Ask ARCIFORM Principal Designer Anne De Wolf why supporting community organizations is important to her, and her answer is quick and definitive: “These organizations add character and meaning to our society. If we only focus on the endless list of tasks that need to be done each day, we lose track of what is beautiful in […]
The 2019 Legislative Session: A Very Mixed Bag for Preservation
Restore Oregon attacked this legislative session with high hopes and a concerted lobbying effort to fix Oregon’s broken preservation policies. After a uniquely contentious session, the results were decidedly mixed. The good news: Special Assessment was renewed through 2022. Special Assessment freezes assessed property value for ten years in exchange for the rehabilitation of National […]
Saving Oregon’s Most Endangered Places: Waldron Brothers Drugstore
Waldon Bros. Drugtore: Restore Oregon Seed Grant to be Used for Reuse Plan Friends of the Waldron Brothers Drugstore–an Oregon non-profit corporation working to save and restore the building– is working with Restore Oregon and other partners to plan for an economically viable future for this local historic landmark. Friends of the Waldron Brothers Drugstore […]
Saving Oregon’s Most Endangered Places: The Robert and Charles Wilson Homes
The Robert and Charles Wilson Homes, constructed along the banks of the Deschutes River, are significant for two reasons: their mid-century architectural pedigree, and the little-known role played by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO) in Central Oregon’s lumber industry. Designed in the 1940s by world-renowned architect, Pietro Belluschi, the Wilson […]
Save Our Cumberland: Community Members Organize to Rehabilitate Historic Church into Community Center
Constructed in 1892, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, also known as the Main Street Church, has stood as a landmark anchoring east Albany for 126 years. It is Albany’s only Queen Anne church, and is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The building retains its unique historical integrity through architectural details such […]
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 […]
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 […]