Meier & Frank Delivery Depot, historic building in Portland, Oregon, USA
The Meier & Frank Delivery Depot is a four-story brick warehouse built in 1927 in Portland, designed to handle storage and shipment of goods for the department store chain. The structure features functional architecture with simple lines and sturdy construction, located near the Pearl District and equipped to manage large-scale deliveries and distribution.
Built in 1927 by architects Sutton & Whitney in a semi-modern style, the building served as a distribution hub for the Meier & Frank department store chain, which dominated Portland's retail landscape. From 1986 to 2001, the Oregon Historical Society used it to manage historical collections before the property was sold, and later underwent major renovation by Vestas Wind Systems, reopening as their headquarters in 2012.
The name Meier & Frank refers to the department store chain that shaped Portland's retail landscape for generations. The massive brick walls and large windows of this structure serve as a physical reminder of the era when goods storage and commercial activity defined the city's character.
The building is easy to spot with its massive brick walls and historic bronze lettering above the entrance displaying the former owner's name. Its location near the Pearl District makes it a natural stop while exploring the neighborhood's mix of historic warehouses and modern shops on foot.
The building retains its original bronze lettering with the Meier & Frank name above the entrance despite decades of different ownership and complete interior renovation. This small but visible detail links the current use as a modern office building directly back to its past as a distribution center.
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