PIONEER COURTHOUSE

PORTLAND, OR

Brooklyn Neighborhood
Brooklyn Neighborhood Credit: Thomas Hawk

Pioneer Courthouse, located in downtown Portland, Oregon, is a historic courthouse building. Built in 1875, it has served as a courthouse since its construction and is the oldest federal building in the Pacific Northwest. The courthouse is a two-story brick structure with a central clock tower, and is surrounded by a surrounding plaza. It is a recognizable landmark in Portland, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The building's design is Romanesque Revival, with a symmetrical interior and a square tower on the roof. Inside the courthouse, there are several pieces of original furnishings, including a courtroom bench and a judge's chair. The courthouse also features ornate plasterwork and stained glass windows.

The courthouse has been the venue for many important moments in Oregon history, including the trials of Oregon's first governor and the infamous criminal case against Holmes and Adams in 1882. In addition, it has served as a venue for many important social and political events, including a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, and the Women's Suffrage Parade in 1910.

Today, the courthouse is used for a variety of events, including weddings, court proceedings, and community meetings. It is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can take guided tours of the building. The courthouse is also open for public use, and visitors can access the building during regular business hours.

PIONEER COURTHOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTLAND OR. US MID #8404100199

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact PIONEER COURTHOUSE

PIONEER COURTHOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
700 SW 6TH AVE SUITE 110
PORTLAND
OR
97204-1434

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PIONEER COURTHOUSE Information

MID # 8404100199
Name PIONEER COURTHOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name PIONEER COURTHOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 270080363
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.519011, -122.67861
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 1056