“Made In Oregon” Sign

The “Made in Oregon” sign is a famous Portland landmark with an interesting history. Originally the sign read “White Satin Sugar” inside an outline of the state of Oregon. In 1950 the sign was animated to show the state filling with sugar.

Made in Oregon
Made in Oregon sign

White Stag Sign

The sign was built by Ramsay Signs in 1940 above the White Stag Building and continued to advertise for the sugar company until 1959. At that time the lettering was changed to promote the apparel company.

White Stag sign

Portland Oregon Sign

The city of Portland, following some controversy, took ownership of the sign in 2010. With help of an outside donation, the sign was changed to read “Portland Oregon”.

Portland Oregon sign atop White Stag building.

Famous Portland Oregon sign in Old Town.

White Stag Building

The landmark sign remains on White Stag Building today.  The historic building is located  at 70 NW Couch Street in downtown Portland.

White Stag building.  Portland, OR
White Stag building in Portland, Oregon.



Portland Oregon Sign