This fourteen story tower known as the Commonwealth Building, formerly known as the Equitable Building was said to be one of the first glass box towers that was ever built. The building, built between 1944 and 1948 operated as the headquarters of the Equitable Savings and Loan Association and was known to be equipped with modern elements for its time, such as double-glazed window panels and complete air-conditioning.
Website: commonwealthportland.com
Phone: (503) 227-7557
Cross Streets: Between SW Harvey Milk St and SW Washington St
421 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97204 ·2289.78 mi
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yelpI'm so glad someone else has shown interest in this building and its significance. I always try to point it out to friends if we're near it downtown, and once my girlfriend, who was taking an...
MoreThis is a nice building downtown, It seems kind of nondescript, but it was ground breaking when it was built. In context it is cool. Beautiful in its simplicity. The architect was Pietro...
MoreYou know this building is famous, right? Like, crazy famous. Okay, perhaps less well-known than the Portland Building (ugh), or the iconic Big-Pink/US Bankcorp tower, but definitely more...
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