Parkway Manor (Portland State University)

Parkway Manor (Portland State University) — view
Parkway Manor (Portland State University). Photo: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
Parkway Manor

A five-story student residence at Portland State University that provided diverse housing options for students before its demolition in 2023.

At a glance

Parkway Manor was a purpose-built dormitory serving Portland State University’s residential community. The building housed approximately 120 residents across multiple unit types, from shared sleeper rooms to two-bedroom apartments.

History

The building operated as student housing at Portland State University until its demolition in 2023. Beyond this basic timeline, detailed historical information about its construction date and founding context is not available.

What you see

Parkway Manor rose five stories and contained a mix of residential units designed for different student needs. The complex included seven two-bedroom units, 24 one-bedroom units, 10 studios, and 13 shared sleeper rooms with communal bath, shower, and kitchen facilities.

Cultural significance

As a university residence hall, Parkway Manor supported student life at Portland State University, one of the Pacific Northwest’s major public institutions. The variety of unit types reflected evolving approaches to affordable campus housing.

Key facts

  • Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Coordinates: 45.5136, −122.6845
  • Building type: Student residence hall
  • Stories: Five
  • Demolition: 2023

Practical information & getting there

Parkway Manor no longer stands. The site is located in Portland’s central urban area, accessible via public transportation. For current information about Portland State University housing, visit the university’s residential life office.

Sources & resources

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online. Facts drawn from Wikipedia/Wikidata.

📷 Become a Cultural Heritage Online photographer

Share your photos of places: they stay published under your name as the author. The more they're seen, the more you get noticed — and soon a contest will reward the most appreciated photos.

Log in or sign up free to add a photo

Is this page about you?

This page is read by travellers and heritage enthusiasts who find it on Google. Tell us how you are connected to this place and we will take it from there.

📋 Copy & share on social
Scroll to Top