BRICK FAQ

If you cannot find your brick using our online system, please click here and fill out the required information. A Pioneer Courthouse Square representative will be in contact with you to assist you in locating your brick within two business days.

Yes. For information on how to buy a brick, visit the Buy a Brick page.

Brick engraving is limited to 18 characters made up of letters, numbers and symbols that appear on a standard keyboard (no emojis). Foul or abusive language is not allowed. Due to the limited number of available bricks to engrave on The Square, duplicate engravings are not permitted.

To ensure fair access and accommodate as many supporters as possible, we limit the number of bricks purchased through online sales to six per order. This policy helps manage the limited engraving space available at The Square. For inquiries about purchasing more than six bricks, please call 503-223-1613 for assistance.

No, you will not be mailed a physical brick. After ordering a brick, you will receive an email receipt confirming the desired inscription, along with a gift email letter or gift note card if the order indicated the purchased brick is a gift. Once the brick has been engraved, you will receive an official certificate honoring you as a brick owner.

Based upon the time of purchase, your brick will be engraved in the summer or fall on the upper level of The Square. Brick engraving is a weather-dependent process that requires dry, warm weather. After your brick has been engraved, you will receive an official certificate honoring you as a brick owner.

The bricks are engraved on-site using a sandblaster.

Engraving locations for bricks are at the sole discretion of The Square due to the volume of bricks being engraved and the space available.

Bricks may be temporarily covered or inaccessible during events or routine maintenance.

Bricks are purchased as permanent installations for the structural life of The Square. The Square reserves the right to relocate bricks from time to time to accommodate maintenance needs. Updated brick locations will be provided via our online brick finder.

Brick sales are considered a charitable contribution to a non-profit. $95 of every brick purchase is tax deductible in accordance with the IRS Service Code Section 170 (f) (8) as no goods or services were provided in return for your contribution. Our Tax ID# is 93-0847710.

A map of celebrity named bricks can be found here.

To obtain additional copies of your original brick certificate, please contact our administrative office. Reprinting of brick certificates will incur a printing charge of $35 and a shipping charge of $2.50 per certificate. Emailing of digital copies of brick certificates will incur a $20 design and handling fee.