Denyse McGriff OREGON CITY COMMISSIONER NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ADVISOR PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, RETIRED Preservation is about people. At Restore Oregon, we believe not only in saving and rehabilitating the historic places that define our heritage as Oregonians, we believe in YOU. Each year, we travel the state and meet people who are […]
Rural Historic Theaters Receive Unprecedented $615,000 in Grant Funds for Preservation
As part of our Oregon’s Most Endangered Places program, Restore Oregon combined forces with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to bring an unprecedented grant opportunity to rural historic theaters in Oregon! Last year, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), which includes the Oregon Main Street Network and the State Historic Preservation Office, received […]
Get Groovy with Our Mid-Century Playlist!
In the mood for a Mid-Mod adventure paired with some groovy tunes? Check out the Mid Century Modern Design Series and enjoy our curated mid-century playlist here!
Listening. Learning. Taking Action.
When people hear the words “historic preservation” they often think of places. But it’s really the stories of the people and communities associated with historic places that make them worth saving. Unfortunately, the preservation field has long struggled with painting a full and inclusive picture of our shared past. Restore Oregon acknowledges the legitimate pain […]
Legacy Business Programs – Celebrating Mom & Pop Shops
Conserving a New Type of Historic Resource Erin Swicegood’s recently completed graduate terminal project, titled “Celebrating Mom and Pop Shops: The Importance of Legacy Business Programs for Conserving Living Heritage”, explores why legacy businesses are important historic resources to preserve. A pdf copy of her project is available here. Legacy businesses play a meaningful role in […]
Sponsored Post | ARCIFORM Builds More Than Just Houses: They Build Community
Ask ARCIFORM Principal Designer Anne De Wolf why supporting community organizations is important to her, and her answer is quick and definitive: “These organizations add character and meaning to our society. If we only focus on the endless list of tasks that need to be done each day, we lose track of what is beautiful in […]
The Power of Preservation in a Post-Covid-19 Recovery
Congress will soon start deliberating the next economic stimulus package to combat the impacts of the pandemic. It’s important they remember the critical role that historic preservation can play in recovery efforts and job creation. Time and again, preservation has proven to bolster our civic, social, and economic systems. Our historic places aren’t just bricks […]
Mid-Century Modern Design Series | DAY 2: Celebrating the Pacific Northwest Regional Aesthetic
Legendary designs. Uninterrupted glass walls. Intimate courtyards. Indigenous materials. On day two of Restore Oregon’s Mid-Century Modern Design Series, attendees can enjoy a carefully curated Mid-Century Modern Home Tour featuring the archetypal work of mid-century master architects including Pietro Belluschi, Frank Shell, Walter Gordon, John Storrs, and Saul Zaik. This self-guided driving tour provides timeless […]
Restore Oregon and the Portland Diamond Project Team Up to Re-TURN the Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel to Portland
Restore Oregon and the Portland Diamond Project Team Up to Re-TURN the Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel to Portland Restore Oregon has some very happy news to share! Back in 2012, after delighting generations of Oregonians, first at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, and later at Jantzen Beach Center, the Jantzen Beach Carousel was dismantled. With […]
Announcing the Oregon Historic Theater Grant
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), which includes the Oregon Main Street Network and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), was awarded $665,000 in federal grant funding to implement a grant program for the preservation of historic theaters. The grant was one of nine awarded nationally through the National Park Service Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. […]