Nestled high in the West Hills of Portland, the Pittock Mansion soars 1,000 feet above the city's skyline. A century old symbol of Portland's dramatic transformation from a small lumbar town to a bustling city, it is an architectural wonder. With picture perfect views of rivers, forests, bridges, and mountaintops - and 23 storied rooms teeming with treasures - no other place in town offers a more breathtaking view and more revealing glimpse of Portland's past.
Pioneer and newspaper publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, philanthropist Georgiana, were at the pinnacle of their successful lives when they commissioned architect Edward Foulkes to design and build their new home overlooking Portland. They began planning and designing the home in 1909. Completed in 1914, the Pittock Mansion estate included a 16,000 square foot, 30-room mansion (23 rooms open to the public), a 30-car garage, a greenhouse, and a servants' residence, all situated on 46 acres of land.
Each room has its own theme, but each room stays within the main theme of "A Northwest Christmas: The Natural Beauty and Bounty of Oregon." The mansion has been transformed into a holiday wonderland. Festive decorations, ribbon, garland, poinsettias, and more than 15 Christmas trees fill the historic house. The mansion is open every day from November 22 until January 2nd (or thereabouts depending on the year), except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours daily are 11am until 4pm, and the cost is $9 for adults.
Jan, Karen, Keri, and I were able to spend some time up there yesterday and it was amazing. We spent a couple of hours up there and could have spent even more time. Again, I tried to take "good" pictures but that proved to be quite a challenge because you are not to use your flash. Taking photos in the dimmed light is harder than one thinks.
Nestled high in the West Hills of Portland, the Pittock Mansion soars 1,000 feet above the city's skyline. A century old symbol of Portland's dramatic transformation from a small lumbar town to a bustling city, it is an architectural wonder. With picture perfect views of rivers, forests, bridges, and mountaintops - and 23 storied rooms teeming with treasures - no other place in town offers a more breathtaking view and more revealing glimpse of Portland's past.
Pioneer and newspaper publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, philanthropist Georgiana, were at the pinnacle of their successful lives when they commissioned architect Edward Foulkes to design and build their new home overlooking Portland. They began planning and designing the home in 1909. Completed in 1914, the Pittock Mansion estate included a 16,000 square foot, 30-room mansion (23 rooms open to the public), a 30-car garage, a greenhouse, and a servants' residence, all situated on 46 acres of land.
Each room has its own theme, but each room stays within the main theme of "A Northwest Christmas: The Natural Beauty and Bounty of Oregon." The mansion has been transformed into a holiday wonderland. Festive decorations, ribbon, garland, poinsettias, and more than 15 Christmas trees fill the historic house. The mansion is open every day from November 22 until January 2nd (or thereabouts depending on the year), except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours daily are 11am until 4pm, and the cost is $9 for adults.
Jan, Karen, Keri, and I were able to spend some time up there yesterday and it was amazing. We spent a couple of hours up there and could have spent even more time. Again, I tried to take "good" pictures but that proved to be quite a challenge because you are not to use your flash. Taking photos in the dimmed light is harder than one thinks.
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