Charles F. Berg Building; Also known as Dolph Building, Portland, Oregon
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N 45° 31.155 W 122° 40.784
10T E 525012 N 5040685
According to Bart King in "An Architectural Guidebook to Portland," this gorgeous building is the best example of an Art Deco facade in town. (It is also one of the only examples in town).
Waymark Code: WM1J33
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2007
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Charles F. Berg Building (1902/1930); Also known as Dolph Building is located at 611-615 SW Broadway Avenue, Portland. Architect, builder, or engineer: Grand Rapids Store Equipment Company. Architectural Style: Moderne/Art Deco.According to Bart King in "An Architectural Guidebook to Portland," this gorgeous building is the best example of an Art Deco facade in town. (It is also one of the only examples in town). The front of the Berg Building is a rich black and gold, with panels of cream and dark aquamarine panels high up. There are designs of sunbursts, spirals, rain clouds, and peacocks on the third floor, with a zigzag pattern at the top of the building. 18-karat gold runs throughout the building's facade.