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display their expansive collection of poster art by Mucha, Lautrec, Bonnard, and others. This house a gift to look at, and you will find something that pleases the eye in every room of this sensitively-renovated home.

Lewis T. and Harriet J. Gilliland House

Ellis F. Lawrence customized the design for the Gilliland House from a design first published by Gustav Stickley in the April 1907 issue of The Craftsman magazine. Situated in the Historic Irvington District, it is one of only two Stickley “True Craftsman” houses in Oregon. The spectacular natural woodwork of this 1910 home and feeling of warmth pleasantly engulf visitors. The completely original first floor interior detailing and other features inside and out make this a treasure of Arts and Crafts design.

Bolina Jacobs-John T. Wilson House

Appropriately sited on a mountain, this 1913 Swiss Chalet was built for Bolina Jacobs, who moved to Portland to be near extended family after becoming a widow. Bolina’s son Fred, owner of the Frederick A. Jacobs Company, a major real estate development company of the time, built the home for his

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2014 Heritage Home Tour: Made in Portland

Saturday, July 26, 2014 10:00 am–4:00 pm AHC Members $35 General Public $45

Please join us on Saturday, July 26th for the 5th Annual Heritage Home Tour benefiting the programs of the Architectural Heritage Center. This year’s tour will give you an opportunity for an inside view of five of Portland’s distinguished homes that highlight the innovation, adaptation, and artistic emergence unique to our dynamic city. Included are houses from the Arts and Crafts movement, including one with Prairie-style overtones, a unique Swiss Chalet, and a mid-century residence.

William and Edna Purcell House

After moving to Portland from Minneapolis in c. 1922 for health reasons, internationally-prominent architect William Gray Purcell designed a residence for his family which drew on his Midwest roots. The Minneapolis firm of Purcell and Elmslie, active between 1913 and c. 1921, was well-known for its Arts and Crafts and Prairie style designs. Purcell’s mastery of both stylistic traditions is much in evidence in the intriguing design for his multi-gabled southwest Portland home. As noted by William J. Hawkins, FAIA, in Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon, the home has “classic banked windows…and a quite remarkable tall, narrow window…on the living room end wall…Purcell had a masterful sense of balance, and all the elevations of this house reveal his inventive and unique sense of design.”

Mathews House

In 1910, Mrs. M.S. Mathews commissioned the architectural design and building firm of Stokes & Zeller to build a Craftsman style home in the West Hills which cost $4000. Stokes & Zeller designed homes of various sizes and styles, and apartment buildings, and built them all over the city. This home’s abundant wall space became the perfect spot for its current owners to continued on pg 3

Portland Gas & Coke Building

By Fred Leeson

The plot is achingly familiar: Iconic building threatened with demolition. Owner sees

removal as easiest, cheapest solution to a problem. Hand-wringing by old-building lovers. Petitions circulated. Meetings held. Lots of talk. Preservation options are few…and costly.

The drama is unfolding again in the case of the long-vacant Portland Gas & Coke building, the charming 1913 industrial building located off NW St. Helens Road south of the St. Johns Bridge. But this story has some unusual twists that could make it a landmark in the annals of local preservation.

First, many of the folks rallying to save the gas building are not the usual preservation suspects. They are a younger crowd who may be realizing for the first time that Portland’s great collection of old buildings helps make our city a special place. For those of us whose hair is mostly gray—or non-existent—this is a wonderful and encouraging turn of events.

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Demolition of Single Family Houses: the Epidemic ContinuesBy Cathy Galbraith

The epidemic of demolition of single-family homes has only accelerated and concerns across Portland neighborhoods are red hot. There were an estimated 389 demolitions in 2013; it’s rumored that there’s a-demo-per-work-day in 2014. It’s impossible to argue about the appeal to a home-owner looking for a quick and easy sale…all-cash offers for a house in “as-is” condition, no real estate commissions, no worries about underground oil tanks, dry rot. Defects don’t matter for demo-and-replacements.

