984.
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the heart of downtown Portland, a one block square covered with bricks, and a place for events since 1984. It is also the center of Portland's transit, with all of the Tri-Met Max lines passing by the square.
This is just a quick view of the square, and the area around it, so I don't really get into its history, and every feature of the square. There is a lot more to see. There is especially more to see later in spring and in summer, when there are more events in the square.
Also, errata: I refer to the sculpture of the umbrella man as "Excuse Me", its correct name is "Allow Me". I say "a block south" in reference to the Orange Line, when it is a block East. And Pioneer Courthouse Square opened in 1984.
Coverage of the grand opening of the Pioneer Courthouse Square in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
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Coverage of the grand opening of the Pioneer Courthouse Square in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
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Coverage of the grand opening of the Pioneer Courthouse Square in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
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NOTE: The extra loud bass drum gets better after a few songs, skip ahead if it's bothering you!
The Shins ended their "Oh Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour"...
NOTE: The extra loud bass drum gets better after a few songs, skip ahead if it's bothering you!
The Shins ended their "Oh Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour" in Portland, OR with 2 nights at Pioneer Courthouse Square. This was the 2nd and final night, which was the only original date but it sold out and they added another. This is the first half of the set, where they played Oh Inverted World in its entirety.
You can see the second half of the set here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAcj5VaNkOU
You can see James Mercer's solo acoustic performance at Doug Fir Lounge in 2019 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzvB3a-Amc&list=PLvTJ1XuvdK9E3LZ676vwiZTq3ZR6FJADu
NOTE: The extra loud bass drum gets better after a few songs, skip ahead if it's bothering you!
The Shins ended their "Oh Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour" in Portland, OR with 2 nights at Pioneer Courthouse Square. This was the 2nd and final night, which was the only original date but it sold out and they added another. This is the first half of the set, where they played Oh Inverted World in its entirety.
You can see the second half of the set here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAcj5VaNkOU
You can see James Mercer's solo acoustic performance at Doug Fir Lounge in 2019 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzvB3a-Amc&list=PLvTJ1XuvdK9E3LZ676vwiZTq3ZR6FJADu
Walk Tour 93% F. on Sunday afternoon through Downtown Portland, Oregon. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Salmon Street Springs, and Willamette River.
Enjoy watching, and don't forget Like & Subscribes!!
00:00 Intro.
00:26 Pioneer Courthouse Square
03:44 Salmon Street Springs
05:00 Willamette River
08:13 SW Broadway
14:11 Thai Peacock Restaurant
14:37 SW Oak St.
17:49 SW 6th Ave
24:00 HighTower Productions Guy on my YouTube.
More about Portland Oregon:
https://www.thesquarepdx.org/
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/117201?#salmon
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the heart of downtown Portland, a one block square covered with bricks, and a place for events since 1984. It is also the center of Portland's transit, with all of the Tri-Met Max lines passing by the square.
This is just a quick view of the square, and the area around it, so I don't really get into its history, and every feature of the square. There is a lot more to see. There is especially more to see later in spring and in summer, when there are more events in the square.
Also, errata: I refer to the sculpture of the umbrella man as "Excuse Me", its correct name is "Allow Me". I say "a block south" in reference to the Orange Line, when it is a block East. And Pioneer Courthouse Square opened in 1984.
Coverage of the grand opening of the Pioneer Courthouse Square in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
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NOTE: The extra loud bass drum gets better after a few songs, skip ahead if it's bothering you!
The Shins ended their "Oh Inverted World 21st Anniversary Tour" in Portland, OR with 2 nights at Pioneer Courthouse Square. This was the 2nd and final night, which was the only original date but it sold out and they added another. This is the first half of the set, where they played Oh Inverted World in its entirety.
You can see the second half of the set here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAcj5VaNkOU
You can see James Mercer's solo acoustic performance at Doug Fir Lounge in 2019 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzvB3a-Amc&list=PLvTJ1XuvdK9E3LZ676vwiZTq3ZR6FJADu
Pioneer Courthouse Square, also known as Portland's living room, is a public space occupying a full 40,000-square-foot (3,700m2)city block in the center of downtownPortland, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1984, the square is bounded by Southwest Morrison Street on the north, Southwest 6th Avenue on the east, Southwest Yamhill Street on the south, and Southwest Broadway on the west.
History
The square is named after the Pioneer Courthouse, an 1875 federal building occupying the block directly east of the square.
The block itself dates to 1856, when the city purchased land that included the site as the location for Central School. The school was moved in 1883 when plans were made for a major hotel on the site in response to the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. After delays due to a recession, the eight-story Portland Hotel was completed on the site in 1890.
The hotel was the center of the city's social activity for the first half of the 20th century. In 1951, the hotel was torn down and a two-story parking lot was built. An original archway and gatework from the hotel were made part of the square's design and are found today on the south side of the square.
... allege shot woman Portlanders turn knowledge into good health thanks to new program focusing on hypertension dangersPortland to host free New Year’s Eve party with drones in PioneerCourthouseSquare.
in PioneerCourthouseSquare with a dance party accompanied by music videos from the 1980s and ’90s projected on screens in the square known as Portland’s Living Room, the city said in a statement.
He remembers each and every business in downtown, when the hitching racks were around the courthouse square ... by his son, was standing hitched to the rack on the south side of the courthouse square.
Most residents lived and worked near a rectangular town “square,” anchored first by the Lubbock CountyJail and a windmill, then the Lubbock County Courthouse, and eventually a gazebo ... town square.
PioneerCourthouseSquare, now the city’s “living room,” faced skepticism when it was proposed to replace a parking lot ...Portland’s landmarks, from Pioneer Courthouse Square to TilikumCrossing, remind ...
Rather, why not center on Le Guin’s wild imagination, like the Beverly Cleary monument, which features the beloved characters from her books? What if we put a 25-foot dragon at the Leif Erikson...
What does it take to bring a massive tree to PioneerCourthouseSquare to celebrate the holidays? ... And since Douglas firs are already a bit bare between branches, the Pioneer Courthouse Square tree will need some cosmetic help.
