Jackson Tower

Jackson Tower, formerly The Oregon Journal Building is a 12-story, 57.3 m (188 ft) glazed terra-cotta historic office building in downtown Portland, Oregon. Located on the corner of Broadway and Yamhill Streets adjacent to Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Jackson Tower
Jackson Tower in 2011,
viewed from the southwest
Location within downtown Portland
Former namesThe Oregon Journal Building
Block 180 (Lots 7 and 8)
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeCommercial offices
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
Location806 SW Broadway
Portland, Oregon
Coordinates45.518472°N 122.679814°W / 45.518472; -122.679814
Construction started1909
Completed1912
Renovated1972
Height
Antenna spire57.3 m (188 ft)
Roof49 m (161 ft)
Technical details
Floor count12
2 below ground
Floor area4,793 m2 (51,590 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Reid & Reid
Main contractorDinwiddie Construction Company
Journal Building
Portland Historic Landmark
Built1912
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.96000995
Added to NRHPJuly 12, 1996
References
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