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Alan Cassinelli

Standing on the soon-to-be-removed carpet at Portland's airport.

Portland braces for one last selfie with the carpet

Culture

You read that right — Portlanders are mourning the imminent loss of throwback, “Atari-style” carpet that covers the floor at the city’s airport. It will be removed this year, but it has been a visual symbol of Portland for years — appearing on merchandise, in photos and even tattooed on people’s bodies.

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