Ira F. Powers Building, Portland

Name: Ira F. Powers Building
Address: 808 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, United States

#422 among attractions in Portland

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The Ira F. Powers Building, now known as the Director Building, is an historic building located at 804–810 Southwest 3rd Avenue in Portland, Oregon, United States. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1985. ()

Coordinates: 45°31'2"N, 122°40'32"W

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808 Southwest 3rd AvenueDowntown PortlandPortland United States

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Ira F. Powers Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Place, Silverado, Nordstrom, Mill Ends Park.

~400 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pioneer Place, Portland
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling downtown of Portland, Oregon, Pioneer Place stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment. This shopping center, a hub of activity and commerce, offers a diverse shopping experience that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.
~1270 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Silverado, Portland
7 min walk • Silverado, nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, United States, stands as a beacon of inclusivity and entertainment within the LGBTQ+ community. As one of the city's most renowned gay bars, Silverado has carved out a significant niche in Portland's nightlife scene...
~1360 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
7 min walk • Nordstrom in Portland, Oregon, is a beacon of high-end retail in the Pacific Northwest, offering a sophisticated shopping experience for those seeking quality and style. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this upscale department store has become a staple for...
~780 ftSE
Tiny, quirky spot on a median strip
Mill Ends Park, Portland
4 min walk • Mill Ends Park is a tiny urban park, consisting of one tree, located in the median strip of SW Naito Parkway, approaching esplanade along the Willamette River near SW Taylor Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1870 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
10 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~1610 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
8 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~900 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Meier & Frank Building, Portland
5 min walk • The Meier & Frank Building is a fifteen-story, glazed terra cotta building located in downtown Portland, Oregon, across from the northeast corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. The building is the former flagship store and headquarters building for the Meier & Frank department store chain, which was taken over by Macy's in 2006.
~1810 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Portland
9 min walk • Kells Irish Pub is a pub in Portland, Oregon, United States. The restaurant is housed in the Glisan Building, in the southwest portion of the city's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Opened in 1990, the restaurant is owned and operated by Gerard and Lucille McAleese. Their son Garrett opened Kells Brew Pub in northwest Portland in 2012.
~1410 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
7 min walk • The Fox Tower is a 27-story, 113.39 m office skyscraper in downtown Portland, Oregon, along Broadway between Yamhill and Morrison streets. The tower was completed in 2000 at a cost of $64 million, and was named after the Fox Theatre that occupied the site from 1911 until the late 1990s.
~780 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jack London Revue, Portland
4 min walk • The Jack London Revue is a jazz club in Portland, Oregon, United States. The venue is beneath the Rialto Poolroom Bar and Cafe at the intersection of Southwest Fourth Avenue and Southwest Alder Street in downtown Portland. The Jack London Revue opened on May 27, 2017, shortly after Jimmy Mak's closed, and replacing the Jack London Bar.
~1850 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
9 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ira F. Powers Building?

Nearby attractions include Mohawk Building, Portland (2 min walk), Auditorium and Music Hall, Portland (2 min walk), Portland Yamhill Historic District, Portland (3 min walk), Standard Insurance Center, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to Ira F. Powers Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ira F. Powers Building:

Light rail

Yamhill District • Lines: Blue, Red (2 min walk)
Morrison/Southwest 3rd Avenue • Lines: Blue, Red (2 min walk)

Bus

Southwest 2nd & Taylor • Lines: 15, 51 (2 min walk)
Southwest 2nd & Alder • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)

Tram

Central Library • Lines: A, Ns (10 min walk)
Southwest Market & 5th • Lines: B, Ns (11 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (21 min walk)