While the Chateau is currently closed, those who travel to see the Cave can still enjoy the exterior beauty of the historic Chateau lodge. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau Merkley’s 2024 Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge We LOVE Sen Merkley and his team’s desire to get Oregonians to experience our historic […]
Veterans Memorial Coliseum’s Restoration
Historic image of the Coliseum. Photo by Art Hupy, University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections Veterans Memorial Coliseum’s Restoration: A Cause for Celebration An Article By Brian Libby After 15 years of grassroots effort to save Veterans Memorial Coliseum, this June, construction began on a two-year, $40 million restoration from a design by renowned Chicago […]
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 […]
Celebrate Pietro Belluschi’s 125th birthday!
Celebrate Pietro Belluschi’s Portland Legacy on his 125th birthday! Please join us for a festive gathering with wine, appetizers, and an inspiring panel discussion. This discussion will highlight one of Oregon’s most honored architects and promises to illuminate the importance of architecture, preservation, art, and history in our lives. In a conversation on Pietro Belluschi’s […]
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 […]
A warm preservation welcome to Sabrina!
Please Welcome our Events and Development Coordinator Sabrina Miller! Having volunteered with non-profit organizations for as long as she can remember, Sabrina is excited to take a more active role with Restore Oregon. After earning her Master’s in Architecture in Ohio, she and her partner relocated to Portland partly due to the regional focus on […]
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 […]