Sponsored Archives - Restore Oregon https://restoreoregon.org/category/sponsored/ Saving Historic Places Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:32:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://restoreoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-Untitled-design-32x32.png Sponsored Archives - Restore Oregon https://restoreoregon.org/category/sponsored/ 32 32 Something Old, Something New… https://restoreoregon.org/2021/07/01/something-old-something-new/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:48:53 +0000 https://www.restoreoregon.org/?p=47330

Sponsored post by Ariel Grace Design The Victorian Belle, built in 1885, was a marvel of modern amenities.  It was one of the first houses in Portland, Oregon, to have running hot and cold water, central heating, interior electricity and a windmill-powered water pump.  Since the 1990s, it has been operated as a wedding and […]

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The Victorian Belle, built in 1885, was a marvel of modern amenities.  It was one of the first houses in Portland, Oregon, to have running hot and cold water, central heating, interior electricity and a windmill-powered water pump.  Since the 1990s, it has been operated as a wedding and event venue.  On the National Register of Historic Places, the house and its surroundings are a stunning example of Victorian era construction, decoration and landscaping.  In 2020, during the pandemic induced lull in events, the Belle was renovated, inside and out, in a meticulously executed, historically faithful fashion.

Ariel Grace Design specializes in custom floorcloths - hand-painted, canvas based rugs – that preceded linoleum as a popular form of floorcovering and were at the height of their popularity in the 1700 and 1800s. The advent of linoleum, patented in 1864, which was less expensive to produce, wiped out the nascent floorcloth production being established in America. Today, floorcloths are becoming a more prevalent form of floorcovering due to their practicality and versatility. A number of companies in the US and around the world are producing printed, vinyl floorcloths and artisans are making traditional canvas-based floorcloths. Ariel Grace Design endeavors to create heirloom quality floorcloths using proven construction methods that result in remarkably durable rugs that are beautiful and unique.

Ariel Grace Design created a custom floorcloth for the Dining Room at the Belle.

The floorcloth design is based on a ceiling pattern from an 1889 Robert Graves Co. wallpaper catalog from Bolling & Company’s archive. The pattern was adapted to stencils. The floorcloth substrate is a #4 cotton duck – a heavy, industrial-grade pure cotton canvas. Two layers of gesso and four layers of paint have been applied to the top side, and then the design was carefully laid out and stenciled using custom-mixed acrylic gouache. Five layers of polyurethane were sprayed on top of the design, and then a layer of wax was applied. The floorcloth has a two-inch, glued hem and a layer of carpet padding applied to the backside which was then covered with a layer of water-proof vinyl. The floorcloth will last for decades.

The floorcloth palette is drawn from room appointments including the green and gold tiled fireplace. The size and shape of the floorcloth is intended to provide optimal protection for the lovely, original, wood floors. The floorcloth won’t stain if wine or other liquids are spilled on it and is very easy to keep clean via a vacuum cleaner and damp mop.

For your wedding and event needs, please visit victorianbelle.com.

To learn more about floorcloths, please visit arielgracedesign.com.

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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 […]

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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 this world; we lose track of what actually makes life interesting, unique, and precious.”
Richard and Anne De Wolf, co-owners of ARCIFORM, have a long history of community involvement in the Pacific Northwest. The list of organizations they have supported is lengthy and diverse and includes Restore Oregon, Architectural Heritage Center, Lan Su Chinese Garden, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Oregon Food Bank, Serendipity Center, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Oregon Humane Society, Portland Baroque Orchestra, American Institute of Architects, Portland Center Stage, The Old Church Concert Hall, Girls Build, and others.
 
Anne and Richard are known locally as champions of architectural preservation, and have advocated for the conservation and restoration of many of the region’s most valuable historic buildings, like the Fried-Durkheimer House (formerly known as the first Morris Marks House), the Old Church, the Caples House, and a pair of 19th century lighthouses on the Oregon coast.
It makes sense, then, that the Anne and Richard support the Architectural Heritage Center and Restore Oregon, two organizations whose mission statements clearly align with the De Wolfs’ own values. Restore Oregon’s site states that they have “always focused on taking care of the places that make Oregon, OREGON: the historic homes and neighborhoods, bridges and barns, churches and Main Streets that make this place so authentic and livable. Historic places are cultural, environmental, and economic assets, and they need active stewardship or they will be lost to future generations.”

 
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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 […]

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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 or demolition of some theatre spaces. With the current strain on ticket sales and pressure to convert to digital equipment, it's important to appreciate these theatres for their historic contributions to the arts. 

Renting a private charter bus to tour the multiple historic theaters in the city allows groups to appreciate each location at their own leisure and pace. Travelers can utilize the League of Historic American Theatres as a loose guide to visiting these cultural locations. 

The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Cinema 21, Star Theater, and Paris Theatre are currently the only operational historic theaters near the downtown Portland area. Of the four, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is the only to offer free formal tours to the public. Although not every theater offers internal tours, groups can still appreciate the architecture and history of each building. 

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If your group would like an interactive experience at a historic theatre, book event tickets for an upcoming showing. Locations like the Aladdin Theater in Brooklyn host musical events, while many locations like the Hollywood Theatre put emphasis on film presentations. You can even play arcade games before catching a movie at The Avalon Theatre or grab brews and food along with a film at The Bagdad Theatre.

Make your exploration of historic theatres a group activity with friends, family, colleagues, or even as a field trip. Since there are well over a dozen operating historic theatres in the Portland area, it may be difficult to visit them all without planning out your itinerary ahead of time. Plan a trip to visit Portland’s theatres today to build historical and cultural appreciation for the preservation of our city’s most historic landmarks. 

