citations & references:

• Years: 2003 [per website: Built from the ground up in 2003]

• Per www.steamportland.com “Steam Portland is Oregon's largest private men's bathhouse. We are an exclusive club for men only and a membership is required to enter. Built from the ground up in 2003, Steam Portland designed the club for an ergonomic flow and relaxing experience. There are no dead-end hallways, unique lighting for different areas of the club, and the Northwest's largest outdoor sun deck. All rooms are designed to maximize space with full size single or queen beds.”

  Our exclusive Hot Tub is a Northwest only feature and has the highest inspection ratings from Multnomah County Health Department. Kept at a comfortable 102 degrees, you'll find its cleanliness and comfort most relaxing. The large Steam Room features an amphitheater style seating, a rainfall shower and is kept at a relaxing and sweat inducing 104 degrees.

• EXCLUSIVE 102 DEGREE HOT TUB

• 104 DEGREE LARGE STEAM ROOM - CLOSED

• FULLY NUDE SUN DECK

• 8 INDUSTRIAL SHOWERS

• 4 LOCATIONS: SPA, STEAM, DECK & MAIN

• 6 DIFFERENT ROOM TYPES

• BASIC, VIEW, VIDEO, DOUBLE VIDEO

• VIP DOUBLE VIDEO SUITE

• FULL SIZE LOCKERS WITH LOCK

• SHOWER VIDEO LOUNGE

• AMPHITHEATER VIDEO LOUNGE

• PRIVATE SLING ROOM

• PUBLIC SLING ROOM

• TUNNEL PLAY AREA

• OUT DOOR DECK SMOKING AREA

• PRODUCTS, DRINKS AND SNACK MACHINE

• Per Just Out December 17, 2004, page 35 “NEW QUEER EVE” For the boys, Steam hosts a Blackout party starting at 10 p.m., when the lights go out and glow sticks come on. Sound exciting? Well, it will be, especially when Rascal Video Star Doug Jefferies gives a midnight shower show to go with the champagne toast. Steam is the place to be for naughty New Year’s Eve fun. You must be 18 or older and a member to attend. Steam is located at 2885 NE Sandy Blvd. and online at www.steamportland.com

• Cited in THE GUIDE Magazine www.guidemag.com October 2005 in article PORTLAND “Oregon’s little gem Steam Portland (2885 NE Sandy Blvd) is the newest club in the Northwest “a destination in itself. Open 24/7. The facility is big, bright and modern with a large steam room, spa pool, secluded rooftop sunbathing, a comfortable video lounge and a smoking area; also private spa rooms, theme rooms lockers and internet access. Snacks, beverages and supplies are for sale. They have an outdoor plaza fire-pit for parties and events and and adjacent parking space. There are $7 student locker anytime-rates, and an $8, three-day out-of-towner special.”

• “Another bathhouse, but this one is strictly for men, and requires membership. Special events include STI testing, and while the dress code is generally "nothing," a towel, underwear or fetish wear are also acceptable. Bonus points for the nude sun deck.” https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/10/30/a-roundup-of-portland-sex-clubs/

Per https://queerintheworld.com/gay-portland-oregon-travel-guide/: “Steam on Sandy Boulevard – Oregon’s largest private men’s bathhouse built from the ground up in 2003. Steam is an exclusive club for men only and a membership is required to enter. Inside you’ll find the Northwest’s largest outdoor sun deck, a large Steam Room features amphitheater-style seating, rainfall showers and a large hot tub spa with 70″ big screen. Split across two levels you’ll also like a large play area, video lounge, lockers and rooms with full size single or queen beds. Safe, clean and fun – Steam on Sandy Boulevard is one of the best gay bathhouses in the USA!”