Powell's Books Shuttered During Pandemic Lockdown

The iconic Powell's City of Books stands eerily quiet at the intersection of West Burnside Street in Portland's Pearl District during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of May 2020. The legendary bookstore's familiar corner location, with its distinctive red and cream facade, sits empty beneath overcast skies while modern residential towers loom behind. Traffic lights cast their colored glow over nearly deserted streets, creating a haunting portrait of urban isolation during one of the city's most challenging periods.

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Powell's City of Books remains closed during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Portland's Pearl District, May 2020.

Description

The iconic Powell's City of Books stands eerily quiet at the intersection of West Burnside Street in Portland's Pearl District during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of May 2020. The legendary bookstore's familiar corner location, with its distinctive red and cream facade, sits empty beneath overcast skies while modern residential towers loom behind. Traffic lights cast their colored glow over nearly deserted streets, creating a haunting portrait of urban isolation during one of the city's most challenging periods.

Location

Powell's City of Books, 1005 West Burnside Street, The Brewery Blocks, Pearl District, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97209, United States

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Powell's Books Covid-19 Pandemic Business Closure Portland Oregon Pearl District Lockdown Bookstore Urban Intersection

Keywords

West Burnside Street Overcast Sky Red Building Facade Empty Streets Traffic Lights Modern Apartments Glass Towers Corner Location May 2020 Cloudy Weather Residential Buildings Downtown Portland Street Intersection Urban Architecture Deserted Sidewalks City Landscape Commercial District Pacific Northwest Spring Season

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Captured: May 18, 2020
Camera: GFX 100
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon GF23mm F4 R LM WR
Focal length: 23 mm
Aperture: ƒ/11
Shutter: 1/125 s
ISO: 200
Resolution: 11566 × 5342 (61.8 MP)
File size: 54 MB

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Powell's Books Shuttered During Pandemic Lockdown

Powell's Books at Lockdown

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