Smiths Block

Portland,
OR
(2006)

Smiths Block

Business Development, Office, Retail

A cast-iron era treasure is preserved in Portland’s historic waterfront district.

Investment

NMTC Amount: $6,747,175
Total Project Cost: $9,718,634

IMPACT

46 FTE jobs
105 construction jobs

CDEs

United Fund Advisors

Investor

US Bank

Project Description

The Smith’s Block building, completed in 1872, is one of the oldest buildings in Portland’s waterfront area and a stunning example of cast-iron architecture. RV Kuhns and Associates (Kuhns) purchased the property in 2005 in order to rehabilitate the space and relocate its Portland office there. The building was part of the waterfront strategic plan put forth by the City’s redevelopment agency which called for the addition of more day time office employees and retail establishments to the area.

The building’s historic facade has been retained while the interior has received a significant seismic upgrade in addition to a range of interior improvements that enable it to provide very high quality office space for the Kuhns staff.

MAP

Address: 111 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Census Tract: 41051010600

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