Pictured Above: Sue Densmore(Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau), Senator Jeff Merkley, & Nicole Possert (Restore Oregon) at United States Capitol in 2026. On November 9, 2026, the Senate held a procedural vote (a cloture vote) and it passed 73-25. What does this mean? The Senate has moved to advance and open the floor […]
Historic 1894 Burnside Bridge Span Available for Relocation
Sponsored Content — Paid for by the Oregon Department of Transportation Historic 1894 Burnside Bridge Span Available for Relocation The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Clackamas County are offering the historic Bull Run River Bridge (No. 06521) for donation to any private or public party interested in relocating and maintaining the structure at another […]
TAKE ACTION: Oppose S.5653 as Currently Drafted
Pictured Above: United States Capitol on Sunny Day, Photo by Andy Feliciotti. Another line of attack on historic preservation opened with the introduction of a bill in the Senate that targets the gutting of the bedrock laws of historic preservation and the environment. Senate bill S.5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), […]
Significant Barrier Removed for Affordable Housing/Adaptive Reuse
Pictured Above: The former Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon, was converted to 17 new affordable housing apartments by DevNW and was the subject of a recent legal challenge. (Photos by Chris D’Arcy). Oregon Court Removes Significant Barrier for Affordable Housing through Adaptive Reuse By Carrie Richter, Restore Oregon’s Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair […]
Breaking News! Read Letters to Congress Defending Section 106
Pictured Above: A historic 1947 photo of the Daniel and Melinda Waldo House, outside of Salem, is proposed for demolition and is currently in an active Section 106 review process, where the public still has a voice and a process to be informed about the project. Photo Courtesy of Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, […]
TAKE ACTION: Defend Heritage – Help Defend Section 106
Pictured Above: A historic 1947 photo of the Daniel and Melinda Waldo House, outside of Salem, is proposed for demolition and is currently in an active Section 106 review process, where the public still has a voice and a process to be informed about the project. Photo Courtesy of Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, […]
Action Alert: Protect Oregon’s Historic Assets!
Take Action Today – Join our Fight Against a New Federal Threat to Historic, Natural and Cultural Resources Everywhere! Pictured Above: Crater Lake National Park represents our nation’s natural, historic and cultural heritage, now under threat. Our organization worked for many years to save the historic Lodge that sits on the rim. Photo courtesy Travel […]
Hollywood Theatre Turns 100!
The Hollywood Theatre Turns 100! ***Celebrate with the Hollywood 100 Challenge*** The Hollywood Theatre does more than just screen new movies. Their work inspires, educates and connects community through the art of film, while preserving the historic Hollywood Theatre and the world-class Movie Madness video collection.” This year, the theatre is celebrating 100 […]
Homecoming for Portland’s Historic Elk Fountain!
A Triumphant Homecoming for Portland’s Historic Elk Fountain! The restoration of the historic Elk Fountain in Portland was completed and the bronze sculpture returned to its granite base just in time for a public celebration of its return on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Hailed by the Portland Parks Foundation as its “homecoming,” the event gathered […]
Soirée Success!
Soirée Success! We had a truly memorable adventure kicking off our 2026 Modernism series with the Spirit Soirée on Sunday, March 15th! The event was a beautiful combination of history and community, held in a stunning space with fascinating stories. A huge thank you to our hosts, Bryce & Logan, from Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum, […]