Your Voice for Historic Preservation/Heritage/History is Needed – Please Attend The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon The Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation is spearheading “The Big Re/Think,” a statewide initiative aiming to fortify Oregon’s cultural sector by fostering sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. There are six workshops scheduled statewide to hear from the […]
Major Preservation Milestone for Billy Webb Elks Lodge
Major Preservation Milestone for Billy Webb Elks Lodge, One of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places In July 2025, the Billy Webb Elks Lodge completed the critical structural repairs to the iconic place cherished for its significance to Portland’s African American history and experience, and anchors the Albina neighborhood. The 99-year-old building suffered a devastating fire in […]
Restore Oregon’s Advocacy in Action: Update on Oregon Legislation
Above Image Credit: Rep Gomberg (and many others) provided this overview graphic in their constituent newsletter. Recap of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session from Restore Oregon Being a statewide education and advocacy nonprofit means that Restore Oregon’s work takes many sizes and forms to be the “voice” for historic preservation. We had a particularly positive […]
Announcing HB 3190 Now Signed by Governor
Pictured Above: Hotel Grand Stark, Portland OR, photo by Palisociety WE Did it! HB 3190 Now Signed into Law – Brings back Special Assessment for Historic Properties Program to Oregon Because of our collective efforts and voluminous public testimony, the first arts and culture bill of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session was signed into law […]
GOOD NEWS and Positive Progress in Our Policy Advocacy
Advocacy Updates on Our Work at State Legislature Restore Oregon would like to thank YOU and everyone who helped create a groundswell of engagement with the Oregon Legislature so far this session. This was a week of big progress for two bills specifically so we wanted to keep you informed and engaged! This week…
Presidential Executive Orders Impacting Historic Preservation
Pictured Above: Executive Director Nicole Possert, with Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Shaw Sprague, Vice President for Government Relations at the National Trust at 2024 Advocacy Week in Washington, DC. Presidential Executive Orders Impacting Historic Preservation Restore Oregon Plans Trip to Washington DC as Restore Oregon Prepares for 2025 […]
Action Alert – Please Show Support for Preservation in Oregon Legislature
Testify in Support of HB 3190 Bring Back a Preservation Financial Incentive The first public hearing for HB 3190 is tomorrow! It is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at 3 pm with the House Revenue Committee. Your action can make a difference to show statewide support for historic preservation. HB 3190 was introduced on […]
Our Proactive Advocacy Begins As 2025 Oregon Legislature Convenes
Restore Oregon Works with Rep Nosse on HB 3190 to Bring Back Financial Incentive The Oregon Legislature’s 2025 “long session” officially begins Tuesday January 21, 2024 but there are already over 2,000 bills introduced with many more anticipated. We have a big and important legislative agenda to share. Let’s start with Restore Oregon’s effort to […]
Erv Lind Field added to National Register of Historic Places
Restore Oregon cheered on the celebration event at Erv Lind Field! The plaque designating its listing in the National Register of Historic Places was unveiled! Pitches and games were played and dreams came true to honor these important untold stories. This is the 3rd designation for LGBTQ+ history in Portland, elevating the history and significance […]
Advocacy Alert: Support the Keller Re-Imagined
Picture Above: Rendering of 21st Century Keller, Hennebery Eddy Architects/Stufish Entertainment Architects Advocacy Alert: Support the Keller Re-Imagined with Public Testimony TODAY As you may have read in the current issue of FieldNotes, Restore Oregon fully supports and is advocating for the reuse of the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland. A wonderfully reimagined Keller, strengthened […]