St. Helens Court, Mediterranean Revival residence hall at Portland State University, United States
St. Helens Court is a five-story building of steel-reinforced concrete faced with red veneer brick, its facade carrying Mediterranean Revival ornament that suggests Spanish influence. It holds 36 studios and 15 one-bedroom units for Portland State University students.
Real estate developer Harry Mittleman built the structure in 1927 as a luxury apartment complex. Portland State University purchased the property in 1969 and has operated it as student housing since then.
The name comes from the owner's wife, Helen, whom Harry Mittleman regarded as a saint, so the building was first called Saint Helen's Court. The 1927 apartments came furnished with Spanish-style pieces and a radio, electric refrigeration and electric ranges.
The building sits centrally on campus and is easily accessible on foot from other academic buildings and facilities. Keep in mind this is an active residential building, so respect for residents is important when visiting.
The owner considered his wife, Helen, to be a saint, so the building opened as Saint Helen's Court before the name shortened to St. Helens Court. The 1927 apartments came furnished with Spanish-style pieces, a radio, electric refrigeration and electric ranges.
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