National Register of Historic Places
Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District
Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District is a historic place in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001597.
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Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District
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About this place
What is Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District?
The Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District is a historic district in Portland, Oregon's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. The area, which encompasses approximately 20 blocks and is centered around Burnside Street, is named after the Skidmore Fountain. It is known for its High Victorian Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Sullivanesque architectural styles. In addition to Skidmore Fountain, the district also contains the Blagen Block, the Delschneider, Hallock and McMillin, New Market Alley, and Poppleton buildings as well as the New Market Annex and New Market Theater.
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Listing details
- Name
- Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District
- City
- Portland
- County
- Multnomah County
- State
- Oregon
- Listed on the National Register
- December 6, 1975
- NRIS reference number
- 75001597
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 45.52228, -122.67146
When was Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District listed on the National Register?
Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1975.
Where is Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District located?
Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District is located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon at approximately 45.52228, -122.67146. See the map above.
Is Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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