The Hallock–McMillan Building, also known as the Hallock and McMillan Building,[1] is the first and oldest commercial brick building in Portland, Oregon, located downtown at 237 SW Naito Parkway.[2] The building was designed by Absalom Hallock and completed in 1857. It is adjacent to the Fechheimer & White Building.[3] In 1975, it was listed as a "primary landmark" in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination of the Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District, the building's designation subsequently "translated" to "contributing property" under post-1970s NRHP terminology.[4]
Hallock & McMillan Building | |
_-_1.JPG) Exterior of the building in 2014 | |
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| Location | 237 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon |
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| Coordinates | 45°31′13.1″N 122°40′16.8″W / 45.520306°N 122.671333°W |
| Built | 1857 |
| Architect | Absalom Hallock; Phoenix Iron Works |
| Architectural style | originally Italianate |
| Part of | Portland Skidmore/Old Town Historic District (ID75001597) |
| Designated CP | December 5, 1975 |
Description and history
editBuilt 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 2019, under Russell's ownership, the Hallock-McMillan building underwent a renovation to restore the historic façade. Cast iron reproductions of pilasters, arches, and cartouches were created to enhance the façade’s historical accuracy. The renovation's scope also included a seismic upgrade by constructing a concealed cast-in-place frame behind the building. The renovation won the 2020 Restore Oregon Demuro Award.[5][6]
References
edit- 1 2 Spencer, Aaron (October 27, 2010). "Hallock and McMillan Building sold". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "Fechheimer & White Building". Architectural Heritage Center. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- ↑ Portland Bureau of Planning (October 6, 2008). "Revised Documenation, National Historic Landmark Nomination: Skidmore/Old Town Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. pp. 15–16, 31, 53. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 11, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Hallock & McMillan Building Historic Renovation". Bremik Construction. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Eastman, Janet (February 28, 2024). "Owner of Portland's oldest building, the 1857 Hallock-McMillan, is looking for a tenant". The Oregonian. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
External links
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