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Watzek, Aubrey R., House

Watzek, Aubrey R., House is a historic place in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001715.

Portland, Multnomah County, OregonListed November 1, 1974NRIS #74001715★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Watzek, Aubrey R., House?

The Aubrey R. Watzek House is a historic house at 1061 SW Skyline Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, United States. Built in 1936–1937 for lumber magnate Aubrey R. Watzek, it was considered a major regional statement of Modern architecture not long after its completion. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on July 25, 2011. It is now part of the University of Oregon's John Yeon Center for Architecture, and is used as a special event facility.

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Listing details

Name
Watzek, Aubrey R., House
City
Portland
County
Multnomah County
State
Oregon
Listed on the National Register
November 1, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001715
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
45.51517, -122.72783
When was Watzek, Aubrey R., House listed on the National Register?

Watzek, Aubrey R., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1974.

Where is Watzek, Aubrey R., House located?

Watzek, Aubrey R., House is located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon at approximately 45.51517, -122.72783. See the map above.

Is Watzek, Aubrey R., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Watzek, Aubrey R., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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