#ThrowbackThursday: Known as "The Salmon Building," the "Home Office," or simply by its address, 1121 SW Salmon Street, this iconic Portland building has been part of the Schnitzer Properties portfolio since 1987. While we have offices in six Western states, Schnitzer Properties' headquarters is in The Salmon Building in downtown Portland, Ore. Let's take a trip down memory lane to learn about the history of the building we have called home for nearly four decades. Built in 1958, the building was originally only three stories high and housed the Oregon Pulp and Paper Company. From 1965 to 1981, it was home to Oregon's second-largest corporation, Evans Products Company, an international manufacturer and distributor of building materials, houses, and railway cars. Monford A. Orloff, seen in one of the photos, chaired Evans Products Company during its time at the building. He was a leader in business, arts, and civic affairs in Oregon and a friend of the Schnitzer family. In 1967, Evans Products Company added three additional floors to the building, including the penthouse and rooftop garden. Additional touches completed the project, such as a bronze spiral staircase and high-quality wood finishes, which are still present in the building today. In 1987, Harold and Arlene Schnitzer purchased the building and remodeled its exterior. They added the distinctive red brick façade, and it has been known as the Schnitzer Properties headquarters ever since. #History #Portland #PortlandHistory #SchnitzerProperties #Architecture #CommercialRealEstate #Schnitzer #Buildings #BuildingHistory #GoodBusiness #PDXHistory #PDX #FamilyBusiness
I love these old Portland buildings and the history they have.
Yeah... well I was hanging around Schnitzer since I was little and I should be treated fair!
These would be awesome if made out of Wood Products 🪵
Life is so ironic.
Beautiful building!
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