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Cast Iron Portland

Opening Reception Friday, April 3rd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.In conjunction with the Central Eastside’s First Friday Art Walk

This exhibit tells the story of Portland’s rich cast iron history, and the local industries that developed to support it. Rare and beautiful cast iron artifacts salvaged by

Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan and others will be exhibited in the context of the buildings they originally adorned.

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11th Annual Kitchen Revival TourSaturday, April 18th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Members: $20 General Public: $25

One of our most popular events is back for its 11th year! See nine wonderful period or historically accurate kitchens. If you’re planning your own renovation or just love to see inside vintage homes, the Kitchen Revival Tour is a great way to learn how kitchens can be kept intact or appropriately renovated to meet contemporary needs. The tour showcases creative solutions in all price ranges and house styles run the gamut from Victorian-Era Queen Anne to Mid-Century. You’ll learn up close and in person how the kitchen has evolved over time from a utilitarian workspace to the center of family living.

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News & NotesArchitectural Heritage CenterResources & Inspiration For Historic Preservation

A publication of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation Vol. 17 | No. 2 | Spring 2009

Architectural Heritage Center | www.VisitAHC.org

Preservation In Action Part 2: Award winning case studies.Pages: 12-15

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3rd Annual Old House FairResources and InspirationPage: 11

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Passion for Preservationby Mark Granlund

If you’re reading this, then you probably have a passion for historic preservation. You believe that our built environment is important. You believe that the unique design, artistry, quality, character and craftsmanship of our historic homes and buildings demands that they be preserved. And you agree with us that “the most sustainable buildings are the ones that already exist.”

We recently held an appreciation event for our Genesis and Portico Society Members, members who support the AHC at $1,000 and $500 respectively (or more) a year. The event was hosted by Francene Grewe at her beautifully restored 1909 historic Jennie Bramhall House. At the event you could

just see, hear, and feel the passion for preservation as guests enjoyed good company and this spectacular house.

This is the kind of people and feeling that we’re looking for to partner with us and invest in the AHC: People who light up at the sight

of beautiful architecture, People who get a twinkle in their eye when they see quality materials and hand-crafted construction, People who can’t help but smile at a beautifully restored home or building.

My invitation to you in 2009 is to channel your passion for preservation by joining our Genesis or Portico Societies. These are not exclusive clubs. They represent groups of people who are genuinely committed to what we’re doing. They’re willing to make a significant investment to help fund AHC advocacy, education, exhibit, and conservation programs because they know and believe these activities are making a difference in historic preservation in our community, and they are!

Becoming a Genesis or Portico Society member is easy. Simply go to our website at www.VisitAHC.org and click on Membership and Genesis or Portico Society. We’re also happy to accommodate monthly or quarterly installment payments and/or direct deposit.

As you’ve heard from Cathy, this is a pivotal year for preservation in Portland. At risk is Portland’s very own National Historic Landmark district in Old Town as well as many other important properties, schools, homes and neighborhoods. Put your passion for preservation into action by joining our Genesis or Portico Societies today.


Making Preservation Work in Portland & Oregonby Cathy Galbraith

Local historic preservation efforts are most successful when there are three ingredients: (1) a proactive public program of landmarks designation with review of proposed alterations; (2) willing and enthusiastic private property owners and developers, who embrace stewardship through quality restoration and rehab work; (3) strong non-profit organization(s) who advocate for recognizing and preserving significant buildings and areas. Historic preservation in Portland enjoys the support of scores of property owners, neighborhood activists, and many developers – and the Bosco-Milligan Foundation advocates and educates on a multitude of issues and buildings. Portland’s public side of preservation, however, needs some expansion and an update.

We all like to believe that Portland “gets it right”, but a comparison with our neighboring city of Seattle shows vastly differing commitments to preservation. When you want people to protect their privately owned buildings, cities and counties need to make the landmarks designation process affordable and easy. The City of Portland’s application fees for a local landmarks application total $2,900 – that’s for the “pleasure” of being publicly regulated. Seattle’s application fees? Zero…and numerous other Oregon cities also have no fees.

