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Tour Portland’s Historic Theatres With a Charter Bus
Oregon is home to around 127 historic theatres representing architecture and artistry across various eras. Portland contains the highest concentration of operable historic theaters in the state, making it the perfect location for history lovers, theatre buffs, and cinephiles. Once an epicenter for film with over 30 theaters, Portland’s growth has called for the repurposing […]
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 […]
Call to Action for Those Worried About Demolitions!
Proposed Residential Infill Project (RIP) in Portland Will Do More Harm Than Good For over two years, the City of Portland and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has been working on an initiative referred to as the Residential Infill Project (RIP). It began as a response to the demolition epidemic and the rampant […]
Molalla Log House – A Progress Report 2015 – 2018
After 10 years of study, the origins of the Molalla Log House still remain a mystery, although clues continue to shape an understanding of its possible past. This small log building still remains the primary resource for study. The builders left no written documentation; their only clue was the highly crafted log house, found in […]
Compatible Infill in Portland's Historic Districts
Recently, a development team in Portland’s New Chinatown / Japantown Historic District have asked for height increases, additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and exemption from Historic Landmarks Commission’s historic review process. Restore Oregon provided these examples in testimony to City Council regarding this development to show projects which have recently and successfully worked within the […]
Restore Oregon's 2018 Advocacy Agenda Aims High
Often the biggest preservation efforts are unseen, behind-the-scenes struggles in the political and regulatory arenas. Without the right policies, protections, and incentives, there is little to prevent the loss of the unique historic fabric that enriches our communities and, collectively, make Oregon, Oregon. As the only statewide advocate for preservation in Oregon, we continually assess […]
Most Endangered Places Spotlight: Santiam Pass Ski Lodge
Listed as one of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places in 2018, the Santiam Pass Ski Lodge has made much progress on its path to restoration thanks to the Friends of the Santiam Pass Ski Lodge and the Forest Service. The Lodge was constructed between July 1939 and February 1940. It is located in the Central Cascades […]