National Register of Historic Places

Town Club, The

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
March 6, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000328

About this property

The Town Club is a women's club based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1928, the club's original membership consisted of the wives of prominent Portland businessmen. The stated purpose of the club was to "promote and develop the physical and mental capacities of its members and to provide and maintain suitable opportunities, accommodations and facilities for social, recreational, educational, civic and charitable enterprises, movements and undertakings." In 1929, Mrs. T. B. Wilcox donated the property for the Town Club building. By 1930, membership had grown to 350. While membership is primarily for women, men are allowed to join the club. The club is still active. The Town Club's building was constructed in 1930 in the Mediterranean Revival style. It was designed by Johnson, Wallwork, & Johnston. Due to the steep incline of the property the club house was constructed with three "split" levels. It has a brick facade and a hipped tile roof. Originally, the building contained bedrooms to accommodate members returning to Portland to visit. The Town Club building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The building is still standing and serves as a club house and event venue. Media related to The Town Club (Portland, Oregon) at Wikimedia Commons

Location

2115 S.W. Salmon St.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.52122, -122.69506

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When was Town Club, The listed on the National Register?

Town Club, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Town Club, The?

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

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The period of significance for Town Club, The is recorded as the industrial era.

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