Dekum Building
Historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
The Dekum | |
Portland Historic Landmark[1] | |
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 |
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]
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