Pictured Above from L to R: Colin Deverell, National Parks Conservation Association, Nicole Possert, Restore Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek, Sue Densmore, Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau, Pam Bowman, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Photo Courtesy of the Office of Governor Kotek. Oregon Caves Chateau – One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
UO’s Historic Preservation Graduate Program Hires New Director
UO’s Historic Preservation Graduate Program Hires New Director, Returns to Eugene Amalia Leifeste has been appointed to serve as the next Director of Historic Preservation at the University of Oregon, a graduate program that is part of the School of Architecture and Environment from the College of Design. The university moved the program back to […]
Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places The National Trust for Historic Preservation today recognized the national significance and urgent preservation needs for the Oregon Caves Chateau and named it one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025. The Chateau, one of the nation’s great historic lodges, is […]
MARK PRAIRIE SCHOOLHOUSE GRAND RE-OPENING
You’re invited! After more than four long years, the Mark Prairie Historical Society is ready to celebrate and welcome the neighbors and greater community back into the revitalized 1879 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse! The Historical Society will host a Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30 – 8:00 pm. The Canby Chamber will have […]
Main Street America recognizes Sheri Stuart
Main Street America is proud to recognize Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator at Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. Main Street America announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor, recognizing individuals who […]
Free Event for Zion Lutheran’s 75th Anniversary!
Pictured Above: Interior of Zion Lutheran Sanctuary, Photo by Stephanie Brown. Free Event for Zion Lutheran’s 75th Anniversary On Saturday May 3, 2025, Zion Lutheran Church will be observing the 75th Anniversary of their Pietro Belluschi designed house of worship. Restore Oregon supporters and the general public are invited to their presentation and celebration of […]
Exciting News for the Jennings Lodge Camp Meeting Site and Retreat Center
Pictured Above: North from Jenn Ave Congratulation’s to the Jennings Lodge Camp Meeting Site Exhibit The Jennings Lodge Camp Meeting Site Exhibit will have its grand opening at the Museum of the Oregon Territory on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12 – 4 pm and all are welcome! This new exhibit was developed by the […]
GOOD NEWS and Positive Progress in Our Policy Advocacy
Advocacy Updates on Our Work at State Legislature Restore Oregon would like to thank YOU and everyone who helped create a groundswell of engagement with the Oregon Legislature so far this session. This was a week of big progress for two bills specifically so we wanted to keep you informed and engaged! This week…
Happy Women’s History Month!
Pictured above – clockwise from top left: Anne De Wolf shows guests the hidden features of the kitchen; Melanie Nead of Lonesome Pictopia sharing information to the guests; tour guests gathered in the main living room space. Happy Women’s History Month! To kick off Women’s History Month, Restore Oregon collaborated with sponsor Arciform for a […]
FIVE New Main Streets Added to the Oregon Main Street Network
Baker City; Photos Courtesy of Baker City Downtown FIVE New Main Streets Added to the Oregon Main Street Network Oregon Main Street (OMS) has accepted Baker City Downtown at the Designated Main Street level of the Oregon Main Street Network and added Downtown Bend Business Association, Corvallis Downtown Organization, Main Street Mosier, and the Yamhill […]