Postal Building Portland, Oregon

Facade — Detail of yellow brick and terra cotta decoration (including scroll consoles, bead and reel molding, and dentils) on the facade and cornice of the Postal Building (1900) at 510 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, Oregon, USA. Holly Hayes all photos →

Designed by Whidden & Lewis and built in 1900 for the Failing Estate, the Postal Building acquired its current name in 1927. Its Italian Renaissance style features ornate decoration on the facade and cornice.

Location map of the Postal Building, Portland, Oregon. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the Postal Building, Portland, Oregon. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: 510 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97204
Coordinates: 45.5193268° N, 122.6746042° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1900

Article Info

Page Title: Postal Building
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024