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Portland, Oregon: 10-Foot-Tall Gnome

Made of cement, weighs 1.5 tons. Unveiled Aug. 20, 2015. A multi-color spotlight gives it ever-changing hues at night.

Cedar Hills Apartments

Address:
SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Portland, OR
Directions:
Cedar Hills Apartments. West edge of the city. US Hwy 26 exit 68. Turn south onto SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Drive straight through the traffic light, then immediately turn right into the apartment complex. The Gnome stands next to the outdoor pool. Private property; please be respectful.
Hours:
Lit at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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10-Foot-Tall Gnome

When you get to the apartment complex, go to the right toward the leasing office. Gnome is right across the lot.

[Neesha Schrom Crosen, 05/22/2021]

Gnome.

10-Foot-Tall Gnome

The gnome stands in the middle of the apartment complex, by the pool.

[Camille Consul, 09/04/2017]

The Gnome was built to appeal to visitors. Watchful lifeguard always on duty!

Gnome.

10-Foot-Tall Gnome

They were putting in a deck around the gnome today. Pool is in middle of the complex.

[Cari, 02/17/2016]

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