In all local governments, “you get what you pay for.” Portland’s Planning Bureau has two wonderful staff people who work on preservation issues. Seattle has an office of Urban Conservation with five full-time professional staff, plus a fulltime administrative position, and two supporting halftime+ staff. The differences between the two cities’ public support for preservation are striking, to say the least. Public legislation is also an essential aspect of preservation. Despite public perceptions to the contrary (and what works in most states), owner consent is required in Oregon to list and protect historic buildings. That change was handed to us by the 1995 Oregon Legislature. It makes advocacy and education absolutely critical!

There has been a continuing call for the need to update Portland’s Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) that was “finished” in 1983 and now more than a quarter-century old. Meanwhile, buildings that were inventoried but never designated continue to fall. A long 15 years ago, I sat on a committee for the Planning Bureau in 1993 – charged with reviewing the HRI for all of the Albina neighborhoods. We found uneven inventories and lots of “under inventoried” neighborhoods that we worked to update. But then owner consent was adopted in Salem, and the efforts to designate fell by the wayside. What was so frightening – even then, 10 years after the HRI – was the number of buildings that had been demolished during that 10 year period, despite their inclusion in the Inventory. For the inner Northeast Eliot neighborhood, as just one example, eleven HRI buildings had been erased. The losses have only continued and clearly demonstrate that we need to know what we have, if we are to determine what we want and need to preserve.


Barbara Pierce named new Marketing and Public Relations Manager for the AHC

Barbara Pierce was recently named Marketing and Public Relations Manager for the Bosco-Milligan Foundation and Architectural Heritage Center. Many of our members already know Barbara through her involvement as a business member and volunteer at the AHC. She has been active as a lecturer for

our education programs and is also a past member of the marketing committee.

Her job will be leading communications, marketing and promotion efforts. BMF Director, Cathy Galbraith, said “she will do a great job for us. She brings along with her a considerable list of contacts, experience, and proven success in the preservation field.”

Barbara gained her preservation, design, and fine arts experience as co-owner (with her husband) of CJ Hurley Century Arts. They are nationally recognized as experts in design and consultation for historic homes. Prior to

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her current work, Barbara spent ten+ years in merchandise management, product development, and marketing in the apparel design field. “We’re thrilled to have found someone with both well-developed marketing skills and a love for historic preservation,” said Mark Granlund, Executive Director of the Architectural Heritage Center.

“Barbara could not come at a better time for us,” says Galbraith, as the organization addresses very public and pressing preservation issues related to the Old Town National Historic Landmark District, Riverdale School, and Portland Public Schools.


The Legacy of Morris Whitehouse

Saturday, April 4th 10:00 am – 11:30 amMembers: $13 General Public: $18

As one of Oregon’s first licensed architects, the contributions of Morris H. Whitehouse to the built environment can still be seen throughout the state. Today his work reads like an architectural history book.

Whitehouse designed public buildings, private homes, and exotic retreats in almost every popular style from the turn of the twentieth century through his death in 1944. Notable works include the Columbia Gorge Hotel (1921) in Hood River, Temple Beth Israel (1927) in Portland, and the Oregon State Capital Building (1936 - 38) in Salem. With fifteen properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Whitehouse left a lasting impression on the architectural environment through thoughtful design and an ability to adapt to the ever changing trends of popular fashion.

Join Natalie Perrin, Architectural Historian with local firm Historical Research Associates, Inc., as she explores the legacy of Morris Whitehouse. Ms. Perrin is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where she spent 2 years working with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation before relocating to Oregon. A graduate of the University of Oregon’s Historic Preservation Master’s Program, Ms. Perrin recently authored the National Register nomination for Eugene Civic Stadium and is active in the preservation community.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested – use the enclosed form or visit our website: www.VisitAHC.org

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Cast Iron PortlandMeyer Memorial Trust Gallery

Portland boasts the second largest collection of cast iron-fronted buildings in the nation, outside of New York City’s SoHo district. Beginning in 1854, 180 cast iron buildings were

constructed in Portland, using this marvelous “fire proof” material either structurally or decoratively, with the last built in 1899. Local architects and foundries developed lavish patterns and created

magnificent buildings that established a strong architectural unity that has never been equaled. It was not to last…the wrecking ball’s zeal erased more than half of these buildings in the rush to “modernize” downtown Portland, in the 1940s and beyond. But our city’s surviving cast iron legacy is so rare and remarkable that the concentration of these buildings in Skidmore/Old Town led to the district’s designation as a National Historic Landmark – the highest ranking for historic places in the United States. The important surviving cast iron buildings will be celebrated, along with the importance of the Skidmore/Old Town National Historic Landmark District, and other buildings in New Chinatown/Japantown and the Yamhill Historic Districts. Efforts and opportunities to encourage the reuse of entire cast iron facades - rescued by the late Eric Ladd, Bosco & Milligan, and the old Friends of Cast Iron Architecture – will also be explored.

