National Register of Historic Places

Dekum, The

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
October 9, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003363

About this property

The Dekum or the Dekum Building is a historic office building in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. With its rusticated sandstone base, over-scaled arches at street level, and stone carvings, the eight-story building is a strong example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was made completely from materials found in Oregon. Completed in 1892, it is named after Frank Dekum, a German immigrant who opened Portland's first candy shop. Construction cost US$300,000 in 1892, equivalent to $9,300,000 in 2024. During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.

Location

519 SW 3rd St.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.51941, -122.67503

Categories

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Sources

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When was Dekum, The listed on the National Register?

Dekum, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Dekum, The?

Dekum, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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