Campbell Hotel facts for kids
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Campbell Hotel
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U.S. Historic district
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Campbell Hotel in 2009
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 Location in Portland, Oregon
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| Location | 530 NW 23rd Avenue Portland, Oregon |
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| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Alexander C. Ewart |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival |
| Part of | Alphabet Historic District (ID00001293) |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000098 |
| Added to NRHP | February 22, 1988 |
The Campbell Hotel is a cool old building in northwest Portland, Oregon. It used to be a special kind of hotel called a residential hotel. This means people lived there for a long time, almost like an apartment building.
Today, it's actually an apartment building called the Campbell Court Apartments. Don't get it mixed up with another historic hotel in Portland called the Campbell Court Hotel! The Campbell Hotel is really important because it's on a special list called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect buildings that are important to American history.
What is the Campbell Hotel?
The Campbell Hotel was built in 1912. It was designed by an architect named Alexander C. Ewart. The building has a classic look, mixing styles called Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival. These styles often feature grand, symmetrical designs with lots of windows.
Why is it Historic?
The Campbell Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1988. Being on this list means the building has a special history or architectural importance. It helps make sure that old buildings like this are kept safe for future generations to see and learn from. Even though it's now apartments, its history as a residential hotel in Portland is still a big part of its story.
