Telegram Building, Portland

Name: Telegram Building
Address: Portland, United States

#588 among attractions in Portland

Colonial revival architecture

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The Telegram Building is a historic building in Portland, Oregon. It was constructed in 1922, several years after The Evening Telegram newspaper had been purchased by John E. and L. R. Wheeler. The Telegram was a newspaper founded in 1877 by Henry L. Pittock; it merged in 1931 with the Portland News, creating the Portland News-Telegram, which ceased publishing in 1939. ()

Coordinates: 45°31'19"N, 122°40'57"W

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Day trips

Telegram Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crystal Ballroom, Jimmy Mak's, Nordstrom, First Presbyterian Church.

~630 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Crystal Ballroom, Portland
4 min walk • The Crystal Ballroom is a historic concert hall located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. This historic building, also known as the Crystal Ballroom and Hotel, has been a center of culture and entertainment for over a hundred years, attracting...
~1110 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jimmy Mak's, Portland
6 min walk • Jimmy Mak's was a renowned jazz club nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, known for its intimate atmosphere and exceptional live music performances. The club, which opened its doors in 1996, quickly became a staple in Portland's music scene, attracting both local...
~1160 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
6 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...
~440 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Portland
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the First Presbyterian Church stands as a beacon of faith and history in the Pacific Northwest. This sacred establishment has been a cornerstone of the Portland community for many years, offering both a place of worship and a testament...
~1240 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Teardrop Lounge, Portland
6 min walk • Teardrop Lounge is a cocktail bar in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District, in the United States. Daniel Shoemaker opened the bar in 2007. Thrillist contributor Pete Dombrosky called the lounge "quiet and inventive". He wrote, "The impressive drink menu, paired with a number of upped/casual appetizers, are the makings of a great night out.
~850 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
First Regiment Armory Annex, Portland
5 min walk • The Armory, historically known as the First Regiment Armory Annex, and now called Portland Center Stage at The Armory, is a historic building with two theaters inside and is located in Portland, Oregon, United States and is home to the theater company, Portland Center Stage.
~1350 ftS
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.
~1010 ftSE
Skyscraper
Park Avenue West Tower, Portland
5 min walk • Park Avenue West Tower is a high-rise in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. The 30-floor tower consists of commercial office space, ground floor retail, and apartments. It is the fourth tallest building in Portland behind the Wells Fargo Center, KOIN Center, and the US Bancorp Tower.
~430 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Ringlers Annex, Portland
3 min walk • The Flatiron Building, also known as Ringlers Annex and Espresso Bar is a historic two-story building in downtown Portland, Oregon. Since 1989, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Previously, it had been designated a Portland Landmark by the city's Historic Landmarks Commission in 1988.
~1350 ftNE
Park, Basketball court, Playground
North Park Blocks, Portland
7 min walk • The North Park Blocks form a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon, in the United States. Most of the park is in northwest Portland, but one block is in southwest Portland.
~1420 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Blue Sky Gallery, Portland
7 min walk • Blue Sky Gallery, also known as The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts, is a non-profit exhibition space for contemporary photography in Portland, Oregon. Blue Sky Gallery is dedicated to public education, began by showing local artists and then slowly expanded to national and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Telegram Building?

Nearby attractions include 24 Hour Church of Elvis, Portland (1 min walk), Twelve West, Portland (2 min walk), Block 216, Portland (2 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to Telegram Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Telegram Building:

Tram

Southwest 11th & Alder • Lines: B, Ns (2 min walk)
Southwest 10th & Alder • Lines: A, Ns (3 min walk)

Bus

West Burnside & Northwest 12th • Lines: 20 (3 min walk)
Southwest Washington & 9th • Lines: 15, 51 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Galleria/Southwest 10th Avenue • Lines: Blue, Red (4 min walk)
Library/Southwest 9th Avenue • Lines: Blue, Red (5 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (15 min walk)