Thompson Elk Fountain, Portland

Name: Thompson Elk Fountain
Address: Portland, United States

#244 among attractions in Portland

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Thompson Elk Fountain, also known as the David P. Thompson Fountain, David P. Thompson Monument, Elk Fountain, the Thompson Elk, or simply Elk, is an historic fountain and bronze sculpture by American artist Roland Hinton Perry. The fountain with its statue was donated to the city of Portland, Oregon, United States, in 1900 for display in Downtown Portland's Plaza Blocks. It is owned by the City of Portland. ()

Completed: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 45°30'57"N, 122°40'41"W

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Thompson Elk Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Place, Nordstrom, Mark Building, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

~840 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pioneer Place, Portland
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling downtown of Portland, Oregon, Pioneer Place stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment. This shopping center, a hub of activity and commerce, offers a diverse shopping experience that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.
~1390 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
7 min walk • Nordstrom in Portland, Oregon, is a beacon of high-end retail in the Pacific Northwest, offering a sophisticated shopping experience for those seeking quality and style. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this upscale department store has become a staple for...
~1350 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
7 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~1160 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
6 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1280 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Meier & Frank Building, Portland
7 min walk • The Meier & Frank Building is a fifteen-story, glazed terra cotta building located in downtown Portland, Oregon, across from the northeast corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. The building is the former flagship store and headquarters building for the Meier & Frank department store chain, which was taken over by Macy's in 2006.
~360 ftSW
Architecture, City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
2 min walk • Portland City Hall is the headquarters of city government of Portland, Oregon, United States. The four-story Italian Renaissance-style building houses the offices of the City Council, which consists of the mayor and four commissioners, and several other offices.
~1250 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
7 min walk • The Fox Tower is a 27-story, 113.39 m office skyscraper in downtown Portland, Oregon, along Broadway between Yamhill and Morrison streets. The tower was completed in 2000 at a cost of $64 million, and was named after the Fox Theatre that occupied the site from 1911 until the late 1990s.
~260 ftW
Tomb, Architecture, Postmodern architecture
Portland Building, Portland
2 min walk • The Portland Building, alternatively referenced as the Portland Municipal Services Building, is a 15-story municipal office building located at 1120 SW 5th Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon.
~1420 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jack London Revue, Portland
7 min walk • The Jack London Revue is a jazz club in Portland, Oregon, United States. The venue is beneath the Rialto Poolroom Bar and Cafe at the intersection of Southwest Fourth Avenue and Southwest Alder Street in downtown Portland. The Jack London Revue opened on May 27, 2017, shortly after Jimmy Mak's closed, and replacing the Jack London Bar.
~1170 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
6 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1470 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Northwest Film Center, Portland
8 min walk • The Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States that was founded to encourage the study, appreciation, and utilization of film.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thompson Elk Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Blocks, Portland (1 min walk), Fountain for Company H, Portland (1 min walk), Portland Building, Portland (2 min walk), Portland City Hall, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Thompson Elk Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thompson Elk Fountain:

Bus

Southwest Madison & 4th • Lines: 10, 14, 2, 30 (2 min walk)
Southwest 5th & Main • Lines: 134, 35, 36, 44, 54, 56 (2 min walk)

Light rail

City Hall/Southwest 5th & Jefferson • Lines: Green, Orange (3 min walk)
Southwest 6th & Madison • Lines: Green, Yellow (4 min walk)

Tram

Southwest Market & 5th • Lines: B, Ns (7 min walk)
Art Museum • Lines: A, Ns (8 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (24 min walk)