Welcome to the Rose Building!

The Rose Building -- opened in the late 1940's as Portland's Visitors Information Center -- is now the home of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation.

Tour the newly renovated building and see Rose Festival memorabilia on display, take a guided tour of the new rose garden outside (led by members of the Portland Rose Society), meet the 2010 Rose Festival Court, talk with Living History characters Mayor Harry Lane and Georgiana Pittock and enjoy complimentary cookies (courtesy of Portland Rose Festival Foundation board members).

» Learn More Formerly Known as the
Visitors Information Center

Open House guests will receive a postcard featuring the neon rose sign, as well as two-for-one coupons for an official Rose Meal from Elmer's Restaurants. Poster artist Christopher Bibby and postcard artist Marla Schroeder will be present to sign their work.

» Learn More The Darker Blue is also
Known as John Yeon Blue

» Learn More Glass counter tops are
custom-made for the building

The Open House will feature a ribbon-cutting provided by the Portland Business Alliance and a traditional Royal Rosarian rose planting ceremony in honor of architect John Yeon. Executive Director Jeff Curtis and Commissioner Randy Leonard will welcome guests and members of the media, and Pacific Power representatives will unveil a plaque commemorating the anniversary of the lighting of the neon rose sign on May 22, 2009.

» Learn More The Dropped Ceiling is Oregon Hemlock
with 1940's Vintage Fixtures

» Learn More The Portland Rose Festival
became the Official Festival of
Portland in January, 2010