Public Service Building, High-rise building in Portland, Oregon.
The Public Service Building rises 15 floors above Portland's downtown, featuring Italianate architectural elements with decorative brackets and arched windows throughout its facade.
Architect A. E. Doyle completed this structure in 1927, marking a period of substantial urban development and infrastructure expansion in Portland during the early 20th century.
The National Register of Historic Places designation recognizes this building's role in shaping Portland's architectural character and its contribution to public service infrastructure.
The structure maintains its status as a functional building in Portland's downtown area, connecting visitors to the city's architectural heritage through regular guided tours.
Each floor of this 1927 building incorporates specific design elements of Italianate architecture, from the ground-level entrance to the detailed cornices at its summit.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1927
Architects: A. E. Doyle
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Floors above the ground: 15
GPS coordinates: 45.51730,-122.67900
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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