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Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families. LEARN MORE.
The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. It was built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock.
The best way to find Pittock Mansion is to follow the street signs on Burnside. From Downtown; Travel West on W Burnside. About 2 miles past NW 23rd you will see a sign for Pittock Mansion at a yellow flashing light. Turn right at the light onto NW Barnes road. Follow the green and white signs to Pittock Mansion. From the West (Hillsboro ...
PORTLAND’S HOUSE ON THE HILL. Pittock Mansion is a 16,000 square foot French Renaissance style home. It was designed by architect Edward T. Foulkes who trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the French École des Beaux-Arts.
Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was a modern home with unique architecture and the latest technology. Experience the story of Portland through the lives of one of its most influential families and get to know the pioneer spirit behind its transformation from “stumptown” to modern, industrial city.
Nestled high in the West Hills, the mansion overlooks Portland’s skyline from 1,000 feet up with views of five volcanoes Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Rainer, and Mount Jefferson. The mansion museum features early Portland history throughout.
Once the private home of the Portland pioneer Pittock family, this 22-room house was designed by architect Edward Foulkes and completed in 1914. The mansion sits 1,000 feet above sea level on 46 acres and commands a view of five mountains in the Cascade Range.
May 30, 2024 · High in the West Hills above Northwest Portland and surrounded by Forest Park, the historic turn-of-the-century Pittock Mansion offers picture-perfect views of the city and its surroundings and insights into Portland history.
About Pittock Mansion: A 16,000-square-foot mansion with 44 rooms (23 which are open to viewing) in Portland's West Hills that is rooted in history. Visitors can enjoy the architecture, stunning views or the history of the Pittock family.
Every house tells a story. Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion provides a glimpse into Portland’s growth and transformation around the turn of the century from pioneer town to a modern industrialized city. Explore permanent exhibits, centered around the home's intriguing architecture, family, and lifestyle, as well as temporary exhibits throughout ...
