Oregon History, Historical mural at Oregon Historical Society in Portland, United States.
Two eight-story trompe-l'œil murals painted on the exterior walls of the Sovereign Hotel building display detailed scenes from Oregon's development.
Created in 1989 for $225,000, the murals feature notable figures including John Jacob Astor, Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea, York, and Native American representations.
The artwork integrates multiple historical narratives, depicting wagon trains, fur trade activities, and interactions between European settlers and Native American communities.
The murals underwent complete repainting in 2016 during building renovations, with the new versions officially presented to the public in May 2017.
Richard Haas designed these murals using optical illusion techniques that create three-dimensional effects visible from various street perspectives.
Location: Portland
Creator: Richard Haas
GPS coordinates: 45.51603,-122.68202
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:38
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