Visitors Information Center (Portland, Oregon)
Visitors Information Center | |
Portland Historic Landmark[1] | |
View from the approximate alignment of the former Harbor Drive | |
![]() ![]() Location of the Visitors Information Center in Portland | |
Location |
1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, Oregon |
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Coordinates | 45°30′54″N 122°40′24″W / 45.514969°N 122.673253°WCoordinates: 45°30′54″N 122°40′24″W / 45.514969°N 122.673253°W |
Built | 1948 |
Architect | John Yeon[lower-alpha 1] |
Architectural style | International style, with Northwest Regional style influences |
NRHP Reference # | 10000801 |
Added to NRHP | September 24, 2010[3] |
The Visitors Information Center, also known as the Rose Building, is a historic building located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Built in 1948, it is noted as a prominent product of its architect John Yeon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In this, his only major non-residential commission, Yeon combined the principles of the International style with strong influences of the Northwest Regional style, which he pioneered. Northwest Regional elements include the naturally-inspired color scheme, the use of plywood walls and louvered ventilation panels, and concern for the site's unique views.[2]
The building has served as a chamber of commerce office and information center, city offices, a restaurant, and the headquarters of the Portland Rose Festival. Originally situated adjacent to a freeway in a highly developed waterfront district, the Visitors Information Center was subsequently retained when Tom McCall Waterfront Park was developed around it. It now stands within the park.[2]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Southwest Portland, Oregon
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Notes
References
- ↑ Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (July 2010), Historic Landmarks -- Portland, Oregon (XLS), retrieved November 13, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Minor, Kristen (February 20, 2010), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Visitors Information Center (PDF), Washington: National Park Service
- ↑ National Park Service (October 1, 2010). "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/20/10 through 9/24/10". Retrieved October 1, 2010.