Anna Lewis Mann Old People's Home, historic building in Portland, Oregon, USA
The Anna Lewis Mann Old People's Home is a brick retirement facility in Tudor Revival style built in Portland in 1911 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural style including steeply pitched roofs, decorative brickwork, and large windows that give it a solid, traditional character.
The building was established in 1911 after Peter John Mann offered land in 1908 for a larger facility that would serve all elderly residents regardless of gender. After his death, his wife Anna continued the vision and contributed substantial funds to make the project a reality.
The building emerged from Anna Lewis Mann's commitment to caring for Portland's elderly residents, and her name remains connected to community welfare efforts. The brick structure with its decorative details reflects an era when architecture aimed to provide comfort and dignity for those in need.
The building is located on NE 33rd Avenue in Northeast Portland, situated among other historic structures and easily explored on foot. The surrounding trees and proximity to other landmarks make visiting part of a pleasant exploration of the historic neighborhood.
The building was originally founded as a charity home exclusively for elderly women before Peter and Anna Mann expanded the vision into a more comprehensive facility. Today the property is being transformed into affordable housing through a nonprofit project, continuing the tradition of community care at this location.
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