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. […]
A Preservationist’s Guide to Design Week Portland 2019
Design Week 2019 is less than two weeks away! Restore Oregon is proud to co-host a free open house on April 11th with Craftsman Design and Renovation, a long-time business member. For us at Restore Oregon, preservation reinforces the five senses of quality communities: sense of place, sense of identity, sense of evolution, sense […]
Restore Oregon Hosted the 8th Annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour
Glass Walls. Fireplaces. Well-Stocked Bars. We hoped you got your mid-mod fix at the annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour! As one of Portland’s most anticipated design events, the 2018 Mid-Century Modern Home Tour featured five of architect John Storrs’ residential designs. Restore Oregon staff, volunteers, and tour committee welcomed over 650 tour goers for 3-part […]