We can’t thank you enough for joining us yesterday—rain and shine—for Gather in the Garden at Victorian Belle. Not only did you celebrate Peggy Moretti and take part in some of our event activities, you took an active role in restoring Oregon. Each event ticket, auction purchase, and donation goes towards our mission to preserve, […]
Thank You for Joining us to Celebrate Mid-Century Modern
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our MCM Design Celebration this past weekend. It was SO MUCH FUN to gather in-person! Thank you for coming out! We hope you found the event fun and educational. Our goal was to inspire you to save old places and seek out Oregon’s cultural heritage. This event […]
Update on Federal Legislation (Funding) for Historic Preservation
Congress is starting the appropriations process which will determine Fiscal Year 2023 funding levels for historic preservation. Co-chairs of the Historic Preservation Caucus, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), are leading the bipartisan FY23 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) effort in the House. Their $200 million request for funding for the HPF would […]
We’re Bringing MCM BACK!
Restore Oregon Publishes Mid-Century Modern Retrospective Book to Raise Awareness of Oregon’s Architectural Heritage Publication Celebrated with Architectural Book Fair, MCM Lecture, and Home Tour Restore Oregon, the only state-wide nonprofit working to save historic places in Oregon, marks a return to in-person events by bringing back their popular mid-century modern (MCM) educational events. On […]
We are Hiring!
Founded in 1977, Restore Oregon is a state-wide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supported by members/donors, led by a volunteer board, and staffed by professionals, who help people save and revitalize historic places and spaces. We work on the front lines and behind the scenes to leverage relationships, resources, and creativity to preserve, protect, and pass forward […]
2020 Most Endangered Place Spring 2022 Update: Billy Webb Elks Lodge, Portland
Since the September 2021 fire that devastated the Billy Webb Elks Lodge (BWEL) ballroom, Restore Oregon and BWEL leadership have been working together on fundraising and restoration planning for the lodge, beginning with authorizing a condition assessment led by Restore Oregon Board member Sean Bolden, in collaboration with John Flynn of Resolve Architecture and Planning […]
Apply for the 2022 DeMuro Awards
Now in its 10th year, the DeMuro Awards promote historic preservation and reuse in Oregon by spotlighting and celebrating outstanding rehabilitation projects, and sharing the lessons learned from those case studies. The DeMuro Award honors the legacy of our friend and Board member, Art DeMuro, whose career embodied vision, persistence, creativity, excellence, and sound economics. The purpose […]
Portland Adopts Historic Resources Code
The Portland City Council’s January 26th meeting officially approved the Historic Resources Code Project. The code changes are now scheduled to go into effect on March 1, 2022. Restore Oregon has participated in the process and been an active member of the preservation community in this multi-year journey. City staff are hosting an online Lunch […]
Racist Attacks State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) meets three times a year to review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Normally, this is a low-key, yet public event. Unfortunately, an anonymous, cowardly racist joined SACHP’s October virtual meeting to harass the all-volunteer committee with vile slurs — a committee which includes members […]
Stand For Preservation: Your Voice, Your Story is Needed
The Walnut Park neighborhood in Northeast Portland. Photo credit: Dan Everhart. Tell Portland City Commissioners that Our Historic Places Matter! Take Action: Testify on the Historic Resources Code Project at Portland City Council on November 3, 2021, at 2pm The Historic Resources Code Project (HRCP) is the biggest rewrite of policies governing the management and protection of […]