Sponsored Content — Paid for by the Oregon Department of Transportation Historic 1894 Burnside Bridge Span Available for Relocation The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Clackamas County are offering the historic Bull Run River Bridge (No. 06521) for donation to any private or public party interested in relocating and maintaining the structure at another […]
TAKE ACTION: Defend Heritage – Help Defend Section 106
Pictured Above: A historic 1947 photo of the Daniel and Melinda Waldo House, outside of Salem, is proposed for demolition and is currently in an active Section 106 review process, where the public still has a voice and a process to be informed about the project. Photo Courtesy of Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, […]
Action Alert: Protect Oregon’s Historic Assets!
Take Action Today – Join our Fight Against a New Federal Threat to Historic, Natural and Cultural Resources Everywhere! Pictured Above: Crater Lake National Park represents our nation’s natural, historic and cultural heritage, now under threat. Our organization worked for many years to save the historic Lodge that sits on the rim. Photo courtesy Travel […]
MARK PRAIRIE SCHOOLHOUSE GRAND RE-OPENING
You’re invited! After more than four long years, the Mark Prairie Historical Society is ready to celebrate and welcome the neighbors and greater community back into the revitalized 1879 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse! The Historical Society will host a Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30 – 8:00 pm. The Canby Chamber will have […]
Main Street America recognizes Sheri Stuart
Main Street America is proud to recognize Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator at Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. Main Street America announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor, recognizing individuals who […]
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 […]
Oregon midcentury modern homebuilder Bob Rummer dies at 97
Sharing the sad news that Robert Rummer, 97, passed away last Friday. Our 2023 home tour highlighted a street of “Rummers” including the residence he shared with wife Phyllis for so many years. RIP Bob Pictured Above: Robert (“Bob”) Rummer Pictured Above: Bob and Phyllis Rummer Excerpt from Restore Oregon’s book: “Oregon Made: A […]
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 […]
Announcing the Release of Oregon’s Intangible Heritage: Supporting the Preservation of Legacy Businesses!
Restore Oregon, with support from the Oregon Cultural Trust and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announces the release of Oregon’s Intangible Heritage: Supporting the Preservation of Legacy Businesses–a vital part of Restore Oregon’s commitment to pursuing new and diverse historic preservation programming for Oregonians statewide. The report lays the groundwork for more inclusive and […]
Advocacy in Action: Our Proactive Work at the Oregon Legislature
Restore Oregon staff and our expert volunteers on the Policy & Advocacy Committee have already reviewed close to 2,500 bills introduced in the first three weeks of the session! Based on our adopted legislative agenda, we have already submitted testimony for funding and are tracking a whole slew of bills where we believe historic preservation […]