Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Pacific Northwest Bell Building (Historic Name)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 7, 2018
1. Pacific Northwest Bell Building (Historic Name) Marker
Inscription.
Pacific Northwest Bell Building (Historic Name). . A two-story commercial building built of concrete with massive timber framing with orange and buff brick veneer. In its classical entryway and its use of classical symmetry and balance the building is suggestive of Renaissance Revival style. Decorative diamond-shaped panels suggest art deco style influence. Telephone equipment was located on the ground floor with the operators located on the second floor. The building included generators, battery supplies and sump pumps to protect the valuable telephone equipment. , This building is a contributing structure to the Lewiston Historic District listed in the National Resister of Historic Places on June 5, 1975
A two-story commercial building built of concrete with massive timber framing with orange and buff brick veneer. In its classical entryway and its use of classical symmetry and balance the building is suggestive of Renaissance Revival style. Decorative diamond-shaped panels suggest art deco style influence. Telephone equipment was located on the ground floor with the operators located on the second floor. The building included generators, battery supplies and sump pumps to protect the valuable telephone equipment.
This building is a contributing structure to the Lewiston Historic District listed in the National Resister of Historic Places on June 5, 1975
Erected by Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list.
Location. 46° 25.326′ N, 117° 1.776′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. Marker is at the intersection of D Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 D Street, Lewiston ID 83501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
2. Pacific Northwest Bell Building (Historic Name)
The marker is at the far right corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
