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Hallock & McMillan Building sold
One of Portland's most historically significant buildings has sold for $700,000. The Hallock & McMillan Building, at 237 S.W. Naito Parkway, was purchased by John Russell of Russell Development Co.
Historic Portland building’s still got it
The owners of the historic Morgan Building in downtown Portland thought that making such an old structure sustainable would be difficult. But they were wrong. Rather counter-intuitively, the building lent itself in many ways toward a green makeover.
Former Schumacher Furs building
The building, on the corner of Southwest 10th Avenue and Yamhill Street, was a longtime location for Schumacher Furs, a family business in the area since 1895. The Schumacher Furs company closed its last physical location in 2006, after a public battle with anti-fur protestors who frequently picketed outside its store. Space in the former location on 10th Avenue has since been renovated and is ava[...]
U.S. National Bank Block
The U.S. National Bank Block, at 309 S.W. Sixth Ave., includes three buildings integrated as one, so tenants can walk from one building to another without stepping onto the street. The block has about 44,000 square feet of class B office space available.
Warehouse ready for wind giant makeover
Gerding Edlen Development will give a $66 million renovation to the Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District. The building will be the new headquarters for Vestas-American Wind Technology.
Commonwealth Building
The Commonwealth Building, at 421 S.W. Sixth Ave., was an early crown jewel for famous architect Pietro Belluschi. It was completed in 1948, but a recent $6 million interior renovation floors left the halls more polished. Retail and Class B office space are available.
Terminal Sales Building
The Terminal Sales Building, at 1220 S.W. Morrison St., is one of a handful of art deco buildings in Portland. And at 13 stories and 155 feet, it is the tallest art deco building in the city. More than 50,000 square feet of space is available in the building, starting at $15.50 per square foot.
Building owner gets preservation crash course
When owner Kathy Calcagno decided to improve two storefronts at the Dupey Building, which opened in 1909 in Portland's Kenton neighborhood, she was surprised to learn that the structure is in a historic district.
Nonprofit to take over historic Portland firehouse
A music-focused nonprofit plans to lease the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, which has been vacant since March.
Historic Astoria hotel foreclosed, but developer’s legacy lingers
I was born and raised just outside of Astoria in a small town called Warrenton. When I was a boy, which wasn’t that long ago as I am only 24 […]
Historic Astoria hotel foreclosed, but developer’s legacy lingers
I was born and raised just outside of Astoria in a small town called Warrenton. When I was a boy, which wasn’t that long ago as I am only 24 […]
Spalding Building renovation begins next month
After several renovations stripped the Spalding Building of much of its historic character, a design by Hennebery Eddy Architects will give a historic update to the building's lobby.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
