Town Club (Portland, Oregon)

The Town Club is a women's club based in Portland, Oregon.

Town Club
South façade in 2015
Location2115 Southwest Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon
Coordinates45.520911°N 122.694516°W / 45.520911; -122.694516
Built1930
Built byJohnson, Wallwork, & Johnston
Architectural styleMediterranean Revival
Websitethetownclub.org
Part ofKing's Hill Historic District (ID91000039)
NRHP reference No.87000328[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 6, 1987

The Town Club

Founded in 1928, the club's original membership consisted of the wives of prominent Portland businessmen. The stated purpose of the club was to "promote and develop the physical and mental capacities of its members and to provide and maintain suitable opportunities, accommodations and facilities for social, recreational, educational, civic and charitable enterprises, movements and undertakings." In 1929, Mrs. T. B. Wilcox donated the property for the Town Club building. By 1930, membership had grown to 350. While membership is primarily women, men are allowed to join the club.[2] The club is still active.[3]

The building
Viewed from the southeast in 2015

The Town Club's building was constructed in 1930 in the Mediterranean Revival style.[2] It was designed by Johnson, Wallwork, & Johnston.[4] Due to the steep incline of the property the club house was constructed with three "split" levels. It has a brick facade and hipped tile roof. Originally, the building contained bedrooms to accommodate members returning to Portland to visit.[2]

The Town Club building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[5] The building is still standing and serves as a club house and event venue.[3]

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References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Listing: The Town Club," U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service (Feb. 5, 1987)" (PDF). Oregon Archaeological Services. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  3. "The Town Club". Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  4. "Portland Town Club clubhouse plans, 1930". Archives West. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  5. "Town Club (Portland, Oregon)". Building Oregon. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
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