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Oregon Holocaust Memorial

Washington Park, Portland, OR 97207
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Ranked #16 of 297 attractions in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Traveler Description: A visit to the Oregon Holocaust Memorial is a deeply moving and educational experience.  Located in a beautiful setting in Washington Park, this... more »
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Portland, OR
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The creators of this memorial were able to create an atmosphere of a museum under the open sky with just a few masterful strokes. Just look at the boot left by a child along with a teddy bear and you will experience this choking feeling in your throat. Sincere heartfelt art displaying inexplicably horrifying tragedy. Very simple yet very much... More

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Westminster, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

At first when I came to the Memorial I didn't know I was there! But the amazing clues to what would have been left after the Jews were taken away have left an indelible mark on me. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

We stumbled across this memorial on a walk in the park. It is really secluded and hidden. I was stunned at its beauty and shocked by the power of the words written there by survivors. A moving tribute. More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

Pretty inpressive for an outdoor memorial. Great design. More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

This memorial is tucked away nicely in the forest area. The dropped belongings of victims littering the pathway up to the memorial sets an appropriate mood and I think readies people for the experience of witnessing the names on the memorial. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Thought provoking. It is so important to remember and memorials are a way to honor those who died and educate the next generation. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
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Its a great muesum to learn, i have been there countless times with friends, family and even my nieghbors! More

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Vancouver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The Memorial, set in Washington Park, offers a sacred place to reflect on the past and the future. The momument provides history and insight into the Holocaust and pays tributes to ALL victims. It also sends a message of hope for future generations to see how we exist as a nation beause of the ways we are all the same. More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Tucked away in Washington Park near the Sacagawea statue and the iconic Washington Park reservoirs. A memorial to those lost in the Holocause whose families came to Portland. More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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This was positively the most heart wrenching, emotionally charged public memorial I have ever seen, and I have traveled around a bit! I don't want to say too much and give away any of the shocking/paralizing details. It is something that everyone should go and see, spend some time, read all of the quotes and the historical information. Give back... More

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