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American Apartment Building
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
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American Apartment Building is located in Portland, Oregon
American Apartment Building
Location in Portland, Oregon
American Apartment Building is located in Oregon
American Apartment Building
Location in Oregon
American Apartment Building is located in the United States
American Apartment Building
Location in the United States
Location 2083 NW Johnson Street
Portland, Oregon
Built 1911
Architect William B. Bell
Part of Alphabet Historic District (ID00001293)
NRHP reference No. 93000452
Added to NRHP May 27, 1993

The American Apartment Building is a building complex located in northwest Portland, Oregon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place with a special history!

The American Apartment Building

The American Apartment Building is a group of buildings. It's found in a part of Portland, Oregon, called the Alphabet Historic District. This district is known for its old and interesting buildings.

What is a Historic Place?

When a building is on the National Register of Historic Places, it means it's very important to the history of the United States. These places are often old and have special stories. They are protected so people can learn from them for many years.

Where is it Located?

The American Apartment Building is at 2083 NW Johnson Street in Portland, Oregon. Portland is a big city in the state of Oregon, on the west coast of the United States.

When Was it Built?

This building was finished in 1911. That makes it over 100 years old! Imagine all the history it has seen.

Who Designed It?

The architect who designed the American Apartment Building was William B. Bell. An architect is a person who plans and designs buildings.

Why is it Special?

The American Apartment Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1993. It is also a Portland Historic Landmark. This shows how important it is to both local and national history. It helps us remember how people lived and built things a long time ago.

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