Electric Letterland: A Walking Tour of Portland's Historic Neon Signs

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When

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25

Where

Downtown Portland

Portland
Ore. 97204

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Take a twilight journey down Portland’s oldest streets to see the city’s most imaginative historic neon gems. Steeped in architectural significance and a playful, pioneering spirit, these glowing beauties create a magical nightscape, connecting you to Portland’s sordid past, the richness of urban life, and a humble yet other-worldly, hand-made craft. On this tour, you’ll learn about some local history and how neon signs work, and see beautiful vintage designs in the form of colorful, gas-filled glass tubes.

Photography and lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk two miles for approximately two hours, with a rest stop. The tour starts just before twilight, rain or shine, as neon looks great on a rainy night.

Tour starting and ending locations will be disclosed to ticketholders, via email, a few days before the event.