Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse
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The Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse, also known as Carmen's Clubhouse, in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, is a former commercial transportation building listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Built in 1910 by the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company (PRL&P), it was added to the register in 2002. The structure was associated with Portland's street railway and interurban system of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Employees of PRL&P's transit division often worked 365 days a year and were expected to perform a variety of tasks including selling tickets, collecting fares, operating and cleaning streetcars, and writing reports. The clubhouse offered a few amenities for these workers. Although the first floor of the two-story building was used mainly for the trainmaster's office, a lost-and-found department, and record storage, it also included three shower-baths and a toilet. On the second floor were billiard tables, a gin rummy table, emergency sleeping rooms, and a reading room with books, desks, and writing materials. The furnace was in the basement, which also contained a toilet and a set of safe deposit boxes.
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When was Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse listed on the National Register?
Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse?
Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse?
The period of significance for Portland Railway, Light and Power Sellwood Division Carbarn Office and Clubhouse is recorded as the industrial era.
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