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Theodore B. Wilcox Country Estate

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The Theodore B. Wilcox Country Estate, located in Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Theodore B. Wilcox Country Estate
Southwest 52nd Place, Portland Bridlemile

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Southwest 52nd Place 3769
97221 Portland, Bridlemile
Oregon, United States
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