Flinn Block

Albany, Oregon

The 1887 Flinn Block is one of Albany’s most notable historic commercial buildings. The French Second Empire styled building’s ornamental features include use of cast iron, sheet metal and wood. Originally, there was a bank located in the westernmost bay with retail area to the east. The upper story has heavily detailed original woodwork in the rooms and halls. The second floor exterior remains much as is was originally designed. The cornice and parapet date to the fire of 1911. The first floor storefronts were also remodeled at that time using prismatic glass transoms and large display windows.

The project included a rehabilitation of the exterior façade that removed the 1970’s era storefronts. The former mosaic tiled retail entry was repaired and a new entry for retail and second floor access was created. At the interior, new tenant spaces were crafted by removing suspended ceilings, restoration of the pressed metal ceilings, wood windows, wood floors and interiors. The building shares systems and access with the historic Ames Building to the east [left side in photo], where a new elevator has been installed.

Exterior View of the Flinn Block

Restored Entry and Cast Iron

Second Floor Lobby

Second Floor Office Space