Dramatic Change in the Pearl
The Pearl District was practically deserted 25 years ago. Join us on this tour to see how it’s been transformed into a dynamic walker-friendly neighborhood with contemporary and adaptive high rise housing, fine dining and world class entertainment. The Pearl District in Portland has become a model of high quality urban living and a must-see destination for visitors to our world-class city.
I call this the “bones of the Pearl Tour” because this walk includes the historic warehouse buildings that became the basis for the present Pearl District. We’ll have a look inside several historic properties now preserved and re-purposed. These projects are excellent examples of “architectural interventions” that blend historic character with 21st century use and sensibility. The McCracken Co Warehouse (1895)/Vollum Ecotrust Building is one of our stops on the tour.
Meet
The Center for Architecture
403 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Duration
Approx. 2 1/2 hours
Price
$15. Cash or check accepted at the start of the tour, or you may pay online.
Difficulty
Easy – covers less than a mile of easy urban terrain.
Notes
This tour is co-sponsored by AIA Portland and The Center for Architecture
Tour Location
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