Dekum Building
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The Dekum or the Dekum Building is a historic office building in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
With its rusticated sandstone base, over-scaled arches at street level, and stone carvings, the eight-story building is a strong example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was made completely from materials found in Oregon. Completed in 1892, it is named after Frank Dekum, a German immigrant who opened Portland's first candy shop. Construction cost US$300,000 in 1892, equivalent to $9,300,000 in 2024. During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.
Notable tenants
Former
See also
- Architecture of Portland, Oregon
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Southwest Portland, Oregon
- Frederick Manson White of McCaw, Martin and White
External links
- Media related toDekum Buildingat Wikimedia Commons