Two Restore Oregon staff members are currently in Washington D.C. for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PastForward national preservation conference, the first in-person conference offered since the pandemic. And we are taking full advantage of the conference’s D.C. location to advance our federal legislative advocacy forward. While we are meeting with members and staff […]
Update on the Albina Preservation Initiative
The Albina Preservation Initiative was launched earlier this year to help bridge the gap between traditional historic preservation practices and the lived experiences of BIPOC communities to create a safe space for difficult discussions and to document and share Black preservation methods and stories, establishing a path forward for inclusive preservation statewide. This hands-on initiative […]
That’s a Wrap! Oregon’s Rural Historic Theaters Complete Major Grant Program
In 2020, as part of our Oregon’s Most Endangered Places program, Restore Oregon joined forces with Oregon Heritage to bring an unprecedented infusion of over $615,000 in grants to eight rural historic theaters in Oregon. Restore Oregon has acted as a technical consultant for these projects, many of which were affected by pandemic shutdowns, inflation, […]
Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation meets October 19-20
Up for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places next week, Camp Namanu is a historic summer camp founded in 1924 for the Camp Fire Girls organization. Located in a densely forested area along the Sandy River in Clackamas County, the camp has multiple wood buildings and structures built in the rustic style. Within […]
DeMuro Award winners took center stage at the Restoration Celebration 2023
Thank you to our generous sponsors, guests, and donors who joined us at the Restoration Celebration! Preservation and reuse take many forms and this year’s 2023 DeMuro Award-winning projects are great examples of how multi-faceted this industry can be. We were thrilled to honor their dedication, ingenuity, and hard work alongside over 250 guests at […]
Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel Secures Bright Future in The Dalles
Restore Oregon has selected the National Neon Sign Museum as the carousel’s new steward! Following six years of restoration planning and an intensive statewide site search, Restore Oregon’s board of directors has made a momentous decision, selecting the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles as the new steward of the beloved Jantzen Beach Carousel. […]
Celebrate the DeMuro Awards at the Restoration Celebration!
Honor the DeMuro Award-Winning Projects at the Restoration Celebration September 22 | Castaway, Portland | 4:30 – 7pm Oregon’s preservation industry will celebrate the DeMuro Awards at Restoration Celebration, an annual party and fundraiser hosted by Restore Oregon. Held this year at Castaway in Portland, the event will kick off with a happy hour reception […]
Announcing the 2023 DeMuro Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Restore Oregon Announces Winners of the 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation! Award-winning projects repurpose buildings to capitalize on embodied carbon and demonstrate that adaptive reuse of existing structures is essential to Oregon reaching climate sustainability goals Restore Oregon has selected 14 historic projects across Oregon to receive a 2023 DeMuro Award for […]
Help Document Black History in Albina via Historic House Research
Restore Oregon, the Architectural Heritage Center, and Moreland Resource Consulting are partnering to present the Albina Historic House Research Workshop – Scholarships Available Have you ever wondered who built your house or lived in it before you? Are you curious about who lived in your neighborhood when your home was first constructed, or how your […]
Recap of Advocacy Outcomes in the Frothy 2023 Oregon Legislative Session
A “wild rollercoaster ride” is how many have described the 2023 legislative session in Oregon! From new leadership, to a Senate walkout that stalled legislative progress for six weeks, to a frenzied final week to push stalled bills and a budget over the line, this year’s session was certainly a thrilling, nail-biting experience. Restore Oregon […]