Thank you to our guests and sponsors who joined us at the Sacred Spaces Lecture and Tour! Just a few weeks ago, Restore Oregon offered the unique experience of exploring the sacred and religious architecture of Pietro Belluschi. Guests had the opportunity to listen to the educational and entertaining lecture of Anthony Belluschi while appreciating […]
Lakeview’s Alger Theater Now Designated in the National Register of Historic Places
Restored marquee, Alger Theater. Photo courtesy of Lakeview Community Partnership. Worker’s dismantled the Alger Theatre’s marquee and blade sign fr restoration funded in part by a 2020 Oregon Heritage grant. Photo courtesy of Lakeview Community Partnership. Historic image of the Alger Theater. Photo courtesy of Lakeview Community Partnership. Rural Lake County’s oldest movie theater and […]
Ghost Mural Lighting Project to Debut at Historic Waldron Drug Building in The Dalles
On Friday May 17th, the City of The Dalles is literally lighting up its history and Restore Oregon will be there to celebrate with the community! Prepare to witness the magic unfold as the historic Waldron Drug Building undergoes a remarkable transformation. In collaboration with the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency and The City of […]
Historic Billy Webb Elks Lodge Working Hard to Recover from Devasting 2021 Fire, But Help is Still Needed
In the early morning of September 11th, 2021, the Billy Webb Elks Lodge in North Portland’s Albina neighborhood suffered a devastating fire as a result of trespassers. The decking attached to the rear of the building caught fire, which in turn ignited two adjacent walls and the roof above the lodge’s ballroom. Thankfully, the fire […]
Historic African American Billy Webb Elks Lodge Begins Recovery Effort from Tragic 2021 Fire
After an Outpouring of Community Support, The Billy Webb Elks Lodge, a Beacon of Portland’s African American Albina neighborhood, Now on the Path to Restoration Portland, Oregon (May 1, 2023) – The Billy Webb Elks Lodge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, announces that the first phase of construction is underway to repair […]
Oregon Black Pioneers and Moreland Resource Consulting Launch “Hidden Landmarks of Albina’s Black Community,” a Digital Exhibit Mapping Historic African American Properties in Albina
Hidden Landmarks of Albina’s Black Community is Digital Exhibit Mapping Historic African American Properties in Albina to Deepen the History of Portland’s Historically-Black Neighborhood Today at the Oregon Heritage Conference, in an effort to tell an inclusive story of Oregon’s past and raise awareness of Albina’s rich cultural heritage, Oregon Black Pioneers and Moreland […]
2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Announced!
Let’s Celebrate Heritage in Action! We are thrilled to share in the celebration to honor the 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recipients! These individuals, organizations, and projects have showcased unparalleled dedication to preserving Oregon’s rich heritage will be recognized at the upcoming Oregon Heritage Conference in Forest Grove on Thursday April 18th. Through our Most […]
Camp Namanu Receives Designation as National Historic District
Camp Namanu Receives Designation as National Historic District Serving as a Beacon of Community, Inclusivity, and Education Since 1924, Camp Namanu Now Officially Woven into the Fabric of Oregon’s Cultural and Historical Landscape In March 2024, Camp Namanu, a pioneer in outdoor education, experiential learning, and its commitment to inclusivity and diversity, was officially recognized as […]
Restore Oregon Unveils New Five-Year Strategic Framework
50 Years Ago Oregon was a Preservation Innovator. We Believe it Can be Again. Restore Oregon recognizes that the time is now to boldly move beyond traditional approaches to historic preservation to create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse preservation community in Oregon. Our Board of Directors and staff have worked together over the past year […]
Restore Oregon Brings an Exciting Twist to 2024 with the DeMuro Impact Awards!
We’re thrilled to share the news that this year’s DeMuro Awards is getting an exciting new twist! In 2024, Restore Oregon will present the DeMuro Impact Awards. Rather than project-focused awards, this year, the awards will focus on the people and organizations behind Oregon’s preservation movement and allow us to reimagine how we honor preservation […]