Come and see what the excitement is all about, in this exhibit that focuses on an historic building material that is not only “Made in the USA”, but “Made in Portland”.

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A. E. Doyle’s Portland

Saturday, April 11th, 10:00 am – 11:30 amMembers: $13 General Public: $18

In a short twenty-one year career, Albert E. Doyle designed 20 important Portland buildings (all but one remain) and 57 houses, as well as many banks, schools, department stores, and houses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Philip Niles will trace Doyle’s career and compare Doyle’s architectural theories and prototypes to his Portland buildings. The lecture will be illustrated with family snapshots and with photographs belonging to the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, including a large collection of slides taken by Doyle’s grandson, the late George McMath, one of our founding board members.

Philip Niles grew up in Portland in the 1950s when some of Doyle’s buildings were still Portland’s tallest and most significant. He later attended Reed College, which Doyle also designed. After leaving Portland in 1963 for graduate work in Toronto and London he taught medieval history at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. In retirement he returned to Portland and looked for a project in local history. With the encouragement of the late Richard Ritz and George McMath, he began research on A. E. Doyle’s role in building Portland. His Beauty of the City, A. E. Doyle, Portland’s Architect was published by Oregon State University Press in November, 2008.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested – use the enclosed form or visit our website, www.VisitAHC.org

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11th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour

Saturday, April 18th 10:00am – 4:00pmMembers: $20 General Public: $25

Homeowners will be on hand to share their experiences. Whether it’s the preservation of an original gem, a do-it-yourself restoration, or a renovation completed under the guidance of a local contractor, the Kitchen Revival Tour promises to be both educational and entertaining. For those of you who attended last year’s tour and saw the “in progress” kitchen, this year you can come and see the finished product!

We also have a special treat- we are pleased to announce that the Pittock Mansion will be part of the tour. Not only will tour goers get to see the fantastic kitchen in the main residence, but the understated 1920s gate house as well. If you have never been to the Pittock Mansion (or gotten behind the scenes into the kitchen), this is a great opportunity to see one of Portland’s most important historic attractions.


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The Evolution of the Modern Kitchen

Saturday May 2nd, 2009 10:00 am – 11:30 am Members: $13 General Public: $18(Encore Presentation!)

Owners of older homes often ask us what style of fixtures, cabinets, and hardware would have been original to their kitchens. By understanding the original one can better determine how to authentically renovate this oft-altered space in a manner respectful of the home’s period style.

Join Karla Pearlstein, Board Member, chair of our Kitchen Revival Tour, and vintage house consultant as she explains the evolution of the modern kitchen from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Using images from period magazines, brochures, and catalogues, this program will provide attendees with a clear understanding of how kitchens evolved from a water pump, a few pieces of free standing furniture, and a wood cook stove to the built-in cabinetry and sporty chrome and enamel that became widespread from the 1930s onward.


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Green Building and the Historic House

Saturday, May 9th 10:00 am – 11:30 amMembers: $13 General Public: $18

It seems that “Green” building and residential rehab projects are everywhere these days. What exactly does it mean to be “Green”? Is this just another advertising blitz? Is the “Green” movement a fad? Or is it just another modern building style represented in the numerous infill projects claiming to be “Green”, while putting development pressure on our traditional neighborhoods? In reality, there is a history of “Green Building,” one that dates back to the pre-electric age in the form of passive building practices and the use of particular historic building materials.

Wade Freitag is the owner of Craftsman Design and Renovation. Wade specializes in the renovation of older residential homes and believes we should look past the hype and embrace the green building movement from both the historical perspective and from the perspective of recent technological advancements. Join us as Wade explains how green building encompasses the entire design and building process - from the preservation of existing buildings and materials, to an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, and the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable new building materials. Reuse, Salvage, Recycle.

Pre-registration is required – use the enclosed form or visit our website, www.VisitAHC.org.

