Wrought Iron Fence, Seen at Pioneer Courthouse Square

The wrought iron along the east side of Pioneer Courthouse Square is impressive, no matter the time of day. But I think it's particularly lovely in the evening when lights reflect of it as you look northward on SW 6th Avenue.

The fence is part of this historical aspect of the square, the Portland Hotel Gate  --  Located where it once stood at the original Portland Hotel entry, the exquisite gate is directly across from Pioneer Courthouse. The wrought iron gate and fence are believed to have been designed by McKim, Mead and White, architects of the Portland Hotel. During the hotel's history only one president, Warren Harding, did not pass beneath this lovely feature.

Sorry, a couple of necessary errands came up for after work, so I didn't get to go take photos of the Christmas tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square. And we're forecast to get right at two inches of rain in the next 24 hours, maybe four inches by Thursday. I can hear it right now, dripping off the entryway roof, right outside my bedroom windows. The KGW weatherman has a statement online that says Portland has had more than 15 inches of rain since mid-October. In other words, it just might be a few days before I can get any photos of the tree.

Wrought iron, two ways, at Pioneer Courthouse Square

A view of the wrought iron gate on the east side of Pioneer Courthouse Square, this one taken on February 28, 2009, of an ongoing fashion shoot. Don't miss the eyes of the woman walking by on the sidewalk. It's obvious that the last thing she expected to have flying into her peripheral vision were several arms and hands.

 

Another view of the wrought iron. I took this one after work on April 20, 2012. I have no idea why the wrought iron glows a teal color. Nor do I understand why it looks soft and fuzzy.

From Pioneer Courthouse Square's Web site: Portland Hotel Gate - Located where it once stood at the original Portland Hotel entry, the exquisite gate is directly across from Pioneer Courthouse. The wrought iron gate and fence are believed to have been designed by McKim, Mead and White, architects of the Portland Hotel. During the hotel's history only one president, Warren Harding, did not pass beneath this lovely feature.
 

Up against it, but different

I went back to the doctor on Friday, got a new prescription for the still-present UTI, and a note to return to work next week. I've had three doses of it and no fever since Thursday.

Today and tomorrow I plan to take a short walk or two, other than the usual ones with little ol' Duncan. Tomorrow evening I'm going with Kailey to see "So You Think You Can Dance," the live tour. Other than that, I'll continue to drink lots of water and cranberry juice, rest, and think positive thoughts.



I took these photos Sept.3rd on NW 3rd, where I meet my second bus on the morning commute. While on the phone with my brother, I snapped these. Ah, the glory days--that's what I want again.