Arlington Heights in Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
"For You A Rose in Portland Grows"
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 21, 2023
1. "For You A Rose in Portland Grows" Marker
Since 1912 the Royal Rosarians have served as the Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland.
This statue marks 100 years of service to the City of Portland.
Wearing their white suits that have not changed in a century, they tip their straw hats to salute visitors. The Royal Rosarians have traveled worldwide spreading their slogan:
“For You a Rose in Portland Grows”
Along the pathway in the Royal Rosarian Garden are the Prime Minister's plaques. Adjacent to each plaque is the rose under which the Prime Minister was knighted.
Royal Rosarian Jesse A. Currey was the founder and first rose curator of the International Rose Test Garden.
Donated by the Royal Rosarians to the City of Portland on October 9, 2011
Bill Bane, Portrait Sculptor
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 45° 31.102′ N, 122° 42.332′ W. Marker is in Portland, Oregon, in Multnomah County. It is in Arlington Heights. It is on Southwest Rose Garden Way.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Columbia River Gorge and in the Willamette Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: MIA (approx. ¾ mile away); Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); 1972 – 1976 (approx. ¾ mile away); The Robertson Tunnel (approx. ¾ mile away); Les AuCoin (approx. ¾ mile away); Garden of Solace (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Robertson Tunnel (approx. ¾ mile away); 1970 – 1971 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 21, 2023
2. The Royal Rosarians
This bronze sculpture in the International Rose Test Garden is the third to be erected in Washington Park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 21, 2023
3. The Royal Rosarian Garden
The Royal Rosarian Garden is dedicated to the nonprofit civic group and community service organization.
courtesy Longview Public Library, August 2, 1924
4. Royal Rosarians
Royal Rosarians (Portland, Ore.) gathered around R. A. Long by Hotel Monticello.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on April 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 11, 2025. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