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Portland’s Cast-Iron Building Heritage: Skidmore - Old Town

Saturday, May16th, 10:00 am – 11:30 amMembers Only Lecture - $13

Skidmore - Old Town is where the city of Portland began. Designated a National Landmark Historic District by the National Parks Service in 1977 (the highest level of national heritage recognition) it is the only designated NHL district in the city. Skidmore – Old Town boasts a rich variety of historic buildings, and efforts to celebrate, promote, and preserve them deserve wide and continuing support. Come learn from architect, author and cast-iron expert Bill Hawkins in this special Members-Only lecture. He will share Portland’s cast-iron legacy, describing the architectural history of the district, the struggle to save it from the wrecking ball, and the preventable erosion of its historic character.

William J. Hawkins III is the author of The Grand Era of Cast Iron Architecture in Portland (1976), Portland’s Historic New Market Theater (1984), and Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon 1850 – 1950 (1999).

Pre-registration is required – use the enclosed form or visit our website, www.VisitAHC.org

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The Enduring Influence of John Yeon(Encore Presentation!) Saturday, June 6th 10:00 am – 11:30 amMembers: $13 General Public: $18

Few designers have matched the historical influence on the Northwest as John Yeon, while remaining so little known to the general public. Randy Gragg, editor of Portland Spaces magazine will discuss the designer’s planning, landscape work, and activism in “John Yeon in the Land of Influence.” Leland Roth, Marion D. Ross Distinguished Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, will present “John Yeon and the Invention of Northwest Modernism,” focusing on architectural influences and residential designs.

From his service on Oregon’s earliest planning commissions, to designing Portland’s most internationally-published residence - the Watzek House - Yeon left a quiet record of profound achievement. His fingerprints can be found on everything from Portland’s earlier historic preservation crusades to the conservation of Chapman Point on the Oregon coast. Note: This is an encore presentation of a program first presented in 2007.


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Cost Conscious: Rehab on a Budget

Saturday, June 13th, 10:00am – 11:30amMembers: $13 General Public: $18

A “remuddled” 1915 bungalow was the challenge – no money was the obstacle! Not one to back down to a DIY challenge, Robert Jordan gutted and rebuilt his kitchen and bathroom, and stripped away the 1970s era siding to expose his home’s original exterior. He replaced long-since vanished woodwork, got rid of the aluminum replacement windows, and uncovered and refinished the fir flooring – all for about $5000. With the help of local resources like the ReBuilding Center, you too can renovate your home in a historically sensitive manner, preserving your home while also preserving your pocketbook!

Robert Jordan is a long-time member of the AHC Education Committee and board member of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. Please join us as he shares the ups and downs of DIY home restoration – followed by an optional tour of his renovated home.


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Cast-Iron Portland: Skidmore - Old Town Walking Tour

Thursday, June 18th 6:30 pm Or: Saturday, June 20th 10:00 am Members: $ 13 General Public: $18

Tours begins at Skidmore Fountain - SW 1st and Ankeny

Come explore the wonderful cast-iron architecture of Skidmore-Old Town and learn the history of this area where early Portland was founded. Get an up-close understanding of how architectural cast-iron was used throughout the last half of the 19th century. You’ll also gain insight into this historically important district as your tour guide describes the sense of architectural unity that once defined the area, as well as the tragic loss of buildings demolished since the 1940s. We think you’ll find a new appreciation for this versatile material and a better understanding of Portland’s architectural heritage.

Skidmore – Old Town includes some of the city’s oldest standing buildings including the Dielschneider Building (1859), the New Market Theater (1872), and the Glisan Building (1889), one of the last cast-iron buildings constructed in Portland.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED – use the enclosed form or visit our website, www.VisitAHC.org


The 3rd Annual AHC Old House Fair

Saturday, June 27th 10:00 am – 5:00 pmAdmission: FREE

The Architectural Heritage Center’s Old House Fair is back for its third year! For old house owners and enthusiasts, this is an event not to be missed. Mark your calendar, gather your photos and questions, and make plans to spend the day with the best old house experts in the Northwest.

Outside, under a tent adjacent to the AHC, many of our business members will share their knowledge of old home renovation and showcase their goods and services. This free public event will also include numerous short programs and demonstrations pertaining to period-authentic renovation on topics ranging from “What Style is My House?”, “House History Research” to kitchens, bathrooms, historic colors, exteriors, and energy efficiency.

Look for parking information and an Old House Fair program schedule on our website in early June.

