A Selection of Vintage Portland Area Homes, Landmarks & Gardens
In celebration of the Rose Festival's strong ties to Portland history, the Festival selected a few of its favorite homes, landmarks and gardens around the Rose City. This year we expand the Tour to include Oregon City's historical heritage in honor of Oregon's 150th. History is revealed from tucked away corners of town where cherished bits of architectural interest and gardener delights represent multiple local neighborhoods.
Each selection has its own tradition or historical significance involving the Rose Festival from rambling rose bushes to stately sculptured shrubs and trees to the painted panels of craftsman-style homes. This Tour is an eclectic selection offering a glimpse of early Portland life when the Rose Festival was young.
Locations on the Tour are open various dates and hours. Each location on the Tour may charge its own admission rate -- discounts are available with the Passport.
Special discount admission passports are available at Dennis' 7 Dees' locations for only $5. For more information phone: 503.777.1421
Passport also entitles user to 10% off all plants, soil and amendments, pottery, house plants, gifts and outdoor decor at Dennis' 7 Dees. Not valid with other discounts or coupons.
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Admission Fees:
Prices are as listed per location
2009 Tour Schedule
Visit Oregon City's historical heritage
in honor of Oregon's 150th.
Tour Date: June 13
McLoughlin House
Home of Dr. John McLoughlin, the "Father of Oregon"
Guided Tour: Saturday, June 13
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
713 Center Street
Oregon City
Barclay House
Guided Tour: Saturday, June 13
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
719 Center Street
Oregon City
Ermatinger House
Asa Lovejoy and Francis W. Pettygrove flipped a
coin here to decide the name of the city that is now Portland
Guided Tour: Saturday, June 13
$4 Fee Adults, $3 Seniors and children under 12
$1 Discount w/ Passport
619 6th Street
Oregon City
Rose Farm (William Holmes House)
Guided Tour: Saturday, June 13
$4 Fee Adults, $3 Seniors and children under 12
$1 Discount w/ Passport
Holmes Lane at Rilance Street
Oregon City
Lion and the Rose Victorian Bed & Breakfast
Sunday, May 24 - Tuesday, May 26, 12:00 (noon) - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, 12:00 (noon) - 2:00 p.m.
$2 Fee
1810 NE 15th Avenue
Architectural Heritage Center
Non-profit resource center for historic preservation
APPRECIATE, RESTORE, and MAINTAIN
$5 Fee, Under 12 Free
$2.50 Discount w/ Passport
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
701 SE Grand Avenue
McMenamins ST Johns Theater & Pub
One of the original buildings from the Lewis & Clark Exposition
Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., Sunday, 12:00 noon - 11:00 p.m.
20% Discount on Food & Drink
8203 N Ivanhoe Street
Peninsula Park
Self-guided tour through sunken rose gardens
Every Day, 5:00 a.m. - Midnight
700 Rosa Parks Way
1874 Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse
Sunday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Donations Welcome
17111 NE Sandy Boulevard
Gresham
Lloyd Center/Portland Rose Society 121st
Annual Spring Rose Show
Thursday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$3 Fee
15% Discount on Merchandise w/ Passport
2201 Lloyd Center
Historic Irvington Neighborhood
Self-guided walking tour of 25 homes
(No Tours Inside)
Every Day, Dawn to Dusk
NE Thompson Street & NE Tillamook Street
Between 16th Avenue & 24th Avenue
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Historic Walking Tour
1914 Pittock Mansion
Every Day, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$7 Fee Adults, $6 Seniors, $4 Ages 6-18
$2 Off w/ Passport
3229 NW Pittock Drive
Caldera Public House: Thomas Grand Building
Restored white columns at front of building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition
Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday/Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
20% Discount on Food & Drink (Not Incl. Alcohol) w/ Passport
6031 SE Stark Street
Laurelhurst Park
Location of Rose Festival Queen's Coronation throughout the 1920's and 30's and first city park listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Every Day, 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Guided Tour: Monday, June 1, 1:00 p.m.
at flagpole near SE Ankeny Street
SE 39th Avenue & Stark Street
Pioneer Rose Garden and Lone Fir Cemetery
1855 cemetery contains historical Pioneer Rose Garden (1936) and the burial site of Harry Lane, Portland mayor during the first Rose Festival in 1907
Every Day, Dawn to Dusk
30% Discount on Merchandise w/ Passport
SE 21st Avenue & Morrison Street
Enter on SE 26th Street and Stark
Elk Rock, Garden of the Bishop's Close
Self-guided walking tour
Every Day, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11800 SW Military Lane
International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park
Self-guided walking tour
Every Day, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
400 SW Kingston Street
Rose Garden Store
Every Day, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park
20% Discount on Merchandise w/ Passport
850 SW Rose Garden Way
