[4] With its rusticated sandstone base, over-scaled arches at street level, and stone carvings, the eight-story building is a strong example of Romanesque Revival architecture.
It was made completely from materials found in Oregon.
Completed in 1892, it is named after Frank Dekum, a German immigrant who opened Portland's first candy shop.
During construction, masons reportedly drank beer instead of the usual coffee.
This article about a property in Oregon on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.