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, […]
Support Preservation, Grow Your Business
Partner with Restore Oregon: Support Preservation, Grow Your Business Maximize Your Support and Exposure with Annual Sponsorship Elevate your commitment to historic preservation and gain visibility by joining our Annual Sponsorship program. Sponsorship encompasses all the benefits of a business membership plus significant additional marketing and networking opportunities. It is the most powerful way to […]
A Warm Welcome to 2026’s New Board Members
A Warm Welcome to 2026’s New Board Members & Executive Leadership 2026 starts off with a change in organizational leadership and the addition of new board members. Current board member Larissa Rudnicki is now our president and Richard De Wolf is our secretary. Restore Oregon is privileged to have robust expertise with these leaders alongside […]
Open Space Series – A Treasure Trove of Modernist Homes
Pictured Above: Moonrise at the Belluschi residence, photo by Marti Belluschi. Open Space Series – A Treasure Trove of Modernist Homes By Marti and Anthony Belluschi, FAIA First-person reflection from Restore Oregon Modernism Committee members and owners of the Burkes-Belluschi House, a National Register-listed work of a Modern master. Tony and I were very pleased […]
Open Space on Oregon’s Modernist Architecture
Pictured Above: See these and more photos from Open Space’s recent filming trip to Oregon on their Instagram page, @openspaceseries. Photos by Open Space. Open Space to Soon Shine a National Spotlight on Oregon’s Modernist Architecture By Marisa Swenson of Modern Homes Collective* The Open Space series was created in 2019 by architecture enthusiasts and […]
Announcing the Winners of the Pets ‘n Preservation 2026 Calendar Photo Contest!
Congratulations to our Pets ‘n Preservation Cover Photo winner: Toby! Toby is happy to enjoy the sunset at the Coquille River Lighthouse in Bandon, Oregon. The historic lighthouse began operation in 1896. Now in need of restoration, the team of Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers is working diligently to save it. Restore Oregon is thrilled to […]
Most Endangered Places (MEP) Triumphs in 2025
Triumphs Were Celebrated Across Oregon for Our Most Endangered Places Program! Restore Oregon’s MEP program works to share our technical expertise and network of resources with preservation efforts around the state. This program has anchored our free technical assistance services and advocacy work since 2011. As its name implies, the places in this program are […]
OREGON MADE Home Tour: A Spectacular Day of Fun!
THANK YOU to all our attendees who made the tour a joy! Thank you to the close to 500 registered guests, volunteers, sponsors, and homeowners who made this year’s OREGON MADE tour a massive success! We’re thrilled so many connected with and appreciated the incredible homes showcased. Your passion for historic architecture fuels our mission. […]
The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon
Your Voice for Historic Preservation/Heritage/History is Needed – Please Attend The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon The Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation is spearheading “The Big Re/Think,” a statewide initiative aiming to fortify Oregon’s cultural sector by fostering sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. There are six workshops scheduled statewide to hear from the […]