[4] Construction began in August 1913[5] and was completed in 1914, with the building opening on May 1, 1914.

[8] In 2008, it was purchased by the Church of Scientology for $5.38 million, with the expectation of becoming the headquarters for its Portland chapter.

[9] The Church sold the building in October 2013 for $4.35 million to Arthur Mutal Investments LLC, who plan to turn it into a hotel.

[10] As of September 2011, one of the ground-floor tenants of the building is Finnegan's Toys & Gifts, who moved to 820 SW Washington Street after occupying the Blanchard Building at 922 SW Yamhill Street since 1981.

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