North Portland building added to the National Register of Historic Places

The John D. Marshall Building, now the Terry Family Funeral Home, was built in 1952. It was a place for Black professionals and doctors to provide their services.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The former Dr. John D. Marshall Building in North Portland, which is now a funeral home, was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places, following a nomination by the city of Portland and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.

On Monday, July 11, Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer and local leaders celebrated this recognition with a small ceremony where a plaque was given to the building’s owners, Bernie and Bobbie Foster.

The facility,

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