Troy Laundry Building, Colonial Revival industrial building in Portland, Oregon.
Troy Laundry Building is a commercial laundry facility from the early 1900s in Portland featuring tall brick walls, large windows, and ornamental brickwork. The facade combines Colonial Revival, Egyptian, and Renaissance-inspired design elements in an unusual architectural blend.
The structure was designed by architect Ellis F. Lawrence in the early 1900s as a modern commercial laundry for Portland. It represented a moment when new architectural thinking merged with the practical needs of contemporary factory operations.
The building reflects how commercial laundries became essential services in growing neighborhoods, serving both residents and businesses. Its layout still shows the separation between work areas and spaces where employees could rest during shifts.
The building sits on Southeast Pine Street and can be easily viewed from the street. Its original layout is still visible, allowing visitors to understand how an early commercial laundry operated and was organized.
The building housed electrical generators that powered multiple washing machines, making it one of the most advanced laundries of its era. This technical innovation allowed the facility to process large volumes of laundry efficiently.
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