Jacob Kamm House

Jacob Kamm House is a three-story mansion featuring French Second Empire design elements located in Goose Hollow. The structure displays horizontal wooden siding, decorative wooden quoins, and spreads across multiple interior levels including a basement area.

The house was constructed in 1871 at the corner of SW 14th and Main Street before being relocated to its current location in 1950. The move became necessary to clear land for the construction of Lincoln High School.

The house now serves as headquarters for Alliance française de Portland, actively supporting French cultural programs and gatherings in the city. Visitors can sense how the space continues to connect people interested in French language and culture.

The residence is positioned at the corner of SW 20th Avenue and Jefferson Street and operates as both an organizational headquarters and event venue. Visitors should be aware that access depends on scheduled programs and activities held there.

The original heating relied on a ship boiler to warm the interior spaces. The cooling system used an early form of air circulation that drew on cooler basement temperatures to regulate the house naturally.

Location: Portland

Architects: Justus F. Krumbein

Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in Europe

GPS coordinates: 45.51758,-122.69503

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26