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Dekum Building
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dekum or the Dekum Building is a historic office building in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[4]
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The Dekum | |
Portland Historic Landmark[1] | |
![]() Viewed from the northeast in 2019 | |
Location | 505–519 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, Oregon |
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Coordinates | 45°31′10″N 122°40′31″W |
Built | 1891–92 |
Architect | McCaw, Martin and White[2] |
Architectural style | Romanesque |
NRHP reference No. | 80003363[3] |
Added to NRHP | October 10, 1980 |
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With its rusticated sandstone base, over-scaled arches at street level, and stone carvings, the eight-story building is a strong example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was made completely from materials found in Oregon. Completed in 1892, it is named after Frank Dekum, a German immigrant who opened Portland's first candy shop. Construction cost US$300,000 in 1892, equivalent to $9,100,000 in 2023. During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.[2]