Jackson Tower, Office building in downtown Portland, United States
Jackson Tower is a 12-story office building in the Beaux-Arts style located at the intersection of Broadway and Yamhill Street in downtown Portland. The structure features a glazed terra-cotta exterior and currently houses various commercial tenants.
The building was designed in 1912 by Reid & Reid architectural firm as the headquarters for the Oregon Journal newspaper and served that purpose until 1948. It was later converted into a multi-tenant office building and registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
The building earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, marking its role in Portland's architectural development.
The building sits across from Pioneer Courthouse Square and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view the exterior facade from the street, while the interior is primarily accessible to office workers and business visitors.
The tower's facade contains around 1,800 light bulbs integrated into a decorative pattern that illuminates the building at night. A clock mechanism at the top is visible from many locations throughout downtown.
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