Oregon Portland Cement Building

The Oregon Portland Cement Building is an industrial structure in Southeast Portland combining Neoclassical architectural elements. Located on SE Madison Street, the building displays typical features of early 20th century American industrial design.

The building was designed by architect Richard Sundeleaf and constructed in 1929 during Portland's industrial expansion period. It emerged when the cement industry was growing rapidly throughout the Pacific Northwest region.

The building earned National Register of Historic Places status in 1989 as part of the Portland Eastside Multiple Property Submission program.

The location on SE Madison Street makes it easy to walk and explore the building while connecting it with other sites in Southeast Portland. The area is best visited during daylight hours when you can see the architectural details from the outside.

The building's original construction materials and building methods remain well preserved, showing how industrial design evolved during that era. This makes it a rare example of the hands-on building practices from that period in the region.

Location: Oregon

Location: Portland

Architects: Richard Sundeleaf

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.51333,-122.66333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43