Multnomah County Central Courthouse, County courthouse in Downtown Portland, United States.
Multnomah County Central Courthouse is a 325-foot (99 m) tower in downtown Portland, Oregon, serving as the county's courthouse. It opened in October 2020, replacing a nearby building constructed between 1909 and 1914. Ground was broken in October 2016, and the building reached its full height on November 9, 2018.
The Multnomah County Central Courthouse opened to the public on October 5, 2020, replacing a nearby courthouse built between 1909 and 1914. Construction of the new building began with a groundbreaking in October 2016, when the project was budgeted at $300 million and scheduled for completion in 2020. The structure reached its full height of 325 feet (99 m) on November 9, 2018.
The courthouse's name comes from Multnomah County, whose seat is Portland; the building replaced a nearby 1909–1914 courthouse. Its 325-foot height was reached on November 9, 2018, and it opened to the public on October 5, 2020. Visitors can see the glass and concrete exterior in downtown Portland.
Expect security screening at entry points and allow extra time for processing, so wear comfortable shoes for navigating the building. Accessible facilities are available throughout, and public transportation connections are convenient from the downtown location.
The building includes an advanced seismic protection system designed to keep operations running after a major earthquake strikes. This engineering makes it one of the most resilient courthouses in the region and reflects Portland's preparedness for natural hazards.
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