The Porter Building, Woodland, California
historic place
The Porter Building is a historic place in Woodland, Yolo County. Designed in 1913 by architect W.H. Weeks, the building exhibits the Second Renaissance Revival architectural style. Its exterior features buff-colored Roman brick and an arched entrance. Inside, the lobby has marble walls and floors. For its era, the Porter Building offered modern amenities for Woodland. These included the city's first electric elevator, a steam heating system, and telephone service in each office. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is a significant example of early 20th-century commercial architecture within the Downtown Woodland Historic District.