Historic Buildings

Explore Portland’s historic buildings that echo the city’s past. These landmarks reflect architectural styles and eras that shaped the local identity, offering a tangible connection to history.

Gate House Map

Location: 45.5247796, -122.7164435 Tags: – building: yes – historic: building – name: Gate House

Nicolai-Cake-Olson House Map

Location: 45.5366572, -122.6464445 This elegantly preserved residence combines stylistic elements of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival design, making it a standout example of transitional residential architecture. The Nicolai-Cake-Olson House is valued for its craftsmanship,...

Rufus C. Holman House Map

Location: 45.5121494, -122.699474 The Rufus C. Holman House is associated with one of Oregon’s prominent political figures – Rufus Holman, who served as U.S. Senator and Oregon State Treasurer. The home itself reflects early...

St. Andrews Memory Care Map

Location: 45.5140885, -122.5847387 Tags: – addr:housenumber: 7617 – addr:postcode: 97215 – addr:state: OR – amenity: social_facility – building: yes – description: National Register of Historic Places # 85000294 – heritage: 2 – heritage:operator: nrhp...

Alfred Webb Investment Properties Map

Location: 45.5167069, -122.6502997 The Alfred Webb Investment Properties are a collection of early 20th-century residential buildings developed as part of Portland’s growth during a time of economic optimism. These properties are historically significant due...

Simon Abraham Duplex Map

Location: 45.5368912, -122.6600639 This rare historic duplex represents Portland’s early efforts to provide multi-family housing within a single structure while maintaining aesthetic quality. Likely built around the early 1900s, the Simon Abraham Duplex features...

Barnhart-Wright House Map

Location: 45.5417889, -122.6466738 The Barnhart-Wright House is a charming historic home located in one of Portland’s older residential districts. Likely constructed in the late 19th or early 20th century, the house is a fine...

Boschke-Boyd House Map

Location: 45.539301, -122.6428627 The Boschke-Boyd House is a stately residence that exemplifies Colonial Revival architecture in Portland. Built in the early 1900s, it features symmetrical facades, classical columns, and carefully preserved period details. The...

John and Ellen Bowman House Map

Location: 45.542452, -122.6478732 The John and Ellen Bowman House is a notable example of early 20th-century residential architecture in Portland, reflecting a Craftsman-style influence common in the city’s historic neighborhoods. The house is significant...