Bishop's House, former episcopal residence in Yamhill Historic District, Portland, USA

The Bishop's House is a three-story building built in 1879 in downtown Portland, featuring Gothic Revival style with pointed arches and decorative stonework. The structure includes a steep gable roof and was constructed with granite stones transported down the Columbia River, creating a substantial presence on the street with tall, narrow windows throughout.

Archbishop William Hickley Gross built the Bishop's House in 1879 as his residence after the Catholic seat moved from Oregon City to Portland. It only became the official episcopal residence in 1893, and for just two years: the new pro-cathedral was completed and the old cathedral next door was demolished in February 1895, when the residence moved near the new pro-cathedral.

The house takes its name from its original role as the bishop's residence and stands as a symbol of the Catholic Church's long presence in Portland. Today, different businesses occupy the building, including a Lebanese restaurant, showing how the space has adapted to serve the community in new ways.

The building is located in the Yamhill Historic District downtown and is easily accessible on foot, with many other historic structures nearby worth exploring. The ground floor now houses a restaurant and office space, giving visitors easy access to view the historic facade and architectural details from the street.

The granite foundation was quarried in northern Montana and shipped down the Columbia River to Portland. The house was completed in 1879 but served as the official episcopal residence only from 1893 to 1895, when the cathedral next door was demolished and the residence moved. By 2001 the building housed offices, a Lebanese restaurant, and a startup named Bishop House, LLC.