Admiral Apartments, Tudor Revival apartment building in South Park Blocks, Portland, United States
Admiral Apartments is a five-story building at SW Park Avenue featuring red brick facades with cement plaster detailing and a crenelated roofline. The structure now houses studio and one-bedroom units for low-income residents and individuals with disabilities.
The structure was designed in 1909 by Emil Schacht as the Wheeldon Apartment Building and underwent several name changes over time. It later became known as Glen Court before receiving its current name in 1929.
The building displays Tudor-style architecture with red brick facades and original details that remain visible to visitors today. These features shape the character of the South Park Blocks and show how residents now live within historic spaces.
The building sits in the South Park Blocks, a central location with good access to local services and public spaces. Visitors can appreciate the exterior architecture while the National Register designation confirms its historic preservation status.
The entrance preserves its original Tudor-style arch, an architectural element from the building's creation that defines its visual character. Each living unit includes modern internet access, showing how historic spaces connect with current needs.
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