About this property
The Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington , also known as East Side Terminal and Eastbank Commerce Center , in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon is a four-story commercial structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1924, it was added to the register in 2005. Occupying an entire block of the Central Eastside Industrial District, the 64,892-square-foot (6,028.7 m 2 ), U-shaped structure has a flat roof, large industrial windows, and a plain interior with concrete floors and walls. The original building, an open warehouse with a few offices on the second floor, has since been divided into spaces for light industry, business, and office work. The original building was part of an industrial complex that developed on the east bank of the Willamette River in the early 20th century.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000641. It was listed on June 29, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington listed on the National Register?
Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington?
Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington?
The period of significance for Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
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