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Odd Fellows Building, 1019 Southwest Tenth Street, Portland, Multnomah County, OR

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Significance: Noteworthy building erected on the periphery of Portland's business district during a period of intense development between 1900-1930. This building represents a historical link with a fraternal order which had gradually ceased activity because of changing social patterns. / Gothic Revival details. Concrete foundation, yellow brick facing. 6 stories. Terra cotta cornice, terra cotta decorative ornamentation, brick pilasters define each exterior bay, triangular arch heads define third story windows. Ceremonial hall (65' x 70') paneled in mahogany contains carved insignia and symbols peculiar to the order on balconies; secret vault on east side of hall contains significant documents relevant to organization history.

Survey number: HABS OR-135

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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multnomah county ,  45.51783, -122.68364
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Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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