Built 1891–92 Area 809.4 m² Phone +1 503-227-1813 | NRHP Reference # 80003363 Opened 1892 Added to NRHP 10 October 1980 | |
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Location 505–519 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon Address 519 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA Architectural styles Romanesque architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture Similar Hamilton Building, Postal Building, Waldo Block, Loyalty Building, Bishop's House | ||
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.
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 $300,000 in 1892 dollars. During construction, masons reportedly consumed beer instead of the usual coffee.
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