National Register of Historic Places

Spies-Robinson House

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
June 12, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000583

About this property

The Spies–Robinson House is a historic residence in Portland, Oregon, United States. Built in 1922, it is an exceptional example of a Prairie School house in Northeast Portland. Its use of a brick veneer, while common nationally, is nearly unique in the Northeast quadrant, where stucco walls predominate in Prairie School designs. Additionally, two colors of brick are used to provide detail and accent in the design. The house is also notable for its occupancy starting in 1930 by David Robinson (1890–1963), a locally prominent attorney and civil rights advocate. Robinson is especially associated with public defender services and legal aid, and was a leader in the Portland chapter of the Anti-Defamation League. The house was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

2424 NE. Seventeenth Ave.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.54017, -122.64808

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Questions about this property

When was Spies-Robinson House listed on the National Register?

Spies-Robinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Spies-Robinson House?

Spies-Robinson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Spies-Robinson House?

The period of significance for Spies-Robinson House is recorded as the industrial era.

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