Photography

PDX Architecture

Photographs by Ancil Nance

Portland, Oregon has a rich architectural heritage spanning from Victorian-era buildings to bold contemporary structures. These photographs document the city's built environment — its bridges, towers, civic spaces, and neighborhoods.

Portland Architecture I

Downtown Portland's historic core — the Pioneer Courthouse, cast-iron facades, and the early 20th-century streetscape.

Portland Architecture II

Mid-century and postwar Portland — the bridges, the waterfront, and the city's expansion across the West Hills.

Portland Architecture III

Contemporary Portland — the Pearl District, South Park Blocks, and the new civic buildings of the 21st century.

Portland Architecture IV

Neighborhoods and vernacular architecture — the Craftsman bungalows, Victorian houses, and commercial strips of inner Portland.

These photographs are featured in the book PDX Architecture — Photographs by Ancil Nance.

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