The outdoor shrine at The Grotto in Portland, Oregon, centers on a cave-like rock niche holding a white statue of Our Sorrowful Mother. Candles and floral arrangements sit at the base, and a stone balustrade runs across the foreground. The Grotto was founded in 1924 as a Catholic sanctuary, and the rock grotto became a local place of pilgrimage and devotion. The view keeps the focus on the statue and the quiet, sheltered setting.
White border; black-and-white photograph; printed caption "The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Oregon" and photographer signature "Sawyers" in negative; series no. 17233. No postmark. Kodak real-photo postcard back ("PHOTO POST CARD" heading; "Kodak / PLACE STAMP HERE / Paper" stamp box; "ADDRESS" heading), divided back, white border on front; light foxing/stain spots; small pencil dealer mark "RMLJ 3-" at top left.
Cite this card
The Grotto, Portland, OR, circa 1924, postcard, c. 1924. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-grotto-portland-or-circa-1924. Accessed November 2, 2026.
