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Huber's
Huber's (originally The Bureau Saloon) is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon that bills itself as the city's oldest restaurant, having been established in 1879. Known for its turkey dinner and Spanish coffee, Huber's is often listed as a recommended restaurant to eat at in Portland. The establishment has also been featured in a film by Gus Van Sant. Huber's is within the Railway Exchange Building (Portland, Oregon), Railway Exchange Building (now known as the Oregon Pioneer Building). Description Located in Portland's historic Pioneer Building, Huber's contains "arched stained-glass skylights, mahogany paneling and terrazzo flooring". Original fixtures such as spittoons, overhead lights, a pewter wine stand, and cash registers, fans, and operable clocks made of brass still remain, "reminders of its rich history". The restaurant's yellow and amber skylight was made by the Povey Brothers Studio. Continuing with the tradition of preparing turkey dinners since the 1800s, Huber's prepa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Exchange Building (Portland, Oregon)
The Railway Exchange Building is a historic building in Portland, Oregon, also known as the Oregon Pioneer Building. The structure houses the restaurant Huber's. Description The six-story reinforced concrete structure has exterior non-bearing walls, a basement with 3-foot brick and stone walls, and a composition roof. History The structure was built in 1910, marking Portland's first fully concrete building. It later became known as the Builders Exchange Building, then the Oregon Pioneer Building. The building once housed the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. It has also housed the Peruvian and Venezuelan consulates. The Railway Exchange Building and Huber's Restaurant were added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1979. Marriott International's Autograph Collection debuted the Hi-Lo Hotel in the building in 2017. See also * National Register of Historic Places listings in South and Southwest Portland, Oregon References External links * Oregon Pionee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
