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 Benson, Simon, House, Portland, Oregon Posted by:  Rose Red
N 45° 30.742 W 122° 41.109
10T E 524592 N 5039918
The Queen Anne Simon Benson House is now located at 1803 SW Park Avenue facing the Park Blocks at Montgomery Street.
Waymark Code: WMKR4
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2006
Views: 27
The Simon Benson House is now located at 1803 SW Park Avenue facing the Park Blocks at Montgomery Street. Originally on a lot (1504 SW 11th Avenue) facing The Old Church, Benson's house was moved in early 2000 to house the offices of the PSU Alumni Association. The Queen Anne-style house was built in 1900 and was the Benson family home until 1912.Drinking Fountain "Benson Bubbler," Bronze, A.E. Doyle, 1917. One of 20 original fountains given to the city by Simon Benson, lumberman and philanthropist, in hope that citizens would turn from alcohol to water to quench their thirst. A gift used and appreciated over the years. There are currently 60 "Benson Bubblers" located throughout Portland. Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the Simon Benson House.
Street address:
1803 SW Park Avenue
Portland, Oregon USA
97204
County / Borough / Parish: Multnomah
Year listed: 2002
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Social History, Industry
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic, Single Dwelling
Current function: Education, School
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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