Negotiations between the City of Creswell and the Creswell Heritage Foundation (CHF) have resulted in an agreement to transfer ownership of the Upper Willamette Valley town’s oldest structure to the recently-formed non-profit. An ambitious five-year plan proposed by CHF would see incremental fundraising and construction project which would complete the building’s rehabilitation in time to […]
New Tax Reform Drastically Alters Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving
Only 5 Days Left to Give Before the New Tax Reform Drastically Alters Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving As we count down the days to 2018 and a spirit of philanthropy is in the air, we encourage you to maximize your 2017 charitable tax deduction to take full advantage of the deduction while you still can. With the passage […]
Update from the National Trust: House and Senate Reconciled Tax Bill Includes 20% Historic Tax Credit, Final Vote NOW!
The House and Senate Conference Committee has reconciled the differences between the two versions of the tax bill. The agreement eliminates the pre-1936 10% non-historic tax credit and includes the 20% Historic Tax Credit (HTC) with a provision that it will be claimed over five years. Also, the Conference Committee included additional transition rule language that […]
Fairness Demands that Mandatory Seismic Upgrades Be Tied to Financial Aid
UPDATED: May 10, 2018 At the first of two public hearings at City Council on May 9th, amendments to the recommended seismic standards mandate were proposed by Council members. Perhaps most significantly, Mayor Wheeler proposed removing, for now, the requirement to tie floors to walls for “class 3” URMs due to the lack of financial […]
ADVOCACY ALERT: Historic Tax Credit Eliminated
The federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) has been an essential source of funding for the restoration and revival of over 100 historic buildings across Oregon. Without the HTC, the vast majority of these projects – along with their jobs and community uplift – would not have happened. The HTC has returned a 25% “profit” to […]
In Search of Storrs
Looking Towards 2018: Seeking Homes by John Storrs At Restore Oregon, we’re mad about mod! We are already planning our 2018 Spring Mid-Century Modern Home Tour and we need your help. We’re hoping to feature John Storrs for our 2018 tour coming up in May. If you or someone you know owns a John Storrs […]
Dedicated Preservation in Action: The Preservation Artisans Guild
Karla Pearlstein lives in a home that was built when Abraham Lincoln was president, and like all of Karla’s rescued houses, this building is as storied as the period items it’s furnished with. In 1964, to save the house from demolition in the face of the new I-405 freeway through Portland, then-owner Margaret Powers had […]
A Mid-Century Modern Thank You!
Thank You to the Mid-Century Modern Community! Restore Oregon is so grateful to everyone who joined us on our 2017 Mid-Century Modern Home Tour! We are honored to work with such an inspirational design community and dedicated group of volunteers, sponsors, and home owners that made the three part event possible. And finally, thank you […]
Sponsored Post: Why Old Windows Matter by Indow Windows
Windows are the soul of a building. They let in light and determine how those who live or work in the space see the outside world. Their placement and design determine the balance and beauty of a structure. A historic building with its original windows intact is a gem and can maintain higher property values […]
Sponsored Post: An Atomic Time Capsule with Amazing Pacific Northwest Modern History
Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood is well-known for its historic, early 20th century, period revival homes. But if you look beyond the ubiquitous Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean homes, a mid-century modern enthusiast can find some of the city’s most atomic gems. One of those can be found at 4281 NE Laurelhurst Place, a time capsule piece of […]