The Dekum or the Dekum Building is a historic office building in
downtown
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Portland, Oregon
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, United States. It was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 1980.
With its rusticated sandstone base, over-scaled arches at street level, and stone carvings, the eight-story building is a strong example of
Romanesque Revival architecture
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. It was made completely from materials found in Oregon. Completed in 1892, it is named after
Frank Dekum, a German immigrant who opened Portland's first candy shop. Construction cost
US$
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300,000 in 1892, equivalent to $ in . During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.
Notable tenants
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Wieden+Kennedy
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See also
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Architecture of Portland, Oregon
Portland architecture includes a number of notable buildings, a wide range of styles, and a few notable pioneering architects.
The scale of many projects is relatively small, as a result of the relatively small size of downtown-Portland blocks (2 ...
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Frederick Manson White
Frederick Manson White (March 18, 1863 – April 23, 1952), commonly known as F. Manson White, was an American architect based in Portland, Oregon. White was known for his work in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Among the buildings he helped ...
of McCaw, Martin and White
References
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The Dekum Building and other Richardsonian stonework, Portland Oregon
Office buildings completed in 1892
Office buildings in Portland, Oregon
Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
National Register of Historic Places in Portland, Oregon
Romanesque Revival architecture in Oregon
1892 establishments in Oregon
Frederick Manson White buildings
Southwest Portland, Oregon
Portland Historic Landmarks
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