Portland cement is a common ingredient in construction projects, used for sidewalks, buildings, and as a binder. It was first patented in 1919 by Joseph Aspdin and improved by his son William. Today, it is used in creating concrete, stucco, mortar, and grout. Considered the most common type of concrete in use today, Portland cement […]
The Portland Memorial Coliseum, a multipurpose indoor arena in Portland, Oregon, is home to sporting events, concerts, and the Winterhawks hockey team. Its glass walls allow natural light to flood the interior, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The arena has hosted famous musical performances and major sporting events, including […]
Portland, Oregon offers free activities for book and nature lovers. Powell’s City of Books, Forest Park, Audubon Society of Portland Wildlife Center, Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and Devil’s Punchbowl are great places to visit. Powell’s is the world’s largest bookstore, Forest Park is the largest forested city park in America, Audubon Society of Portland […]
Portland, Oregon has many tourist attractions, including museums and outdoor activities. The Japanese Gardens, Fort Vancouver Historic Park, Oregon Jewish Museum, and 3D Center of Art and Photography are popular attractions. The Japanese Gardens offer five types of gardens, while Fort Vancouver Historic Park has rustic buildings and a museum. The Oregon Jewish Museum has […]
Portland, Oregon offers a variety of outdoor activities such as golf, biking, skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, hiking, fishing, and windsurfing. Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge are popular spots for skiing and windsurfing respectively. Portland also has many golf courses and cycle paths. Fishing is also a common activity in the area. Golf, biking, skiing, […]