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A sample is better than words or pictures, when making a selection and a sale. The traveling hardware salesman was provided with the best examples of his trade to help sell building hardware, and hardware companies were increasingly creative. After the opening of the Twentieth Century, hardware manufacturers began to equip retail outlets with custom mounted displays of all of their offerings. This exhibit provides rare and wonderful examples of a wide variety of traveling and display hardware, along with novel advertising souvenirs.

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Timberline Lodge Amphitheater

USDA Forest Service/RLK & Company – owner/managerFriends of Timberline LodgeRichard Zita, Bramare Landscape ArchitectureCascadian Landscapers – general contractor

Timberline Lodge is one of the great lodges built during the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930’s. Built concurrently, the amphitheater is an integral part of the lodge master plan, tucked into the landscape and strategically sited on axis between Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson.

Over time, weather and neglect took its toll on the cedar steps, posts, and benches, and by 2000 it lay in ruin. Using historic documentation, a rehabilitation plan with ongoing management options was developed - and over $180,000 of private funding was raised.

From the start, the intent was to celebrate the craftsmanship of the original builders, and local craftsmen were engaged who had a real affinity for the project. Benches were built to tight tolerances, logs cut to match with precise notching and a “draw knife” finish. Masons researched methods from the 1930’s and adapted period techniques for the fire pit area.

Now the amphitheater is used every weekend during the summer for lodge events or private ceremonies, and it’s open to the public for all to enjoy.

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The AHC inaugurated the Preservation in Action Award as part of our 20th anniversary with the goal of promoting more preservation of our historic homes and buildings by spotlighting outstanding examples of what works. In our winter newsletter we shared highlights from nine of the fifteen award-winning projects. Here are the remaining six projects. You can find more images and details on our website.

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The Porter Glisan Building

Art DeMuro, Venerable DevelopmentBrian Emerick, Emerick ArchitectsP&C Construction, General Contractor

This Pearl District warehouse was built in 1922 and reflected its industrial roots, sporting 8-inch thick concrete walls, and heavy timbers that reflected Portland’s forestry heritage.

The renovation – which incorporated significant input from the neighborhood association – included structural, seismic, mechanical, electrical and site engineering upgrades; the addition of roof insulation and gas pack heat units for energy efficiency; preservation of the historic advertising along the west wall; and a pedestrian-friendly streetscape.

Where few people frequented this area a few years ago, today the Porter Glisan Building serves over 20,000 customers per month in its retail and office spaces, and its ground floor restaurant is a gathering place for local residents and visitors.


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Pioneer Courthouse

US General Services Administration/ US Court of Appeals – ownerSERA Architects JE Dunn Construction Northwest – general contractor

Designed in the classical Italian Renaissance style, Pioneer Courthouse was originally constructed in 1875, with two wings added in 1905. The building is approximately 42,000 sq. feet, including a 12,000 sq foot basement. Over the years it has housed the post office, Federal Courts, Customs Service, and Internal Revenue Service. Since 1972 it has been the home of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

The goal for rehabilitation of the courthouse was to restore and preserve the original elegant design and interior features, while modernizing it to meet the needs of the Court of Appeals.

The most challenging aspect was the structural upgrades done below the existing building to allow it to survive a major earthquake. Seventy-five “friction pendulum ground base isolators” were installed in the basement. These support the building during an earthquake, allowing the ground to move independently, reducing risk of damage to the building and the elements it contains.

The west entrance was established as the main entrance, connecting the building with the public spaces of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Interior refurbishing included historically accurate colors, lighting, finishes, materials, and architectural details. Courtroom wood paneling, carved wood trim, original oak flooring, and decorative plaster were restored. Original ceilings and cornice work that was damaged in previous renovations were reconstructed.

Pioneer Courthouse is truly the centerpiece of downtown Portland – and we are so grateful it will stand secure and glorious for many more years to come!

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West Coast Woods/Legacy House

Bruce & Eileen Drake - ownersKaren Richmond, Neil Kelly – designer & general contractorKathia Emery – interior design

Built in 1928, the Legacy House served as a model home demonstrating state-of-the-art building and artistic methods of the period. It won the West Coast Woods Architectural competition for its design and use of fir, cedar, hemlock, and spruce throughout the house.

Heavily “remuddled” over the years – and with a truly ugly 1970’s kitchen – the owners embarked on a top-to-bottom rehabilitation, returning the home to its original glory, while incorporating sustainable, energy-efficient products.

