Albina House History Research Workshop
Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OregonAs part of our Albina Preservation Initiative, in hopes of documenting previously unrecorded Black history in Portland’s Albina neighborhoods, Restore Oregon, the Architectural Heritage Center, and Moreland Resource Consulting are teaming up to offer this one-day house history research workshop. Have you ever wondered who built your house or lived in it before you? Are […]
Bellluschi’s Birthday Party @ Oregon Historical Society
Reception at the Pietro Belluschi Architectural Resource Center @ Oregon Historical Society, August 18, 2023 Celebrate the Pietro Bellluschi Architectural Resource Center on Pietro’s birthday. More details to follow. No tickets are needed. Image of Pietro Belluschi by Nancy Rica Schiff.
2023 Restoration Celebration
Castaway PortlandParty + Awards Show + Fun-draiser! September 22, 2023 | 4:30 - 7:00pm | Castaway Portland Oregon's preservation industry will celebrate the DeMuro Awards at Restoration Celebration, an annual party and fundraiser hosted by Restore Oregon. Held this year at Castaway in Portland, the event will kick off with a happy hour reception from 4:30 […]
Journey of a Modern Office Space: Lecture and Tour of the Living Room Realty Headquarters
Journey of a Modern Office Space: Fall Lecture and Intimate Tour of the Living Room Realty Headquarters Designed by Frank Blachly and originally constructed in 1962, as the Postal Employees Credit Union, this International Style building housed the Credit Union for over 30 years before becoming a juvenile corrections facility. Sold to Living Room Realty […]
Giving REUSE Day
The International Day of Giving, known as GivingTuesday, is coming up on November 28. Except at Restore Oregon, we celebrate GivingREUSEday—a day to raise funds for Restore Oregon's work to promote, celebrate, and honor incredible projects reusing Oregon’s buildings and aiding in climate change mitigation. This year, we're adding something new to the GivingREUSEday festivities: […]
Restore Oregon Modernism Lecture: Sacred Spaces of Pietro Belluschi
Join Restore Oregon at Central Lutheran Church in Irvington for an informative lecture about Pietro Belluschi’s legacy as a designer of sacred spaces and his collaborations with artists such as Frederic Littman and Leroy Setziol. Details coming soon! Learn more about the lecture here! DETAILS Architect/Designer: Pietro Belluschi Date: 05/09/24 Time: 6:15 pm […]
Sacred Spaces of Pietro Belluschi Tour
In honor of the 125th anniversary of architect Pietro Belluschi’s birth, Restore Oregon invites you to tour four Portland-area Belluschi-designed churches, plus view metalwork and carvings by artists Frederic Littman and Leroy Setziol. Learn more about the Tour here! DETAILS Architect/Designer: Pietro Belluschi Date: 05/11/24 Time: 11am - 5pm Location: Self-driving in Portland and Beaverton […]
The Menefee House: A Pietro Belluschi-Designed Residence
Join us in Oregon Wine Country for wine-tasting and a rare opportunity to tour one of Pietro Belluschi’s favorite residential projects. Open to tour for the first time, the Menefee House in Yamhill, Oregon was dubbed “the most progressive house in the United States” back in 1948, and maintains many of its original features today. […]
Architect Spotlight Tour: “Oh My Storrs!” A Four Home Tour
Architect Spotlight Tour This year, we are thrilled to announce an exclusive, one-time only opportunity to tour four adjacent Storrs residences, never before open to the public. This exciting four-house jaunt will feature a complimentary glass of wine and hors d'oeuvre, and stunning views of the Southwest Portland hills. All proceeds will fund Restore Oregon’s […]
The Modernist Society’s “First 50” Tropical Cocktail Party – Sold out.
Sip cocktails, hang out with like minded Modernist Society members, get to know Restore Oregon, and learn about architect John C. Gardiner by spending time in one of his beautifully-designed homes. Hosted by Modernist Society member Michael Hofler and wife, Karen. Only available to the First 50 Modernist Society Members to sign up or renew […]
Pietro Belluschi’s Portland Legacy
Happy Birthday, Pietro! Celebrate the 125th birthday (August 18) of Pietro Belluschi - a collaborative event with the Oregon Historical Society, the Portland Art Museum, the Architectural Foundation of Oregon, and the Architectural Heritage Foundation. Please join us for a reception with wine and appetizers from 4 pm-5 pm with a panel discussion to follow […]
Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon Symposium
Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon How are Black historic sites being preserved in Oregon? How can storytelling and digital media support historic preservation? How can the public get involved? Join us for the Albina Preservation Initiative's symposium, "Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon," to hear how local individuals and organizations are tackling […]