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Windows are the soul of a building. They let in light and determine how those who live or work in the space see the outside world. Their placement and design determine the balance and beauty of a structure. A historic building with its original windows intact is a gem and can maintain higher property values […]

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]]> Windows are the soul of a building. They let in light and determine how those who live or work in the space see the outside world. Their placement and design determine the balance and beauty of a structure. A historic building with its original windows intact is a gem and can maintain higher property values than one that’s had all its windows replaced.
New Windows Aren’t the Answer
Making a drafty home more energy efficient doesn’t start with replacing windows. The U.S. Department of Energy has found “weatherization to be a more cost-effective option in decreasing energy bills.” And a report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Green Lab determined original windows can be retrofitted to perform like high-end replacement windows, challenging “the common assumption that replacement windows alone provide the greatest benefit to homeowners.”
Keeping the original windows also preserves the integrity of historic structures. Since older homes have often settled with age, the windows have settled too and are out-of-square in a way that fits the building. But the reason to keep original windows goes beyond that. Historic windows are made of two extremely rare materials: old-growth lumber and handmade, wavy glass.
Durable Old Growth Lumber
Old-growth wood originates in unharvested virgin forests and can be 200-300 years old. The trees grew slowly since there was limited light and competition from other trees, making the wood dense and rot resistant. Old growth wood will last indefinitely if properly cared for. They have many compact tree rings compared with newer wood that is second-growth or grew quickly in tree farms.
The Beauty of Handmade Wavy Glass
Today, windows have optically-perfect machine made “float” glass, which was initially manufactured in the late 1950s. Before then, window glass had been made the same way for centuries: it started with glass blown into cylinder form. The “cylinder” process was mechanized after 1900 but still often had waves, ripples and air bubbles or “seeds.”
Restoring Old Windows
Historic wood windows sometimes need to be repaired and restored, which is far better choice than new replacement windows. Depending on the level of repair needed, a homeowner with extra time may be able to do it herself. If the necessary work is more extensive, there are new resources for finding local window preservation experts like the Window Preservation Alliance.
After Restoration: Preserving Windows into the Future
Improving the efficiency of old windows so they perform like new double-panes is not difficult. Indow interior window insert are laser-measured to precisely fit out-of-square windows without a damaging track or magnetic system. They are edged in silicone and press into the interior of the window frame, making them nearly invisible.
A U.S. Department of Energy study found that Indow inserts reduced heating, ventilating and air-conditioning costs in a Seattle home by 20 percent.
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]]> Sponsored Post: An Atomic Time Capsule with Amazing Pacific Northwest Modern History https://restoreoregon.org/2017/08/30/an-atomic-time-capsule-with-pacific-northwest-modern-history/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:31:01 +0000 https://restoreoregon.org/?p=23339

Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood is well-known for its historic, early 20th century, period revival homes. But if you look beyond the ubiquitous Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean homes, a mid-century modern enthusiast can find some of the city’s most atomic gems. One of those can be found at 4281 NE Laurelhurst Place, a time capsule piece of […]

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]]> Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood is well-known for its historic, early 20th century, period revival homes. But if you look beyond the ubiquitous Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean homes, a mid-century modern enthusiast can find some of the city’s most atomic gems. One of those can be found at 4281 NE Laurelhurst Place, a time capsule piece of architecture with its own bit of unique, Pacific Northwest Mid-Century Modern history to go along with it.

D Lu with her dog, Taswell.

D Lu – A Trailblazer of Pacific Northwest Modern Architecture
Built in 1924, the home at 4281 NE Laurelhurst Place was purchased by the current owners in 1953 and went through a full remodel and addition designed by D Lu Reynolds, one of the first women licensed as an architect in Oregon. She was born Dorothy Luella Simonsen in Pendleton in 1921, and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1939. After attending the University of Oregon, where she was awarded a degree in architecture in 1946, she trained with Pietro Belluschi. She later changed her name to D Lu to lessen the impacts to her stemming from the prejudice against women in architecture at the time.

In 1952, she married John Laurin Reynolds, with whose firm she apprenticed in Eugene. D Lu and John Laurin were respected members of the Eugene architectural community. Reynolds became the ninth woman licensed to practice architecture in Oregon in 1956. She and her husband practiced together in Eugene for 20 years. After his retirement, she continued to work in a solo practice. She was best known for her residential structures, which blended with the landscape and emphasized natural wood. In 1994 she retired to Hammond to be near her family.

4281 NE Laurelhurst Place as it was purchased in 1953.
Home during renovation.
Completed D LU design and renovation.


A Beautiful Example of Mid-1950s Architectural Love
The home at 4281 NE Laurelhurst Place has been lovingly maintained and preserved by the family that commissioned D Lu’s work and is on the market for the first time since 1953. It features architect-designed custom cabinetry and built-ins, custom woodwork throughout, and a quintessential Pacific Northwest wall of windows and fireplace in the living room.

Tour the home in person!
You are invited to visit an open house scheduled for September 10th and 24th from 1:00 to 3:00. The 2,599 square foot home is listed with Laurie Kovack of RE/MAX Equity Group and features three bedrooms, two baths, and quite a bit of mid-century modern love for $630,000. See the full listing, view a slide show , or take 3D Virtual tour.

For Inquiries Contact: Laurie Kovack, Broker, 503 880-8989

RE/MAX Equity Group Inc., Broadway Branch
237 NE Broadway, Portland OR 97232
LKovack@remax.net, www.lauriekovack.com, office 503 287-8989

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