Paul Bunyan Statue — Attraction in Portland

This is a cool statue that was built in 1959 for Oregons 100th birthday and the city of Portland on Denver Ave. It was chosen as the sight for the Oregon Centennial Exposition and International Trade Fair. This 31 ft tall statue greeted patrons of the expo and represents Oregons rich logging history. He was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Come take a picture with one of the tallest men in our history, although the tallest version of Paul is in the Trees of Mystery in Northern Cal. As always, leave it better than you found it,...

Exactly as it sounds... a big 'ol statue of Paul Bunyan, looming and daunting, yet strangely comforting, stands confident.. Casting his enormous shadow over the entire quarter block on which he forever dwells, in a state of continuous loitering . There are 5 or 6 long park benches that form about a third of a circle, making it a nice spot to have a quick seat and take a little breather, or have a bite or a quick meet up with a friend without having to...

The Paul Bunyan statue is a quirky landmark of N Interstate Ave & the Kenton neighborhood that has been in existence since before my early childhood; my siblings and I thought it was sooo cool. His outfit has changed (for the better) and this 57-year-old, 37' tall dude is always camera-ready for any foto-fun you could want... I invite you to give him a visit, and learn...