National Register of Historic Places

Terminal Sales Building

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
October 16, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001555

About this property

The Terminal Sales Building is a historic building in Portland, Oregon, United States. One of the few pieces of prominent Art Deco architecture in Portland, it is the only high-rise example. While the building's design may be credited to Wilfred Frank Higgins, Mr. Higgins was working under the architect A.E. Doyle, who referred to Higgins as his draftsman. Doyle was so involved with the project, that he continued to direct Higgins even while traveling in Europe, wiring the office instructions on paint specifications. The building was completed in 1927; it stands 155 feet (47 m) tall and has 13 above-ground floors. The Terminal Sales Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1991.

Location

1220 SW. Morrison St.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.52038, -122.68469

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Terminal Sales Building listed on the National Register?

Terminal Sales Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Terminal Sales Building?

Terminal Sales Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Terminal Sales Building?

The period of significance for Terminal Sales Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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