Help continue the story of Butte Creek Bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Marion County are planning to replace the historic and nearly 100-year-old Butte Creek Bridge (No. 06207A) located in Scotts Mills, Oregon. The bridge was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, concurred with by the Oregon State Historic […]
Progress in Oregon: Recent National Register Listings and Nominations
The October meeting of Oregon’s volunteer State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended four nominations to the National Register of Historic Places be forwarded to the National Park Service for review. Additionally, in September, the Black Historic Resources in Oregon, 1788-2002, Multiple Property Document was officially listed in the National Register, opening the possibility […]
Hosted Successful “Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon” Symposium
The final culminating project of Restore Oregon’s Albina Preservation Initiative was achieved in September 2024 when we co-hosted this half-day symposium with Oregon Black Pioneers and Moreland Resource Consulting. We brought in a national inspirational speaker and historic preservation expert, Brent Leggs, to provide the keynote address and kick off the morning. Brent is the […]
Oregon Heritage Releases 10-Year Preservation Plan
The recently released 2024-2033 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan will guide work statewide for the next ten years and aims to unite the heritage community in crafting a collective narrative across our special traditions, collections, and places that reflect the history and culture of all Oregonians. This statewide plan was developed by Oregon Heritage. Oregon Parks […]
2024 Restoration Celebration was a HUGE Success!
Thanks to Your Generosity, 2024 Restoration Celebration, DeMuro Preservation Impact Awards was a HUGE Success! You made it happen. Your belief in preservation and Restore Oregon’s mission made all the difference at this year’s Restoration Celebration. Whether you were a sponsor, donor, volunteer, or attendee, you made a difference. Your Passion for Preservation Helped us […]
Fantastic Moments from 2024’s Modernism Events
It has been quite a year for Restore Oregon’s Modernism events! We expanded to six signature events from the Sacred Spaces lecture and tour in May to the 125th Birthday Celebration of Pietro Belluschi in August. It was filled with fun, learning and making more friends who are so passionate about design and architecture – […]
Erv Lind Field added to National Register of Historic Places
Restore Oregon cheered on the celebration event at Erv Lind Field! The plaque designating its listing in the National Register of Historic Places was unveiled! Pitches and games were played and dreams came true to honor these important untold stories. This is the 3rd designation for LGBTQ+ history in Portland, elevating the history and significance […]
Main Street Revitalization Grants – Now Open!
Previous grantees: Left – The Historic Central Hotel of Burns Oregon; Right – Alger Theater of Lakeview Oregon The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG) is open! The OMSRG is open to communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Grant awards are up to $400,000 in matching funds and may be used to acquire, […]
Merkley’s 2024 Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge
While the Chateau is currently closed, those who travel to see the Cave can still enjoy the exterior beauty of the historic Chateau lodge. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau Merkley’s 2024 Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge We LOVE Sen Merkley and his team’s desire to get Oregonians to experience our historic […]
Veterans Memorial Coliseum’s Restoration
Historic image of the Coliseum. Photo by Art Hupy, University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections Veterans Memorial Coliseum’s Restoration: A Cause for Celebration An Article By Brian Libby After 15 years of grassroots effort to save Veterans Memorial Coliseum, this June, construction began on a two-year, $40 million restoration from a design by renowned Chicago […]