The original porch was restored; coats of paint were removed from the woodwork and returned to their original finishes; the 1970’s kitchen was replaced with a period-appropriate design, utilizing environmentally sustainable and salvaged materials; and throughout the house, the décor was based on 1928 patterns.

Since its completion, the Legacy House has been featured in several publications and home tours. It is outstanding in its comprehensiveness, authenticity, and sustainability.


J.S. & Melinda Waggener Farmstead

Barb Fitzgerald – ownerRichard & Anne De Wolf, Arciform LLC – designer & general contractor

The Waggener Farmstead is an excellent example of a nearly intact late nineteenth-century farm, built in 1885 its one of the oldest residences in Washington County. It includes the house, dairy barn, milk house, shop, storage shed, privy, chicken house, wood shed, pump house, and garage.

For decades the house had been slipping and twisting down the hillside on which it sits, being pulled off its foundation of hand-hewn logs on timber posts and rock footings. Structural collapse appeared immanent, but the owner was undeterred!

Preservation of the farmstead included leveling the house, pouring new footings, and building a new foundation which maintained the original log appearance; replacing rotted shiplap; rebuilding the porches and skirting; replacing the roof and adding gutters.

While many felt that the farmstead was beyond saving, owner Barb Fitzgerald persevered. Today the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to remind us of how early settlers lived and thrived.

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The Telegram Building

Alix & Helle Nathan, The Nathan Family – owner/developerArt DeMuro, Venerable Development LLC – project managerBill Bailey, Waterleaf ArchitectureBrent Parry, formerly P&C Construction – general contractor

Designed in the Georgian Revival style and built in 1922, the Telegram Building housed the Portland Evening Telegram newspaper until the paper closed in the early 1930s.

Located on SW Washington Street, for years the building sat frozen in time, attracting few tenants due to its condition. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in the early 1990s, the Nathan Family sought to redevelop it to avoid demolition.

Working through numerous zoning and design review hurdles – and finding creative ways to make the financial numbers pencil with tax credits and help from the PDC

– a comprehensive preservation and adaptive reuse was accomplished. It included restoration of the historic façade, bracing the terra cotta parapets and balustrade; making the clock tower operational again; seismic reinforcement; converting the basement space to underground parking; preserving the historic wood and ironwork staircase on the ground floor; and rebuilding the mezzanine.

A new entrance was added along 11th Avenue. And a fourth floor was added with a set-back making it invisible from the street and preserving the building’s original appearance.

The Telegram Building served as a catalyst for preservation in the West End, and stands as an anchor in an emerging neighborhood centrally located near the Brewery Blocks and the Pearl District. It demonstrates the power of strong partnerships between public and private groups, drawing upon resources from federal, state, and local government.

Historic preservation isn’t always easy, but this project has greatly benefited our community.

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Annual Fund Donors 2008

A very special thank you to all our members & friends who generously supported the AHC through donations to the Annual fund in 2008. Due to space limitations in this issue – we will publish the entire list in the Summer 2009 issue of News & Notes.

Dine Out for the AHC Monday, April 27th, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Come for lunch or dinner!Sckavone’s Restaurant 4100 SE Division, Portlandwww.sckavones.com

It’s become a tradition…please join us for our third annual “Dine Out” at Sckavone’s. They will generously donate 40% of the proceeds to the AHC. Owner Jon Finley is the grandson of pharmacist Nick Sckavone who operated his Ever-Ready Drugstore here from 1934 to 1975. This renovated neighborhood landmark retains much of the historical charm of the pharmacy, with original tile floor, antique fountain back bar, and 1950s style counter. Sckavone’s offers “classic American and comfort food” for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine Out with your family and friends at this SE favorite – and support the AHC! Watch our Webpage and email alerts for other “Dine Out” events coming up this spring & summer!


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From 2007 through 2008 volunteers have contributed at least 12,300 hours to the AHC. In 2008 alone, 172 volunteers gave us more than 3500 working hours.

