Dekum Building

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 $ in . During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.

Notable tenants

Former

Wieden+Kennedy

See also

Architecture of Portland, Oregon

National Register of Historic Places listings in Southwest Portland, Oregon

Frederick Manson White of McCaw, Martin and White

References

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The Dekum Building and other Richardsonian stonework, Portland Oregon

Office buildings completed in 1892

Office buildings in Portland, Oregon

Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon

National Register of Historic Places in Portland, Oregon

Romanesque Revival architecture in Oregon

1892 establishments in Oregon

Frederick Manson White buildings

Southwest Portland, Oregon

Portland Historic Landmarks