The old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop in Northeast Portland has become a magnet for vandalism. The developer blames the city for slowing renovation.
PORTLAND, Oregon — The old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop in Northeast Portland is a skeleton of what it used to be. The historic building, which dates back more than a century, has become a magnet for vandals. The three-story structure is covered in spray paint, scattered with broken glass and loose bricks. Old tents and debris often litter the property.
“It is quite an eyesore and it’s been this way for years,” said Warren Webb, co-owner of the Blind Onion Pizza and Pub, which
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