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The '''Golden West''' is an historic building in [[Portland, Oregon]], United States. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Everett in [[Northwest Portland, Oregon|northwest Portland]]'s [[Pearl District, Portland, Oregon|Pearl District]], the structure is also known as the '''Broadmoor Hotel''', '''Golden West Hotel''', and '''New Golden West Building'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Golden West Building |url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/253539/new-golden-west-building-portland-or-usa |publisher=[[Emporis]] |access-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204213234/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/253539/new-golden-west-building-portland-or-usa |url-status=live }}</ref>
The '''Golden West''' is an historic building in [[Portland, Oregon]] in the United States. Located at the intersection of [[Broadway (Portland, Oregon)|Broadway]] and Everett streets in [[Northwest Portland, Oregon|northwest Portland]]'s [[Pearl District, Portland, Oregon|Pearl District]], the structure is also known as the '''Broadmoor Hotel''', '''Golden West Hotel''', and '''New Golden West Building'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Golden West Building |url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/253539/new-golden-west-building-portland-or-usa |publisher=[[Emporis]] |access-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204213234/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/253539/new-golden-west-building-portland-or-usa |url-status=dead }}</ref> The original five-story hotel was operated by William D. Allen, a former railroad worker and Black man for twenty-five years in the early 20th century. In the 21st century, the building has been operated by Central City Concern, a non-profit agency.<ref name=Oregonian/>


According to [[KOIN]], the building is "one of the most important landmarks in Portland's Black history" and was "the center of Black life in Portland" during the early 1900s.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-03|title=Where We Live: The Golden West Hotel’s Black history|url=https://www.koin.com/hidden-history/where-we-live-the-golden-west-hotels-black-history/|access-date=2022-02-04|website=KOIN.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204213231/https://www.koin.com/hidden-history/where-we-live-the-golden-west-hotels-black-history/|url-status=live}}</ref> The city has nominated the structure for inclusion on the [[National Register of Historic Places]];<ref>{{Cite web|last=Perry|first=Douglas|date=2022-02-03|title=Golden West Hotel, Portland’s ‘Black cultural hub’ before falling into disrepair, makes case for national recognition|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/golden-west-hotel-portlands-black-cultural-hub-before-falling-into-disrepair-makes-case-for-national-recognition.html|access-date=2022-02-04|website=[[The Oregonian]]|language=en|archive-date=2022-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203163059/https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/golden-west-hotel-portlands-black-cultural-hub-before-falling-into-disrepair-makes-case-for-national-recognition.html|url-status=live}}</ref> the listing was approved in February 2022.<ref>{{NRHPweekly}}</ref>
According to [[KOIN]], the building is "one of the most important landmarks in Portland's Black history" and was "the center of Black life in Portland" during the early 1900s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boddie|first=Ken|date=February 3, 2020|title=Where We Live: The Golden West Hotel's Black history|url=https://www.koin.com/hidden-history/where-we-live-the-golden-west-hotels-black-history/|access-date=February 4, 2022|publisher=KOIN|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204213231/https://www.koin.com/hidden-history/where-we-live-the-golden-west-hotels-black-history/|url-status=live}}</ref> The city of Portland nominated the structure for inclusion on the [[National Register of Historic Places]];<ref name=Oregonian>{{Cite web|last=Perry|first=Douglas|date=February 3, 2022|title=Golden West Hotel, Portland's 'Black cultural hub' before falling into disrepair, makes case for national recognition|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/golden-west-hotel-portlands-black-cultural-hub-before-falling-into-disrepair-makes-case-for-national-recognition.html|access-date=February 4, 2022|website=[[The Oregonian]]|archive-date=February 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203163059/https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/golden-west-hotel-portlands-black-cultural-hub-before-falling-into-disrepair-makes-case-for-national-recognition.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and the listing was approved in February 2022.<ref>{{NRHPweekly}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Northwest Portland, Oregon]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Northwest Portland, Oregon]]


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==External links==
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* [https://centralcityconcern.org/housing-location/golden-west/ Golden West] at Central City Concern
* [https://centralcityconcern.org/housing-location/golden-west/ Golden West] at Central City Concern
* [https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/golden_west_hotel/#.Yf2aQC-B2Rs Golden West Hotel] at the [[Oregon Encyclopedia]]
* [https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/golden_west_hotel/#.Yf2aQC-B2Rs Golden West Hotel] at the [[Oregon Encyclopedia]]
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Revision as of 03:34, 13 June 2024

Golden West
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General information
Address707 Northwest Everett Street
Town or cityPortland, Oregon
LandVereinigte Staaten
Coordinates45°31′31″N 122°40′40″W / 45.5253°N 122.6778°W / 45.5253; -122.6778

The Golden West is an historic building in Portland, Oregon in the United States. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Everett streets in northwest Portland's Pearl District, the structure is also known as the Broadmoor Hotel, Golden West Hotel, and New Golden West Building.[1] The original five-story hotel was operated by William D. Allen, a former railroad worker and Black man for twenty-five years in the early 20th century. In the 21st century, the building has been operated by Central City Concern, a non-profit agency.[2]

According to KOIN, the building is "one of the most important landmarks in Portland's Black history" and was "the center of Black life in Portland" during the early 1900s.[3] The city of Portland nominated the structure for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places;[2] and the listing was approved in February 2022.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "New Golden West Building". Emporis. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Perry, Douglas (February 3, 2022). "Golden West Hotel, Portland's 'Black cultural hub' before falling into disrepair, makes case for national recognition". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Boddie, Ken (February 3, 2020). "Where We Live: The Golden West Hotel's Black history". KOIN. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Weekly listing". National Park Service.