United States Custom House

For ages, I have walked past this handsome building on my way to the former Tiger Bar and now Stag PDX, and wondered to myself, «what the heck does it look like in there?»
Thanks to the folks at wework and the fabulous parties they throw for the public, I no longer wonder what it looks like. I’ve ventured beyond the imposing cast iron fences and gate. I’ve stepped into the grand courtyard, surrounded by an impressive amount of arches. Inside, the majestic and sweeping marble staircase framed with ornate handrails greet your eye. Everything from the wainscoting to the intricate moldings was lovingly restored to its original glory.
This elegant, Italian Renaissancesqe structure was built in 1897 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you haven’t visited, you should, because it is breathtaking.
2015 — Review #96

I have to say I love this building, it used to be the home to the US Customs Service in Portland, then unused much for a long time now its been updated and will be shared office space. Hopefully then I can get a look inside!
Fans of the TV show Grim will recognize the buildings exterior which has been used as the shows police building.