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Suomi Hall is the meeting place of the Finnish Brotherhood of Astoria, Oregon. Long engaged in the local fishing and canning industries, the Finnish population of Astoria is widely regarded as one of the most influential and proud nationalities in the city, at one point boasting the largest number of Finns west of the Mississippi River. The Uniontown neighborhood is historically the center of Finnish cultural life in Astoria, and where radical socialist newspapers were published in the early part of the 20th century.
The hall itself was built in 1886 by the Finnish Temperance League as a social hall for Finns. In 1910, the entire building was moved to the waterfront of Uniontown, where it currently resides. In 1947, the building underwent renovations, the roof parapet being added at that time, as well as the iconic neon sign. The building has underwent a wild series of facade and structural changes, growing to over twice the size of its original footprint. What you can see from the outside is almost completely its post-1947 design, with the exception of the gabled section of the roof, dating back to its original 1886 layout!
This lot is a 3x2 eyecandy landmark, and I think it fits due to its historical value, however feel free to turn this into a commercial lot if you want.
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I had a lot of fun making this, so enjoy!
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