Historical Sites
The Port has a number of historic buildings and structures that are deemed to have significance by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). In order to honor and preserve these historic properties, the Port has catalogued their significant and noteworthy features. Some of these properties are not officially designated landmarks but still contain architectural features or other important aspects worthy of documentation.
Hangar "A" 7505
Flightcraft’s “A” Hangar was a striking example of mid-century Northwest aviation design—its glulam arches and modern layout became a recognizable gateway to PDX. Built in 1960 to house private aircraft operations, the hangar served as Flightcraft’s headquarters for over 40 years. From maintenance to showrooms, it played a key role in shaping Oregon’s private aviation industry. Though demolished in 2020, its story lives on in the region’s aviation history.
Hangar 701
Hangar 701 stood as a World War II-era maintenance hub at the heart of the Portland Army Air Base. Built in 1941 and later used by Horizon Air, the hangar supported military and civilian aviation for over half a century. It played a key role in Oregon’s wartime and trade history—and even withstood the historic Vanport Flood. Though demolished in 2007, its legacy remains part of the region’s story.
Hangar 8005
Hangar 8005, built in 1965 by Georgia-Pacific, is a rare example of Googie architecture applied to a private aircraft hangar. With its dramatic roofline and jet-age influence, the design reflected both aesthetic ambition and engineering innovation. Architect Ralph Bonadurer’s forward-thinking design not only captured the spirit of the era but also proved structurally resilient—drawing lessons from the devastating Columbus Day Storm.
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Hangar 701
Hangar 701 north façade.
Hangar 701 north façade.
Hangar 701 view to the northwest.
Hangar 701 north façade, view to the southeast. Note one-story 1962 modification.
Hangar 701 view to the southwest.
Hangar 701 and neighboring Ground Run-up Enclosure, view to the east.
Hangar 701 southeast corner.
Hangar 701 under construction in 1941. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1948 flooding at Portland International Airport, photo courtesy of The Oregonian.
1949 aerial, Port of Portland.
Enlarged view of Hangar 701 ca. 1950, taken from panoramic view of the airport. Photograph courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Note control tower in front (previously removed).
Hangar 8005, view from NE Airport Way to the east-northeast.
Hangar 8005, view to the south-southeast.
Hangar 8005 with nearby hangars, view to the south.
Hangar 8005, view to the west.
Hangar 8005 interior, view to the north-northeast.
Overview of commercial-industrial zone, ca. 1968, following construction of Hangar 8005; view to the south-southwest.
Hangar 8005 construction drawings ca. 1965.
Flightcraft “A” Hangar aerial view, looking southwest, ca. 1973.
Flightcraft facilities in 1962. Photo courtesy of Oregon Historical Society.
1963 aerial view of Flightcraft’s facilities looking westward towards the Portland International Airport terminal.
1963 aerial view of Flightcraft’s facilities showing the “A” Hangar, the three rectilinear t-hangars, and the relocated hangar in the foreground.
Flightcraft “A” Hangar overview showing its east and north façades, the view is towards the southwest.
Elevations of Flightcraft “A” Hangar showing the service wings, and early entrance design that was revised before construction.
Aerial view of the two military hangars at the western edge of the field; both of which were home to Flightcraft in the late 1940s.
Aerial view of Portland International Airport ca. 1960. “A” Hangar lower right.
1961, photo courtesy of The Oregonian.