National Register of Historic Places

Portland Van and Storage Building

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
February 22, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000125

About this property

The Portland Van and Storage Building is a building located in north Portland, Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Portland fire marshal halted construction in 1925 when it was discovered that window space in the building was not equal to one-twenty-fifth of floor space, a violation of the building code. The city council granted a special permit allowing construction to be completed, giving the building its unique appearance. National Register of Historic Places listings in North Portland, Oregon Media related to Portland Van and Storage Building at Wikimedia Commons

Location

407 NE. Broadway
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.53412, -122.67130

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Portland Van and Storage Building listed on the National Register?

Portland Van and Storage Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Portland Van and Storage Building?

Portland Van and Storage Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Portland Van and Storage Building?

The period of significance for Portland Van and Storage Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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