They helped with……..Exhibits:

“Historic Preservation in Portland - A Lasting Legacy” Joanne Carlson, Holly Chamberlain, Norm Gholston, Angela Rogers, Grant Scholbrock, Meg Talbott, & Bill Welch

“Salesmen’s Samples - Very Portable Hardware”Gina Drew, Meg Talbott

Education Programs:Volunteers: Robert Jordan, Jan Dilg, Martha Gies, Polina Olsen, Jim Heuer, Robert Mercer, and Karla Pearlstein created and presented programs. Ian Manire, Gabrielle Foulkes, Jan Dilg, Ita Lindquist, Karen Kinzey, LeeAnn Heuberger, and Nancy Hawver helped out with registration or speaker introductions.

Year End Mailing:Doris Threloff, Ita Lindquist, Mike Matthews, Kori Koppen, Gina Drew, Lynn 0sterberg-Deiss, Lynne Murray, Rose Rosenthal, Megan Griffith, Marianne Kadas, and Margaret Zeps worked for days stuffing, stamping and sealing our annual appeal letter.

New Faces At The Front Desk: Please welcome Ian Manire and Alison Starkey

Special Events:Kori Koppen, Stephanie Sameh, Lynn Osterberg-Deiss and Risa Davis assisted with a gala event for Genesis and Portico members. Meg Talbott and Joanne Carlson catered the event which was held at Francene and Tim Grewe’s home – the 1909 historic Jennie Bramhall House.

Oregon’s 150th Birthday Celebration:Hope Svenson provided research assistance for the presentation, “150 Years of Portland Architecture” featured at the AHC on February 14th. Fred Leeson, Stephanie Sameh, Kori Koppen and LeeAnn Heuberger staffed an AHC booth at the Oregon Historical Society on February 15th

Join Us For Spring Volunteer Orientation.When: Saturday, April 4th from 12:30-2:00pm Where: Upstairs Classroom at the AHC Who: • Peoplewhoarecurrentlyvolunteeringbuthavenever

attended an orientation (there are a lot of you – the last orientation was a year ago)

• Inactivevolunteerswhowanttogetbackintheaction• Everyonewhowantstoknowmoreaboutthe

Architectural Heritage Center and how to get involved.?

Join us for a tour of the building, a bit of a history, and refreshments. Pick up a volunteer manual, newsletter, and volunteer job descriptions. Learn about our current volunteer needs and the exciting events coming up in 2009. Come and find out all about us and, if you have friends who might be interested in getting involved at the AHC bring them along too.

Please RSVP by Friday, March 27Contact: Joan Baucus 503-321-7264 or [email protected].


Genesis (All Members)CZ Becker CompanyMarjorie Belluschi Bruce & Brenda Burns Ellyn Bye Norm & Joanne Carlson Jean Donly Bruce & Eileen DrakeRichard & Anne DeWolf George Eighmey Peter LivingstonWilliam Hawkins III,

FAIA James S Heurer Wendy Wells Jackson Jim Kelly & Sue PorterHarris & Judith Matarazzo Robert Mercer Rick Michaelson Karla Pearlstein Judith Rees Bo & Nancy Sullivan Allen Tooke & Marcia TrumanWill Wright Bill & Karin Wright

StewardshipGwen Burns Ross Plambeck & Joan

Baucus Ms. Nani Swigert Warren

PlatinumOlson & Jones Construction

CorporateTerra Dolce ConsultantsArchitectural Recovery, IncSampson PaintingGold Leaf Restoration

ContributingBrittany ChambersMichele & Michael

Dewitz Linda S Dodds F Davis & Giny FinchHoward & Jane GlazerMichael & Melody HinchenAllen JoslynLenore La Tour E Kimbark & Melinda MaccollMichael Allen Mathews Mary & D Smith Piper Tom & Marie SpenceJoan Stark Ben & Elaine WhiteleyElaine Yunker

HouseholdBecker ProductionsRoger H BlytheJerry & Isabel

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Young Mary Lou ColverSteve DurrantEileen Fitzsimons & Gary

BlackmerCathy Galbraith Kari GeorgePeter & Suzanne GoddynJohn HutmacherJohn JohnsonKaren Karger Jeanne KeyesMark Klemmer & Dean

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Henry Kunowski & Kerstin Schulz-Kunowski

Gilbert & Miriam LissyAndre & Cynthia MarechalJudith & Glenn MasonNancy & Martin McclureCindy Mckendry & Frederic

SiebertSusan Mikota & Arthur GlasfeldTeresa Minato & David CoateTom & Chris NeilsenAnn & Phil Niles Vic & Nancy RhodesCharles & Barbara Rhyne Gaye & Jim RichardsonThom Ross & Laurie LabatheDonald & Sandra Smith Charles & Toni StalsbergDan Stephens & Lief

