The Three Kings-Historic Landmark Building

6th Avenue_Portland Oregon

The “Three Kings” building was built in the early 1920’s, and was Portland’s first library. Formerly known as the “Bank of California, and the” Durham and Bates” building. The “Italianate” building features an ornate main entrance surrounded by marble. Designed by Architect A.E. Doyle.

Three Kings Building-Portland Oregon

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Historic Landmark Building

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  1. That’s a handsome building. It’s buildings like that that give a city a certain charm. Thanks for sharing it, and the back story.

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