Powell’s West Burnside store remodel starts today

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -

One of Portland's Powell's bookstores will get a makeover starting today.

Powell's City of Books located on 1005 West Burnside St. in downtown Portland announced the six-month-long remodeling project in May of last year.

While the flagship store said necessary improvements needed to be made, additional changes will be introduced to its store's Green and Blue rooms. A brand-new layout will update the store's look and feel while still maintaining Powell's historic spirit.

A new entrance and roof with energy-efficient windows will be enhanced by additional skylights and new lighting. The outside of the store will also get a fresh coat of paint.

The store said it will remain open during normal business hours. However, both the Green and Blue rooms will be closed. Books currently housed in those rooms will be temporarily moved to other parts of the building.

The Green Room entrance will also be closed. Customers can enter through the Orange Room at 11th Avenue and Couch Street.

Architects Ernest Munch and Corey Omey of Ernest R. Munch Architecture & Urban Planning, Walsh Construction Company, and the city of Portland will head the remodeling project.

Powell's City of Books is the independent bookseller's flagship location, offering 68,000 square feet of used, new, rare, and out-of-print books.

For the latest project updates and developments, you can visit Powell's remodeling website here.

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Powell’s West Burnside store remodel starts today