1902/30 Charles E. Berg Building, Portland, Oregon

 

The Charles E. Berg building sits on Broadway and stands apart from the rest of the street with its amazing gold inlay, deep blue panels up top and green-black facade (depending on the time of day it can appear more green or black). Berg started as an umbrella/glove retailer but branched out into women\’s wear because…what future would an umbrella retailer have in Oregon? 🙂