Charles F. Berg Building, historic building in Portland, Oregon, USA
The Charles F. Berg Building is an office building in the Art Deco style located in downtown Portland, Oregon. Its facade features geometric shapes and shiny surfaces with gold-colored details, while the ground floor still hosts a retail arcade with smaller shops.
The building was constructed in 1902 and originally served as retail space for Charles F. Berg's store. In the 1930s, it was renovated with Art Deco details to modernize its appearance and establish it as a key location in Portland's commercial landscape.
The building originally housed a women's clothing store that became a gathering place for the community and a showcase of fashion trends of its time. The Art Deco details on the facade reflect the design choices that defined Portland's retail culture in the early twentieth century.
The building is located downtown and is easy to reach on foot, sitting on a main street. Visitors can view the facade from the street and walk through the ground floor retail arcade to experience the design features and historic structure.
The original interior of the store featured a special elevator designed by Tiffany, a rare luxury feature for a retail shop in Portland at that time. This refined detail shows how the business was positioned as an upscale retail destination that stood apart from typical downtown shopping.
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