NEW TOWER CONSTRUCTION
Photo courtesy City of Portland archives (file #A2006-006.143)
Using modular construction, the new Blitz tower is assembled in the winter of 1973-1974.
Photo courtesy City of Portland archives (file #A2001.045.147)
Out with the old, in with the new.
Photo courtesy City of Portland archives (file #A2001.045.144)
The third story is lowered into place.
Photo courtesy City of Portland archives (file #A2001.045.146)
With the roof in place, the main structure now is complete.
The Rose Cup Room would be added to the right of the tower in 1976. It was donated as a gift to PIR by The Portland Rose Festival Association. Both structures are still in use today.
Copyright © 2002 Greg Rollin. All photos and copyrighted information used with permission. While I have gone to much effort to ensure the accuracy of the information posted here, the possibility for error exists. In my research, I sometimes found conflicting information even from credible sources. Should you see anything you believe to be in error, please e-mail
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