J. K. Gill Company Building

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J. K. Gill Company Building
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The building's exterior in 2015
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Location408 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Coordinates 45°31′14″N122°40′35″W / 45.520504°N 122.676282°W / 45.520504; -122.676282
Built1923[ citation needed ]
Architect Sutton & Whitney
Architectural style Commercial (Chicago school)
NRHP reference No. 100006186 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 23, 2021 [2]

The J. K. Gill Company Building is an historic building in Portland, Oregon. The structure once served as the J. K. Gill Company's flagship store. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February 2021. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Weekly list of actions taken on properties: 2/18/2021 through 2/25/2021". National Register of Historic Places Program: Weekly List. National Park Service. February 26, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  3. Engeman, Jessica (July 1, 2020). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: J. K. Gill Company Building" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved February 6, 2023.