Pacific First Center | |
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General information | |
Type | High-rise building |
Address | 851 Southwest 6th Avenue |
Town or city | Portland, Oregon |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 45°31′05″N122°40′45″W / 45.518028°N 122.679268°W |
Opened | 1981 |
Owner | Harsch Investment Properties |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 16 |
Website | |
Building webpage |
The Pacific First Center is a 16-story [1] high-rise building located at 851 Southwest 6th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, United States. Construction was completed in 1981. [2] The building is owned by Harsch Investment Properties. [1] [3]
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