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Smith's Block

Coordinates: 45°31′16.8″N 122°40′15.3″W / 45.521333°N 122.670917°W / 45.521333; -122.670917
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Smith's Block
Exterior of the restaurant Lechon, which is housed in Smith's Block, in 2020
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Town or cityPortland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°31′16.8″N 122°40′15.3″W / 45.521333°N 122.670917°W / 45.521333; -122.670917

Smith's Block, or Smith Block, is an historic building in Portland, Oregon's Old Town Chinatown, in the United States. The 24,000 square-foot structure was completed in 1872 for $50,000.[1] Designed by W.W. Piper, the building exhibits Italianate architecture and has been designated a Portland Historic Landmark.[2] It houses the restaurant Lechon.[3]

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  1. ^ Weinstein, Nathalie (2008-01-11). "Historic Smith's Block gets updated for new owners". Daily Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  2. ^ "Historic Resources Report 2: Data and Maps" (PDF). City of Portland, Oregon. Fall 2009. p. 54. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  3. ^ MacEvoy, Maya (2020-09-02). "Where to Find Excellent Empanadas Across the Portland Area". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
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