Portland OR Forestry Building Interior Postcard - Giant Tree Columns

$ 5.28

Region: Oregon Subject: Architecture Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America Country: USA Theme: Cities Towns Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) City: Portland Country of Origin: United States

Description

Portland OR Forestry Building Interior Postcard - Giant Tree Columns. Constructed for the 1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, this architectural marvel was celebrated for its breathtaking design, featuring colossal tree trunks serving as natural, awe-inspiring columns. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a magnificent piece of Pacific Northwest history with this vintage postcard showcasing the iconic interior of Portland, Oregon's renowned Forestry Building. Constructed for the 1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, this architectural marvel was celebrated for its breathtaking design, featuring colossal tree trunks serving as natural, awe-inspiring columns. This early 20th-century postcard captures the grandeur of the building's main hall, highlighting the immense scale of the logs and the rustic charm of the interior walkways. A testament to Oregon's rich timber heritage, the Forestry Building stood as a symbol of sustainable architecture and natural beauty until its unfortunate destruction by fire in 1964. This collectible item offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, preserving the memory of a truly extraordinary landmark and its significant place in Portland's history.