architecture commercial lincoln county veterans memorial deck
toledo, oregon - 2002-2003




THE PROJECT
As part of an extensive urban renewal plan, to design an observation deck/park to be located in an empty lot
between two existing old buildings on Main Street of Toledo.
The upper deck would serve as a veterans memorial and a lower smaller and viewing deck/platform would provide views
of the port as well as stair access to the lower level and waterfront.
To provide storage areas under the deck for City use and also create additional off-street parking accessable from
the lower street.

THE SITE
A deep narrow site on Toledo's main street between two existing commercial buildings.

THE CLIENT
The City of Toledo
Sharon Branstiter, Mayor
Toledo, Oregon


unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc

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The Site



The Site, before, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2002.
A narrow, split level, lot between two commercial buildings.

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The Plan



Site Plan, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2014.
The street level features a large deck with seating and flower baskets next to Veterans Memorial plaques (graphic designs by others).
Stairs lead down one side to an observaton deck over-looking the waterfront.
Parking and City storage is accommodated on the lower street level.

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Streetside view, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2014.



Custom signage, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2014.



View from the lower street, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2014.
This view shows the parking area and access to the storage areas under the deck.



Mayor Sharon Branstiter checks out the observation deck, Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, Toledo, Oregon, 2002.





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