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Portland, Oregon
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Only the Statue of Liberty is larger, making Portlandia a significant piece of public art.
The statue was designed by sculptor Raymond Kaskey and installed in 1985.
It resides above the entrance of the Portland Building in downtown Portland.
The statue is based on the design of the Portland city seal, depicting a woman holding a trident.
The statue is made from hammered copper, a technique known as repoussé.
The statue had to be transported through the streets of Portland on a flatbed truck due to its size.
The statue has become an emblem of Portland's artistic and architectural identity.
