Restore Oregon

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Grow Your Business with Us! Restore Oregon has created a number of ways for business partners to connect with our programs and unique audiences AND support our work. Annual Corporate Support: benefits can include listing in our online Business Directory, inclusion on our website footer, FieldNotes monthly enewsletters, and quarterly magazines. Event Sponsorships: benefits can […]

Image courtesy of The Cultural Landscape Foundation. Often referred to as “the matriarch of landscape architecture in the Pacific Northwest,” Barbara Vorse Fealy was an accomplished landscape architect and the first woman in Oregon elected as a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. With the notable exception of the Portland Garden in Yurigahara […]