If you like historic cemeteries and discovering the diverse history of our state, keep an eye on the Oregon Commission of Historic Cemeteries which is working to discover and share the stories of interesting Oregonians who have passed on. The Commission’s Cemetery Stories project aims to illustrate all the ways that cemeteries hold value and […]
Board Member Profile: Brett Estes
Brett Estes’ passion for historic preservation — and the City of Astoria — shine through in both the words he speaks and the stories he tells. Jovial and charismatic, he’s no rookie. He has spent over a decade serving in public office in Astoria, and started on his historic preservation journey long before that. Originally […]
Welcome Brittany Hobbs – Our Summer Intern
Restore Oregon is delighted to welcome our new intern, Brittany Hobbs, to the RO team! Midway through her coursework for a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Oregon, Brittany is relatively new to the preservation field. While she has been working to restore and preserve a 1893 Queen Anne Victorian home in […]
Something Old, Something New…
Sponsored post by Ariel Grace Design The Victorian Belle, built in 1885, was a marvel of modern amenities. It was one of the first houses in Portland, Oregon, to have running hot and cold water, central heating, interior electricity and a windmill-powered water pump. Since the 1990s, it has been operated as a wedding and […]
East Portland’s Mid-Century Modern Neighborhoods
East Portland’s Mid-Century Modern Neighborhoods Contributors: Christina Walker, Jonathan Konkol, and Katelyn Weber Little else altered the American landscape quite like the automobile. With homeowners no longer bound by fixed transportation or the need to live within walking distance of it, land-use patterns became much more diffuse during Portland’s post-war years. By 1951, home shows, […]
Juneteenth Celebrations and Remembrances in Oregon
Clara Peoples, founder of Portland’s Juneteenth celebrations Juneteenth Celebrations and Remembrances in Oregon Juneteenth celebrates both the end of slavery in the United States and the contributions Black Americans have made to our country. Less than three weeks ago, the Oregon Senate unanimously voted to make Juneteenth an official state holiday, and yesterday, President Biden signed legislation declaring it […]
In Honor of Pride Month: A Look at Oregon’s First LGBTQ Site on the National Register
In Honor of Pride Month: A Look at Oregon’s First LGBTQ Site on the National Register Oregon placed its first LGBTQ site on the National Register of Historic Places in November of 2020. Darcelle XV, a well-established Portland drag venue, has been owned and operated by nonagenarian Walter Cole since 1967. Darcelle XV Showplace is […]
Please Warmly Welcome Our New Executive Director, Nicole Possert
Dear Friends of Restore Oregon, As many of you already know, our long-time leader Peggy Moretti will be retiring next month. With endless energy and patience, she has expertly guided Restore Oregon through times of unprecedented social and economic challenge since she restarted the organization 12 years ago. Since Peggy announced her departure earlier this […]
Understanding the Carbon Cost of Demolition
While championing the role that preservation and reuse can play in meeting Oregon’s goals for protecting the environment, Restore Oregon has often quoted Carl Elefante, former president of the American Institute of Architects, who famously said “The greenest building is the one that already exists.” Recently, we enlisted independent research firm ECONorthwest to better quantify […]
Oregon Places to Love #ORPlaces2Love
Call for Submissions! We are asking readers to tell us about the Oregon spots that have delighted, inspired, and comforted them in a dark year. Whether it is a hike, historic place, historic business, or most-loved landscape, we want to hear from you! We will publish submissions in our summer travel issue. Email your submission […]