Our History

Love that endures the test of time

The Victorian Belle Mansion

Where time stands still and graciousness is a way of life.

The historic Victorian Belle Mansion was built in 1885 as a gift from David Cole to his wife, Amanda. Constructed of lumber milled entirely on the property, the original building cost came to $8,000, a large sum in those days.

Cole was a ship captain who later owned a chain of local hardware and lumber stores. The house is said to be one of the first in Portland to have running hot and cold water, central heating, interior electricity, and a windmill-powered water pump.

The house now holds historical artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries: antique furniture, art, vintage photographs, lithographs, and much more.

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the mansion has much of its original interiors, along with numerous Povey stained glass windows

The Victorian Belle was a private home until the 1990’s, when it was converted into an event venue.

The Victorian Belle Mansion was featured in The Oregonian. This lovely piece perfectly illustrates the storied past of the Victorian Belle Mansion. From the article: "Historians believe the Cole House was the first Portland-area residence to have indoor electricity and hot-and-cold running water supplied by a windmill-powered water pump." Another first: Rooms were vented to a wood-burning stove to provide central heating. A voice-powered intercom, similar to tube systems found on ships, summoned servants.

The second floor hallway of the Victorian Belle Mansion

Explore

The Venue

The beautiful Victorian Belle mansion and gardens will take your breath away.

The Food

In-house catering with uncompromising quality and attention to detail. 

Looking for the perfect venue for your company’s summer gathering? We have in-house catering, beverage service, tables, chairs, and dish ware! Service staff is also included in our rental packages!
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A Baroque Revelry at the Victorian Belle: Music, Magic, and Marvels of the 18th Century on Saturday, May 13th at 6:00 pm.  More info at victorianbelle.com/shows-events/
@cantores_in_ecclesia_pdx presents Byrd at the Belle: A fundraising event for the William Byrd Festival on Sunday, May 7th at 3:00.  More info at victorianbelle.com/shows-events/  or  cantoresinecclesia.org
Still looking for the perfect wedding venue? Come visit us on May 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  Need to add a few friends to your vendor team? Come meet a few of our favorite vendors, grab a drink from our bar and browse the beautiful Victorian Belle in all her spring glory set with sample ceremony and reception layouts.  #portlandweddingvenues 
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One of Portland's best wedding venues, the Victorian Belle Mansion is a private 2.5-acre estate located just 10 minutes from downtown, and 20 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX).