Op-Ed by Restore Oregon and Architectural Heritage Center

Rendering of the renovation of the beloved Keller Auditorium and Keller Fountain. (Image courtesy of Halprin Landscape Conservancy). Vote Keller: Preserve Resources, Strengthen Portland’s Economy, and Revitalize Downtown Reinvesting in existing buildings is not only the greenest action we can take for the health of our city and the environment—it’s also the most responsible economic […]

Announcing Black Preservation Symposium – Register Now!

Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president of the National Trust, will speak Sept. 14 in Portland at the “Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon” symposium on discovering and preserving Black stories and places. “Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon” September 14, 2024 in […]

A big preservation welcome to Crystal!

Please Welcome our new Development Director, Crystal Alexander! For over 15 years, Crystal has used her dynamic people skills and collaborative abilities to implement, amplify, and increase the impact of strategic non-profit goals. After spending a decade in live events, she is a seasoned fundraiser, developer, and relationship builder. Along with consistency, Crystal believes that […]

Oregon’s Historic Places Recognize Black and LGBTQ+ Histories

Three Cheers! for Oregon’s Social History Advancements in the National Register of Historic Places with Black and LGBTQ+ Histories 2024 has been a banner year for National Register nominations and designations in Oregon primarily focused on social and cultural heritage and associated specifically with LBGTQ+ and Black history.  At their June meeting, the State Advisory […]

New History Book “Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve”

New History Book “Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve”  Introducing a new book, a visual journey through the rich history of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. This treasure trove of over 240 photographs captures the essence of Oregon’s iconic national treasure, nestled in the heart of Southern Oregon. The book not only chronicles […]

Window repairs to the fire-damaged, historic Billy Webb Elks Lodge were completed! 

Restoration of the second-story windows included installing two newly fabricated replica wood windows and two original windows repaired using hands-on preservation techniques made possible by Restore Oregon’s Urban Racial Justice Field School. Led by the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation program, the local community, Lodge members, and students participated in the two-day field school workshop […]