Triumphs Were Celebrated Across Oregon for Our Most Endangered Places Program! Restore Oregon’s MEP program works to share our technical expertise and network of resources with preservation efforts around the state. This program has anchored our free technical assistance services and advocacy work since 2011. As its name implies, the places in this program are […]
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 […]
Oregon Caves Chateau’s Announcement in Salem as One of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Pictured Above from L to R: Colin Deverell, National Parks Conservation Association, Nicole Possert, Restore Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek, Sue Densmore, Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau, Pam Bowman, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Photo Courtesy of the Office of Governor Kotek. Oregon Caves Chateau – One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places The National Trust for Historic Preservation today recognized the national significance and urgent preservation needs for the Oregon Caves Chateau and named it one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025. The Chateau, one of the nation’s great historic lodges, is […]
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 […]
Most Endangered Places: Save the Date!
The 99-year-old Gates School building has fulfilled many roles over the past century, and its original structure remains largely intact though interior and exterior renovations are required including retrofitting for access by people with disabilities. Photo by Gary Calicott and courtesy of UBC. Save the Date: Gates School Celebrates 100 Years! Gates School, a 2022 […]
Most Endangered Places UPDATE
Photos courtesy of Cumberland Community Events Center Most Endangered Places UPDATE: Cumberland Community Events Center Celebrates Restored Steeple & New Roof! Last year, the Cumberland Community Events Center (CCEC), a 2019 Most Endangered Place, received a grant from the Kinsman Foundation with Restore Oregon’s support for $50,000 to perform exterior restoration work, including the roof and […]
The Jantzen Beach Carousel Ready for Next Phase
Bring the Jantzen Beach Carousel to Your Community Learn more about this opportunity. Restore Oregon seeks visionary new owner to carry turn-key restoration project through completion With preservation planning nearly complete, Restore Oregon, Oregon’s only statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, is reactivating their search for a visionary entity or community with resources adequate to both assume ownership of […]
2022: A Year of Progress for Restore Oregon’s Preservation Programs
Waldron Brothers Drugstore (The Dalles) – After years of uncertainty about the fate of this 159-year old building, The Dalles City Council made a momentous decision about its future this past October – they voted unanimously to pursue preservation in place! The Friends of the Waldron Brothers Drugstore will work with the City to identify […]