Hallock–McMillan Building

Hallock–McMillan Building

Exterior of the building in 2014
Alternative names Hallock and McMillan Building
General information
Architectural style Romanesque Revival
Address 237 Southwest Naito Parkway
Town or city Portland, Oregon
Country United States
Coordinates 45°31′13″N 122°40′17″W / 45.520308°N 122.671334°W / 45.520308; -122.671334Coordinates: 45°31′13″N 122°40′17″W / 45.520308°N 122.671334°W / 45.520308; -122.671334
Completed 1857
Owner John Russell
Design and construction
Architect Absalom Hallock
Architecture firm Phoenix Iron Works

The Hallock–McMillan Building, also known as the Hallock and McMillan Building,[1] is the first and oldest commercial brick building in downtown Portland, Oregon, in the United States.[2] The building was designed by Absalom Hallock and completed in 1857. It is adjacent to the Fechheimer & White Building.[3]

Description and history

Built in 1857, the Hallock–McMillan Building is downtown Portland's first and oldest commercial brick building, according to the Architectural Heritage Center, a preservation advocacy non-profit organization. The building was designed by Absalom Hallock, the "city's first architect", on behalf of the San Francisco Bay Area's Phoenix Iron Works.[2]

In 2010, Portland developer John Russell purchased the building for $700,000.[1] In 2011, Russell announced his plans to restore the building's exterior to its original appearance. Plans include three "graceful" Romanesque-style cast iron arches on the first floor and partial arches above the second floor's windows.[2] Exterior renovation plans must be approved by the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Spencer, Aaron (October 27, 2010). "Hallock and McMillan Building sold". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Leeson, Fred (January 6, 2011). "Portland's oldest brick commercial building will get a makeover that will bring back its original appearance". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Fechheimer & White Building". Architectural Heritage Center. Retrieved November 3, 2014.

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