Seismic salon
An extensive renovation to an industrial building at 1705 N.W. 14th Ave. in Portland’s Pearl District is nearly finished. Magnum Opus Salon is set to move into the space after the interior was completely remodeled, and seismic, mechanical and electrical upgrades were performed.
Flying High
A crew from D&R Masonry gets a 180-foot vertical ride to the top of The Henry in Portland’s Pearl District via a Campbell Crane and Rigging 90-ton crane. The crew is inspecting and cleaning the mixed-use building at the corner of Northwest 10th Avenue and Couch Street.
Delayed Pearl District renovation project can’t find financing
The 91ÊÓÆµ has learned that the 16-month delay in renovation of the Meier & Frank building won't end anytime soon, as developer Gerding Edlen is unable to secure financing. The project is 50 percent leased. Gerding Edlen paid $15 million to buy the Pearl District landmark.
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