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Jim Fisher Volvo (1911, 1952), Portland
Operating continuously for 110 years as an auto dealership and repair shop, the Jim Fisher Volvo building stands as the last remnant of “auto row” on West Burnside in Portland. A 1952 remodel truly makes this building stand out: the addition of green Vitrolite glass was added to two sides of the four story building to modernize the facade. This use of Vitrolite is the largest known installation in Oregon and possibly the United States. The historic quantity of Vitrolite on the building proved to be a challenge for the preservation team, and thoughtful design was needed to repair squares of the Vitrolite with back-painted glass. Photo credit: R&H Construction
Congratulations to the entire project team that made this project possible:
Hennebery Eddy Architects
Fisher Family
kpff
R&H Construction
Lango Hanson Landscape Architects PC
Interface Engineering
City of Portland
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