Alphabet Historic District (Additional Documentation)
National Register of Historic Places

Alphabet Historic District (Additional Documentation)

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
November 16, 2000
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
00001293

About this property

The Alphabet Historic District, is a historic district in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is 156.9 acres (63.5 ha) in area and includes 478 contributing buildings. It is roughly bounded by NW Lovejoy St., NW Marshall St., NW 17th Ave., W. Burnside St., and NW 24th Ave. It is an area zoned for historic preservation, about 50 blocks in size, extending roughly between NW 17th and 24th Avenues, and between W Burnside and NW Marshall Streets. In 2000, the Alphabet Historic District, which covers parts of streets from Burnside ("B Street") to N.W. Marshall ("M Street") within the Alphabet District but not further, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Trinity Place Apartments, luxury apartments including servants quarters It includes or has other association with Portland West End Historic District and Portland Nob Hill Historic District. Architecture: Queen Anne, Bungalow/craftsman, et al. Historic function: Domestic; Social; Religion; Commerce/trade Historic subfunction: Single Dwelling; Multiple Dwelling; Civic; Religious Structure; Business

Location

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.52745, -122.69361

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Alphabet Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

Alphabet Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2000.

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Alphabet Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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