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Preservation Together
Resources to Get the Help & Answers You Need!
Restore Oregon is committed to providing access to technical assistance for your preservation and reuse projects.
In line with our strategic framework, we strive to provide educational, accessible resources for the public and our elected officials. This page provides a digital resource library that guides you through the most-asked questions, helps you plan your project, source funding, find professionals, advocate for and protect the places you care about, and more. These tools are compatible with our state’s climate goals and support housing creation, community preservation, and equitable outcomes.
Our Preservation Together Resource Topics
Explore tools and resources designed to help rural communities across Oregon preserve and reuse historic places. This hub connects property owners, community leaders, and organizations with practical guidance on preservation planning, heritage barns, legacy businesses, climate resilience, and technical restoration support.
Learn how historic conservation easements protect Oregon’s most important historic places while allowing property owners to retain ownership and use of their buildings. Through the program at Restore Oregon, property owners can permanently safeguard architectural features, access preservation guidance, and potentially receive tax benefits. Explore how easements work, who can participate, and the long-term benefits of protecting historic properties.
The Preservation Toolkit provides practical guidance for anyone working to restore and reuse historic buildings. It outlines the key stages of a preservation project—from understanding preservation basics and assessing building conditions to planning rehabilitation, securing funding, and creating long-term maintenance strategies. The toolkit also connects users with resources, professionals, and community engagement strategies to help preservation projects succeed.
The Business Member Directory connects property owners and preservation advocates with professionals who specialize in historic buildings. From architects and contractors to materials suppliers and preservation consultants, the directory highlights trusted businesses across Oregon that support the restoration, maintenance, and adaptive reuse of historic homes and commercial properties.
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