Originally known as the Day Building, this three-story brick apartment house was built in 1907 during Portland’s early apartment boom. It was developed by William L. Morgan, one of the city’s pioneering “apartment house kings,” to offer upscale flat-style homes in the prestigious NW Portland neighborhood after the 1905 World’s Fair spurred a housing demand. The building’s Colonial Revival design – complete with a stately columned porch and classical trim – reflected the era’s desire to make apartment living as elegant as a private mansion. Each unit was generously sized (originally 3-bedroom flats with separate living and dining rooms, butler’s pantries, and baths), catering to affluent families who wanted modern convenience without leaving the fashionable Alphabet District. Over the decades, The Flanders Building has remained a sought-after address, retaining its historic charm with high ceilings, hardwood millwork, and built-ins that harken back to Portland’s early 20th-century legacy‍. Its survival and good condition make it a prime example of Portland’s earliest purpose-built apartments and the enduring appeal of the Nob Hill neighborhood’s architecture.