Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City

Name: Oregon City Municipal Elevator
Address: Railroad & 7th Street, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Telephone: +1 503-994-6633

#6 among attractions in Oregon City

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Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City

Facts and practical information

The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a 130-foot elevator which connects two neighborhoods in Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S. and one of at least 8 in the world. The upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer appearance. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 45°21'26"N, 122°36'29"W

Address

Railroad & 7th StreetClackamette ParkOregon City 97045 United States

Contact

+1 503-994-6633

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Day trips

Oregon City Municipal Elevator – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Willamette Falls, McLoughlin Promenade, Clackamette Park, Oregon City Bridge.

0.4 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Willamette Falls, Oregon City
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Oregon City, Willamette Falls stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that captures the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This powerful waterfall is not only a scenic spectacle but also a site of rich cultural and economic...
~860 ftSW
Park, Scenic walking areas
McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City
5 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Park
Clackamette Park, Oregon City
25 min walk • Clackamette Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The park has a boat ramp, and served as a film location for Grimm.
~860 ftNW
Bridge
Oregon City Bridge, Oregon City
5 min walk • The Oregon City Bridge, also known as the Arch Bridge, is a steel through arch bridge spanning the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1922, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miW
Canal
Willamette Falls Locks, Oregon City
13 min walk • The Willamette Falls Locks are a lock system on the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1873 and closed since 2011, they allowed boat traffic on the Willamette to navigate beyond Willamette Falls and the T.W. Sullivan Dam.
0.7 miNE
Park
Jon Storm Park, Oregon City
18 min walk • Jon Storm Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Named after a community volunteer who died in 1994, the park opened in 2008 and has a picnic shelter and plaza.
~380 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Moontrap, Oregon City
2 min walk • Moontrap is an outdoor sculpture by Lee Kelly, installed at the base of Oregon City, Oregon's Singer Creek Falls, along the McLoughlin Promenade, in the United States. The abstract stainless steel sculpture was unveiled in November 2011.
~940 ftSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Ermatinger House, Oregon City
5 min walk • The Francis Ermatinger House is located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. Built by Francis Ermatinger in 1843, it is the oldest house in Clackamas County.
0.4 miSW
45°21'7"N • 122°36'47"W
Clackamas County Historical Society, Oregon City
11 min walk • Natural history museum, History museum, Museum
0.9 miNE
45°21'53"N • 122°35'38"W
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center, Oregon City
22 min walk • Park, Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miN
Bridge
John McLoughlin Bridge, Oregon City
30 min walk • The John McLoughlin Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that spans the Clackamas River between Oregon City and Gladstone, Oregon, in the northwest United States. It was designed by Conde McCullough, and named for Dr. John McLoughlin. It is 720 ft long, with a main span of 240 ft.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oregon City Municipal Elevator open?

Oregon City Municipal Elevator is open:

Monday 7 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7 pm
Friday 7 am - 7 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oregon City Municipal Elevator?

Nearby attractions include Moontrap, Oregon City (2 min walk), Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon City (3 min walk), McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City (5 min walk), Oregon City Bridge, Oregon City (5 min walk).

How to get to Oregon City Municipal Elevator by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oregon City Municipal Elevator:

Bus

Railroad & 7th • Lines: 33 (1 min walk)
99E before Main St • Lines: 99X (3 min walk)

Train

Oregon City (22 min walk)