Douglas Building, building in Oregon, United States
The Douglas Building is a structure in Portland, Oregon, built in 1929 by architects DeYoung and Roald, standing on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. It features a solid brick exterior with characteristic window shapes from that era, and the structure maintains its original details to this day.
The building was constructed in 1929 and reflects the popular design style of the late 1920s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1989, recognizing its historical importance to Portland.
The building sits in a neighborhood where residents and visitors value the mix of old and new structures as part of their local identity. Its presence helps the community maintain a sense of connection to Portland's past while fitting naturally into the daily rhythm of the area.
The building is located at an accessible spot on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, a lively street with local shops and cafes nearby. Visitors can easily walk the area and view the exterior craftsmanship details up close.
The building has served as a quiet witness to Portland's development for nearly a century, with details that show early construction methods rarely seen today. The craftsmanship in window shapes and brickwork documents the practical and aesthetic choices of that time in a tangible way.
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