Warnberg Karen Swank Dave & Meg TalbottJoe Tonn & Jeff WillisJohn Toso & Nancy WestonDavid & Kari Wolski

Individual Mary E BakerWarren BakerJohn Barker Patti Mccallig BatesGene BowersRobert A Burkholder JrLarry CavenderJudy DaubleEmily De La CruzConnie DenaultLaura FisherJill Gifford Robert W Hadlow Phd

Alexander HamalianAnne HillyerDennis C JohnsonRoger & Linda JonesDeborah KadasGregory Kamerer Lee KnightlyFrancis LefeverKeenan LongcorAnn MartinJune MikkelsenGraydon MillerArthur MoloianCarrie MooreCarl A MunzLinda Nettekoven Tom NewhouseRobert NilsenPhyllis ReynoldsRichard N RossMarie Ryan Burke Samuelson Jr.David SavinarArden SheltonDoris ThreloffLinda M TinkhamRyan TinselKrista UllandNancy WalshKimberly WilkinsSharon Wood Wortman

Student/SeniorCarolee Allen Judge Virginia R BeattyKaren ConklinBeverly Culp Burt Curtis Agnes Fischer Jean Fitzgerald

Margaret FosterMarlyce GholstonPatricia J HammackWarren H JamesGrayson Kramer Dorothy Ellen

MastersVianne PattersonCarl Pearson Mrs Darlene A PetersJan Quivey Jane RichardsonJune Roberts Mary F Ryan Carol SantessonLeann StephanSteve Stone Antonette ThomsonLenore WarrenPatricia A WeigelRuby F WhalleyIla WinslowDonald J Wood

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Gifts that Support Historic Preservation Proceeds benefit the programs of the Architectural Heritage Center.

An Architect Looks at Downtown Portland by Richard E. RitzRichard Ritz was an architect, writer, and architectural historian, who began his long career working in the office of renowned Portland architect Pietro Belluschi. An Architect Looks

at Downtown Portland is a collection of Ritz’ columns first printed in the 1980s by the Portland Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in their publication Architalk. The book is packed with images of downtown buildings from the cast-iron era to some of the more recent skyscrapers, and including buildings that have long-since been demolished. $13.00 includes shipping.

Architects of Oregon by Richard E. RitzAn exhaustive collection of biographical sketches of 650 Oregon architects from the frontier 1800s, to the mid-twentieth century. This 462-page paperbound resource is available exclusively through the AHC. $33.00 includes shipping.

Bungalow Tomato LabelThis authentic vintage produce label from the Bosco-Milligan Foundation collection dates from the 1920s-30s, measures 4” X 11”, and is ready for framing. $22.50 includes shipping. Also available framed at the AHC.

Gift MembershipWhat could be more thoughtful for someone fixing up an old house – or someone who loves Portland area history – than a membership in the AHC with its access to our resources and program discounts? Gift memberships start at just $15.00.

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Ongoing Collections Inventoryby Doug Magedanz

Cast iron was used extensively for architecture in the late nineteenth century, especially for the elaborate ornamented facades of commercial buildings. Portland has many fine examples

remaining in the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District and nearby. Significant historic buildings, originally built by well-known city founders, were among the many structures demolished in the 1940s - 1970s. Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan salvaged cast iron building pieces such as capitals, keystones, lintels, pilasters and ornaments. Over time, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation has expanded this collection through contributions from other donors.

With the help of architect William J. Hawkins III, references to historic photographs of lost Portland buildings, and the aid

of previous inventories, we have identified the origin of many cast iron parts in our collection. Individual artifacts have been sorted into related groups and broken parts have been reunited with matching pieces. Thanks to invaluable volunteers, we are now cataloguing the cast-iron collection and many of these priceless artifacts will be on display in our upcoming exhibit.

Recent Acquisitions: Set of three light fixture shades - donated by Albert Hoguet; Abstract of title for four Portland properties and photographs - donated by Joanne Carlson; Cast stone capital salvaged from Colonial Theater - donated by Donald Nelson; Two plaster bas-relief pieces by artist Gabriel Lavare and set of original design drawings of light fixtures attributed to F.C. Baker – donated by Hilary Mackenzie; Povey Bros. stained glass transom window – donated by Cathy Galbraith.

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