So the bad news is that we didn't get this post up in time for you to take advantage of last night's free admission to the historic Pittock Mansion. The good news is that we can still take you inside the majestic home, perched high above Portland.
A Look at the Pittock Mansion
Portland
Built in 1914 for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, the couple only lived there for only five years before they both passed away at ages 84 and 72, respectively. The Pittock family continued to reside in the mansion until 1958, when a grandson put it on the market.
With the threat of demolition and the importance of historic preservation, the City of Portland wound up buying the home for $225,000 in 1964. It opened to the public 15 months later and has been a local favorite ever since.
Though the Pittock Mansion is anything but modern -- preserved with turn-of-the-century decor -- some of the features are surprisingly progressive; a central vacuum system, intercoms and indirect lighting, to name a few. And while it incorporates Turkish, English and French designs, the Pittocks hired Oregon craftsmen and used Northwest materials to build the house.
With 23 rooms, a three-car garage, a greenhouse and a servants' residence, all situated on 46 acres of land, there's no doubt the magnificent Pittock will still provides plenty of modern-day inspiration.
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they bought that MANSION for $226 THOUSAND??? that's it? boy if i only had a timemachine...
view Oneformybaby's profile
What does the city use the residence for now, does anyone know?
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The Turkish Smoking Room there fascinated me as a child. Its ceiling is fantastic----extreme style, fun colors, and the intimacy of a space that beckoned me to cross the rope and relax.
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davidasposted - the city uses it as a museum:
http://pittockmansion.com/
view Kim in PDX's profile
You also don't have to pay to go inside to enjoy one of the best parts of the mansion--the view from its garden!
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I went to college in Portland and got to tour the Pittock Mansion on a field trip as part of a History course. It was absolutely wonderful; I'd love to see it again if I ever go back to visit the Pacific Northwest.
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Not only did I get to visit this BEAUTIFUL mansion on my first trip to the Pacific Northwest a few months ago, I got to play the original Steinway in the music room! During the tour, they asked if anyone played, and I was the only one who raised her hand. I'm not terribly good, but I have to say it sounded pretty amazing in that room!
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