George H. Williams Townhouses | |
![]() The townhouses (exterior) in 2016 | |
Location | 133 NW 18th Avenue Portland, Oregon |
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Coordinates | 45°31′27″N122°41′22″W / 45.524050°N 122.689557°W Coordinates: 45°31′27″N122°41′22″W / 45.524050°N 122.689557°W |
Built | 1883 |
Architectural style | Late Victorian |
Part of | Alphabet Historic District [1] (ID00001293) |
NRHP reference No. | 84003097 [2] |
Added to NRHP | March 22, 1984 |
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