Broadway Hotel, historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S
The Broadway Hotel is a commercial building from 1913 in downtown Portland, designed with simple lines and sturdy brick construction. The structure now houses the Helen M. Swindell Apartments and sits within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and parks near NW Broadway.
The building was constructed in 1913 by architects Bennes and Hendricks under John Virginius Bennes, who designed numerous other Portland structures. It opened during a period of rapid expansion in the city and served both travelers and residents for decades.
The hotel once served as a gathering place for travelers and locals during Portland's early growth period. Today its conversion to apartments shows how the city repurposes historic structures while maintaining connections to its past.
The building sits in central Portland and is easily accessible on foot, with good connections to shops, restaurants, and parks nearby. Since it now functions as a private residential complex, visitors can view the exterior and architecture from the street.
The structure has remained virtually unchanged for over a century since its construction, preserving the original brick and window patterns from the early 1900s. This continuity makes it a rare example of Portland architecture that has endured without substantial modification.
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