Portland Immigrant Statue
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| File:Portland Immigrant Statue.jpg The statue in 2020 | |
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| Artist | Jim Gion |
| Year | 2011 |
| Subject | Immigrant man |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
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The Portland Immigrant Statue is a bronze sculpture by artist Jim Gion, located in the Parkrose neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The statue depicts an immigrant man standing with his hands on his hips. A suitcase rests at his side.
The artwork was commissioned by the Parkrose Community Foundation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Parkrose neighborhood. Gion, a longtime Portland-based sculptor, was selected to create a piece that would reflect the neighborhood's history and identity.[1]
The statue was unveiled in September 2011 during the Parkrose Centennial Celebration, which featured a parade, a community reception, and the public dedication of the sculpture.[2] It stands at the intersection of Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Killingsworth Street, serving as a prominent gateway marker for the Parkrose neighborhood.[3]
Gion's design was publicly revealed prior to the installation in community events and local press coverage.[4] The statue was noted by the local press as a tribute to the area's immigrant history and as part of a broader effort to foster neighborhood identity.[5]
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External links
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- Portland Immigrant Statue – Portland, OR, USA at Waymarking