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 Central Building, Public Library; Also known as Multnomah County Library, Portland, Oregon Posted by:  Rose Red
N 45° 31.146 W 122° 40.971
10T E 524769 N 5040667
The Central Building, Public Library; Also known as Multnomah County Library is located at 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland.
Waymark Code: WMM0B
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2006
Views: 63
The Central Building, Public Library; Also known as Multnomah County Library is located at 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland. Georgian (Colonial) Revival style. Architect Albert E. Doyle used reinforced concrete faced with brick and Bedford limestone, and finished in Wilkinson sandstone. The limited budget prevented Doyle from creating a more ornate design.The benches, named after classic authors such as Jane Austen, provide places to sit along the sidewalks around the library. Three sides of the building have lists of influential individuals--most of whom are long dead. And, lastly, note the names of various branches of instruction or education inscribed at the top of the building: fine arts, engineering, science, philosophy, and history, among others. Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the NRHP Bronze Plaque.
Street address:
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, Oregon USA
97204
County / Borough / Parish: Multnomah
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Education, Government, Public Library
Current function: Education, Government, Public Library
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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