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Fountain to a Rose

Coordinates: 45°31′17″N 122°40′48″W / 45.521424°N 122.679900°W / 45.521424; -122.679900
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Fountain to a Rose
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Year1973 (1973)
TypeFountain
MediumBronze
LocationPortland, Oregon
Coordinates45°31′17″N 122°40′48″W / 45.521424°N 122.679900°W / 45.521424; -122.679900
OwnerCity of Portland

Fountain to a Rose was a historic fountain in Portland, Oregon located in Darcelle XV Plaza (formerly O'Bryant Square). It was removed in 2023 as part of the park's redevelopment.

Description and history

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Built in 1973, the fountain is bronze and in the shape of a rose. It is surrounded by 250 rose bushes and other plants. An inscription says "May you find peace in this garden." The fountain was made possible through a $28,000 bequest from Donald Card Sloan, who was a former prime minister of the Royal Rosarians.[1]

In 2023, as part of the park's redevelopment, the fountain was removed.

References

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  1. ^ "Darcelle XV Plaza | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.