Public Service Building, Portland

Name: Public Service Building
Address: Portland, United States

#893 among attractions in Portland

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The Public Service Building is a historic 67.06 m, 15-story office building in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. The building and its attached parking garage have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Public Service Building and Garage since 1996. It was built to house the offices of the Portland Gas and Coke Company and the Pacific Power and Light Company. The building's name reflects the fact that these utilities were "public services". A space in the Public Service Building fronting the corner of Salmon and Sixth streets became the first Niketown store. ()

Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Floors: 15Coordinates: 45°31'2"N, 122°40'44"W

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Downtown PortlandPortland United States

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Public Service Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Place, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Nordstrom, Mark Building.

~550 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pioneer Place, Portland
3 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.
~580 ftN
Park, Postmodern architecture
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland
3 min walk • Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as Portland's "living room," is a bustling urban park situated in the heart of downtown Portland, United States. This public space plays host to over 300 events a year, ranging from cultural festivals to political...
~750 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
4 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...
~1030 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
5 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.
~770 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
4 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~750 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Meier & Frank Building, Portland
4 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.
~840 ftS
Architecture, City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
5 min walk • Portland City Hall is the headquarters of city government of Portland, Oregon, United States. The four-story Italian Renaissance-style building houses the offices of the City Council, which consists of the mayor and four commissioners, and several other offices.
~620 ftN
Monuments and statues
Weather Machine, Portland
3 min walk • Weather Machine is a lumino kinetic bronze sculpture and columnar machine that serves as a weather beacon, displaying a weather prediction each day at noon. Designed and constructed by Omen Design Group Inc. the approximately 30-foot-tall sculpture was installed in 1988 in a...
~770 ftW
Monuments and statues
Shemanski Fountain, Portland
4 min walk • Shemanski Fountain, also known as Rebecca at the Well, is an outdoor fountain with a bronze sculpture, located in the South Park Blocks of downtown Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
~650 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
4 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.
~580 ftS
Tomb, Architecture, Postmodern architecture
Portland Building, Portland
3 min walk • The Portland Building, alternatively referenced as the Portland Municipal Services Building, is a 15-story municipal office building located at 1120 SW 5th Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Public Service Building?

Nearby attractions include The Quest, Portland (2 min walk), Standard Insurance Center, Portland (2 min walk), Congress Center, Portland (2 min walk), Animals in Pools, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Public Service Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Public Service Building:

Bus

Southwest 6th & Taylor • Lines: 105, 134, 199, 2, 30, 4, 99 (1 min walk)
Southwest 5th & Salmon • Lines: 105, 199, 2, 30, 4, 99 (1 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square South • Lines: Blue, Red (3 min walk)
Pioneer Place/Southwest 5th Avenue • Lines: Green, Orange (3 min walk)

Tram

Central Library • Lines: A, Ns (6 min walk)
Art Museum • Lines: A, Ns (7 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (21 min walk)