The Pittock Mansion And It’s Amazing View

Portland, Oregon

In 1914, London- born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana Burton Pittock built a 46 room estate in the West Hills of Portland. In its time it was considered a modern home with electric lighting, a central vacuum system and an elevator. The architecture was stunning featuring a unique oval shape with side wings,

Information plaque about the Pittock Mansion, detailing its construction history, architectural features, and landscaping design.
Pittock Mansion information panel

The windows of the mansion offer 180 degree view of Portland, the Willamette River, and the Cascade peaks.

A historic mansion with a distinctive red roof surrounded by green lawns and trees, featuring several people enjoying the outdoors.
Pittock Mansion Portland
Exterior view of a historic stone building featuring large windows and a double door entrance, surrounded by landscaped greenery and flowering plants.
Leaded glass windows
A historic stone mansion surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowerbeds under a clear blue sky.
Functional window plan for view

The home is now owned by the City of Portland and 23 rooms are open for visitors to tour. It is furnished with antiques, and is a remarkable style of architecture that left no room to “cut corners”.

Luckily my visit was on a clear day, and the view was amazing. You can see snow capped Mt. Hood over looking the city.

A panoramic view of a city with green trees in the foreground, showcasing a skyline and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
Looking east over Portland
Information plaque titled 'An Amazing View' overlooking Portland, with descriptions about the view to the east, historical landmarks, and notable buildings.
Pittock Mansion information panel

Thanks for stopping by 🙂

Alice

Cut Corners

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