Visitors Information Center (Portland, Oregon)
Visitors Information Center
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Portland Historic Landmark[1]
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Photograph of Visitors Information Center | |
View from the approximate alignment of the former Harbor Drive
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Location of the Visitors Information Center in Portland
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Location | 1020 SW Naito Parkway Portland, Oregon |
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Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
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
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
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- Government buildings completed in 1948
- John Yeon buildings
- Buildings and structures in Portland, Oregon
- National Register of Historic Places in Portland, Oregon
- International style architecture in the United States
- 1948 establishments in Oregon
- Southwest Portland, Oregon
- Portland Historic Landmarks