Welcome our new Office Manager, Nastya Kline! Here’s a little about themselves: I’m Nastya Kline (they/them), and I’m the Office Manager. I’m a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent person with a background in labor and community organizing. I spent the start of COVID working as front desk staff for Central City Concern (medical and behavioral health clinic) […]
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month!
Every year in May, local preservation groups, state historical societies, and business and civic organizations across the country celebrate Preservation Month through events that promote historic places and heritage tourism, and demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. This year’s Preservation Month theme is “People Saving Places,” a national high-five to everyone doing […]
State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) meets June 16th
Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation meets June 15-16 On June 16th, the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This meeting is open to the public and will take place in person at the Central Hotel in Burns, Oregon–a 2019 […]
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage
It must be MAY! Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage & All Things Historic Preservation! Celebrate Our Stories Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up […]
Give Oregonians something to remember.
Celebrate the reuse of historic buildings with a donation today. The protection of Oregon’s cultural heritage relies on preservationists. Preservationists rely on Restore Oregon—and you. Help provide technical assistance, educational toolkits, and so much more, with a gift today. Join as a monthly donor to make an impact every month! Small Steps Equal Big Impact […]
TIME SENSITIVE ACTION: OPPOSE HB 3414 – PROTECT OREGON HERITAGE!
Ashland’s Historic Railroad District is just one example of Oregon’s historic districts and Main Streets potentially threatened under provisions in HB 3414. (Image courtesy of George Kramer) Call to Action – Oppose: HB 3414 Would Jeopardize Historic Protections and Design Regulations Statewide and Undermine Local Review Please join Restore Oregon in lending your voice in […]
Joachim Grube’s Home Tour Recap
On April 8, Restore Oregon Modernism opened its inaugural year of events with a gorgeous tour of architect Joachim Grube’s private home. Tour guests, made up mostly of our Modernist Society members, stepped back in time as they entered the near-original home. Many had the chance to speak with Joachim’s family, and even many spent […]
Canby’s Historic Mark Prairie School Needs Your Help!
Canby’s Historic Mark Prairie School Needs Your Help! The Mark Prairie Schoolhouse, built circa 1879 south of Canby, needs the public’s help with restoration efforts. The all-volunteer Mark Prairie Historical Society (MPHS), previously known as the Mark Prairie Community Club, has owned and operated the property as a vital community gathering and educational space since […]
Portland Historic Landmarks Committee Releases State of the City Preservation Report
Portland Historic Landmarks Committee Releases State of the City Preservation Report
New Virtual Tour Celebrates Portland’s Japanese American Community
New Virtual Tour Celebrates Portland’s Japanese American Community