Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain, Portland

Name: Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain
Address: Portland, United States

#295 among attractions in Portland

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The Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain, officially titled Water Sculpture, is an abstract 1975 stainless steel fountain and sculpture by artist Lee Kelly and architect James Howell, installed in Washington Park's International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon. The memorial commemorates Frank E. Beach, who christened Portland the "City of Roses" and proposed the Rose Festival. It was commissioned by the Beach family and cost approximately $15,000. Previously administered by the Metropolitan Arts Commission, the work is now part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council. ()

Completed: 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 45°31'8"N, 122°42'22"W

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Northwest District (Arlington Heights)Portland United States

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Day trips

Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crystal Ballroom, Washington Park, International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden.

1.1 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
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~1940 ftSW
Park
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~310 ftNE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
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~510 ftW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Portland Japanese Garden, Portland
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1.1 miSE
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
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0.4 miE
Bridge
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1.1 miE
Museum, Art gallery
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~1160 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Vernacular architecture
Chiming Fountain, Portland
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0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema 21, Portland
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0.6 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Goose Hollow Inn, Portland
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1.1 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Ringlers Annex, Portland
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain?

Nearby attractions include International Rose Test Garden, Portland (2 min walk), Iyo Stone, Portland (3 min walk), Portland Japanese Garden, Portland (3 min walk), Matthew J. and Florence Lynch House and Garden, Portland (4 min walk).

How to get to Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain:

Bus

Southwest Rose Garden Boulevard & Sherwood • Lines: 63 (1 min walk)
2700 Block Southwest Fairview • Lines: 63 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Goose Hollow/Southwest Jefferson Street • Lines: Blue, Red (16 min walk)
Washington Park • Lines: Blue, Red (20 min walk)

Tram

Northwest Lovejoy & 22nd • Lines: Ns (23 min walk)