For a century, tourists have paused in front of a butter cream-colored mansion at the northeast entrance of Portland’s Washington Park to take in the scene: The grand Mediterranean-style residence, designed by one of Oregon’s most respected architects, has Tuscan columns and a red clay tile roof. Few who have passed by knew that the 1926 Jacob Barde House contains clues to the self-made millionaire’s profession as a successful scrap-metal dealer. Under graceful white balustrades, a triple-arched entrance portico and wide front doors with ornate grillwork is a thick foundation reinforced with leftover World War I rifle barrels and cannons.
Barde’s specialty: liquidation of war surplus equipment. Today, the iconic Barde House on a prominent 0.33-acre lot at 2400 S.
W. Park Place is for sale for $2,450,000 . The historic home is well known because of its location, preserved classic architecture and as a favorite stop on holiday home tours .
“One of the most photographed homes in Portland ...
boasts all the charm of yesteryear with modern day conveniences,” said listing broker Amy Asivido of Keller Williams Premier Partners. The storied residence last sold in 2007 and has since been restored and renovated, including removing kitchen features from the 1960s and 1970s to create a home chef’s workspace with high-end appliances and plenty of storage in white cabinets and a butler’s pantry. Two islands topped by absolute black granite allow for meal preparation, informa.