Lovejoy Columns, Railroad support columns with murals in Pearl District, Portland, US
Ten concrete columns display paintings of doves, owls, lions, anthropomorphic trees, and figures from Greek mythology created by railroad watchman Tom Stefopoulos.
Between 1948 and 1952, Greek immigrant Athanasios Stefopoulos painted these columns during his work breaks as a watchman for the SP&S Railroad Company.
The murals became part of Portland's artistic legacy, appearing in films such as Drugstore Cowboy and musician Elliott Smith's video Lucky Three.
Two preserved columns now stand at Northwest 10th Avenue between Everett and Flanders Streets, where visitors can examine the restored artworks.
The Portland Street Art Alliance launched the Viaduct Arts Column Mural Initiative in 2023, commissioning new murals to honor Stefopoulos's original works.
GPS coordinates: 45.52557,-122.68102
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:31
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