Shakespeare Memorial (Portland, Oregon)
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| Location | Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, United States |
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| Coordinates | 45°31′6.825″N 122°42′17.553″W / 45.51856250°N 122.70487583°W |
| Designer | Glenn Stanton and Florence Gerke |
| Material | Concrete (plaque) Brick (wall) |
| Height | 20 feet 2 inches (6.15 m) |
| Completion date | 1946 |
| Dedicated date | April 23, 1946 |
| Dedicated to | William Shakespeare |
The Shakespeare Memorial is a monument honoring poet and playwright William Shakespeare located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is located within the Shakespeare Garden, which is a part of the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.[1] The memorial is a brick wall with a plaque engraved with Shakespeare's portrait. The plaque also features a quote from Shakespeare: "of all flowres, methinks a rose is best," followed by his signature.
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References
- ↑ "Washington Park - International Rose Test Garden | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
