New book maps 100 must-see Portland places

Published on: 09/11/2026

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The Chinatown Gateway, at 2 N.W. 4th Ave., is included in author Brian Libby’s new book, “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.” Blagen Block is included in author Brian Libby’s book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.” The Portland Aerial Tram (2-16 SW Campus Drive) begins its descent from the Upper Tram Terminal on Marquam Hill toward the banks of the Willamette River. The Pioneer Courthouse at 700 S.W. 6th Ave. once towered over the neighborhood. The Union Station clock was photographed by Brian Libby from the top of the Union Station clock tower. Keller Fountain is included in author Brian Libby’s book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.” Portland landmarks like the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building and KOIN Tower are included in author Brian Libby’s book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.” Jackson Tower at 806 S.W. Broadway is one of downtown Portland’s most handsome buildings, according to Brian Libby. The U.S. Customs House, circa-1901, at 220 N.W. 8th Ave. has Italian Renaissance Revival details and a multilevel staircase that reminds author Brian Libby of Dutch artist M. C. Escher’s illustrations depicting infinitely rising and falling stairs. The Ross Island Bridge is included in author Brian Libby’s book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.” Architectural writer Brian Libby’s new book is “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City.”

Architectural writer Brian Libby’s new book, “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City,” is a memoir structured as an engaging walking tour. The Oregon-born Libby moves readers through the central city toward the Willamette River, briefly stopping at 100 significant places.

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