Visitors Information Center (Portland, Oregon)

Visitors Information Center
Portland Historic Landmark[2]
View from the approximate alignment of the former Harbor Drive.
Location: 1020 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon[3]
Built: 1948[3]
Architect: John Yeon[note 1][3]
Architectural style: International style, with Northwest Regional style influences[3]
Governing body: City of Portland[3]
NRHP Reference#: 10000801[1]
Added to NRHP: September 24, 2010[1]

The Visitors Information Center, also known as the Rose Building, is a historic building located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Built in 1948, it is noted as a prominent product of its architect John Yeon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In this, his only major non-residential commission, Yeon combined the principles of the International style with strong influences of the Northwest Regional style, which he pioneered. Northwest Regional elements include the naturally-inspired color scheme, the use of plywood walls and louvered ventilation panels, and concern for the site's unique views.[3]

The building has served as a chamber of commerce office and information center, city offices, a restaurant, and the headquarters of the Portland Rose Festival. Originally situated adjacent to a freeway in a highly-developed waterfront district, the Visitors Information Center was subsequently retained when Tom McCall Waterfront Park was developed around it. It now stands within the park.[3]

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Notes

  1. ^ John Yeon lacked a formal architectural education and consequently was unlicensed as an architect. Thus a separate professional was needed to stamp Yeon's plans. The architect of record for the Visitors Information Center was the firm of Wick, Hilgers, and Scott.

References

  1. ^ a b National Park Service (2010-10-01). "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/20/10 through 9/24/10". http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20101001.htm. Retrieved 2010-10-01. 
  2. ^ Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (October 2009) (XLS), Historic Landmarks -- Portland, Oregon, http://www.portlandonline.com/planning/index.cfm?c=44013&a=146276, retrieved April 2, 2010 
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Minor, Kristen (February 20, 2010) (PDF), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Visitors Information Center, Washington: National Park Service, http://www.oregonheritage.org/OPRD/HCD/NATREG/docs/national_register_recent/multnomah_portland_visitorsinformationcenter_nrnom.pdf 
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