National Register of Historic Places

Darcelle XV

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
November 2, 2020
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100005723

About this property

Darcelle XV Showplace is a drag venue in Portland, Oregon, opened and formerly operated by drag performer Darcelle XV. The club opened in 1967. In June 2020, the venue was nominated for national historic registry status by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, marking the first time an LGBTQ-related establishment was considered in Oregon. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 2020. The venue launched drag brunch in September. Darcelle XV, the founder and namesake of the showplace, died of natural causes at the age of 92 in March 2023. From July 10 through July 12, 2023, Darcelle XV Showplace hosted a 48-hour Drag-a-thon attempting to break the Guinness World Records for longest drag artist stage show. In addition to attempting to break the world record, the event also raised money for the nonprofit The Trevor Project that provides crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth. Cast members have included Alexis Campbell Starr, Bolivia Carmichaels, and Poison Waters. Darcelle's won in the "Best Drag Show" category of Willamette Week's "Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2020". National Register of Historic Places listings in Northwest Portland, Oregon

Location

208 NW 3rd Ave.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.52476, -122.67307

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 Darcelle XV listed on the National Register?

Darcelle XV was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Darcelle XV?

Darcelle XV is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Darcelle XV?

The period of significance for Darcelle XV is recorded as the industrial era.

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