I saw the Magna Carta, up close and personal (within inches of the document) when it was on tour in the USA back in 1986. When I heard it was on display, I definitely wanted to go and see this document of history!
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The Oregon Art Institute (1219 Southwest Park Avenue; 503-226-2811; admission $2.50, $1.50 for older people and students) has its home on the blocks as does the Oregon Historical Center (1230 Southwest Park Avenue; 503-222-1741), where one of four known copies of Magna Carta is being displayed through Nov. 4. The special exhibition is open seven days a week from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. with an admission charge of $3, $1 for students and older people. This copy of Magna Carta - from Lincoln Cathedral and bearing King John’s seal affixed June 15, 1215, at Runnymede - is being displayed along with a variety of historic English and American documents, paintings and artifacts.
http://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/24/travel/what-s-doing-in-portland-ore.html
Nice!