New Imperial Hotel, historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S
The New Imperial Hotel is a National Register of Historic Places listed building in downtown Portland constructed in 1909. It features early commercial architecture with a simple rectangular form and numerous windows, designed by architects Whidden and Lewis.
The hotel was built in 1909 by Phil Metschan, a German immigrant, as an extension of the original Imperial Hotel. In 1949 the building was divided into two separate hotels, with the newer section retaining the New Imperial Hotel name until it was renamed Hotel Lucia in 2001.
The building carries names from different eras of its past, each reflecting changes in its role within the city. Visitors can see how the original brick walls and window designs remain visible, connecting today's guests to Portland's early commercial period.
The hotel sits at 400 SW Broadway in downtown Portland's center, surrounded by shops, theaters, and galleries within walking distance. The location provides easy access to the busy surrounding streets filled with restaurants and local attractions.
The building houses the largest collection of black-and-white photographs by David Hume Kennerly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer from Oregon. His images are displayed throughout the hotel, offering visitors a visual window into the region's history.
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