For the builder/developer, the economics are a sure bet. One single family home, whether “modest” or “nice” is purchased and replaced with a bigger, more expensive home (often more than one). Given the great neighborhoods-with-character locations, new high-end houses command top prices with guaranteed profit for the builders. No need to worry about recouping the costs of a new subdivision. Instead, they are filling the mail boxes of homeowners with enticing “quick sale—close in days” offers, looking for houses to buy and demolish.

How can we counter the scraping away of a house that may be worth $475,000 if the replacement house can sell for $975,000 (double that for two new ones)? That’s the tough challenge and the City of Portland has made it easy for the demo-and-replace builders—but disruptive on the surrounding residents. The city’s impetus seems to be “density” but it is definitely not the Urban Growth Boundary, nor is it “green.” Someone once told me

“planners don’t get paid to keep things the same” but I find it ludicrous when planning documents (and campaigning elected officials) talk about “Portland’s celebrated neighborhoods” and then proposes nothing to protect the character that makes those neighborhoods so celebrated! It’s the context of vintage homes that blend so well with one another, the consistent use of high-quality materials, regularity of setbacks, and mature landscaping and trees—that’s what helps make up the character and it’s what disappears with demolition/replacement.

After discussion, and a practical look at the many issues at play, we propose the following potential “fixes” as a start:

1) Notice to surrounding property owners isn’t much of a fix, but it lets neighbors prepare for noise, dust, and possible exposure to environmental hazards. Notice is only now required by the city when more than one new house is proposed. There’s no notice/delay when the demo and replacement house permits are filed the same day. Asking builders to provide notice voluntarily doesn’t cut it, unless all builders comply. Either the city should require notice across the board, or provide an incentive for notice, like reducing the cost of a building permit.

2) Change the definition of “demolition” in the city’s development code – any demolition that leaves any portion

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of a house standing (like a partial foundation wall) is called an “alteration” or “remodel”, not a demolition. Typically, many jurisdictions use “at least 50% of a structure remains standing” as the primary criteria for an alteration/remodel.

3) Houses that are obviously historic (but unprotected) are those listed on the city’s 1983 Historic Resources Inventory, but many houses have since reached the age of 50+. We propose a mandatory 120 delay for houses on the HRI or at least 50+ years old, likely the ones needing time for investigating alternatives to demolition. (The historic-but-unprotected NW Portland’s Goldsmith House was purchased by a group of NWDA activists (including our board member Rick Michaelson) from the demo/developer, to save it from demolition.)

(4) Require that existing front and side yard setbacks be maintained for the new house(s)—a new house is not only usually bigger, but covers much more of the lot. If front and side-yard setbacks stay the same for the new house, the streetscape remains more like its neighbors. Expansion in size of the new house should be allowed only at the rear of the site, minimizing impact on the street and side yards of neighboring houses.

These provisions are a start at addressing the demolition epidemic that’s only growing. We’ll be airing these on our blog and elsewhere as we look for the willingness of our elected officials to respond to the firestorm of concern that’s also only continuing to grow across “Portland’s celebrated neighborhoods.”

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July–September 2014

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Gallery Exhibits Logos, Monograms, and Corporate Imagery pg 9

Art Exhibits Simply Red High Fiber Diet pg 10 Continues through July 26th

Oregon’s Painted History Anna Magruder pg 10 Opening Reception August 1st

Artist Talk August 9th

Departments Director’s Column pg 2 President’s Column pg 2–3New and Renewing Members pg 11 Fundraising News and Announcements pg 12 Business Resource Directory pg 12 Summer Program Registration pg 13 Become a Member pg 14 Volunteer Recognition pg 15

Programs Heritage Home Tour cover Sat. July 26th | 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Summer Walking Tours pg 4–6 Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Bridge City: A Bicycle Tour of Downtown Area Bridges pg 6 Sat. July 12th | 10:00 am–1:00 pm

Charles Ertz: Architect, Builder, Entrepreneur (Encore) pg 7 Tues. July 15th | 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Wade Hampton Pipes, Architect (Encore) pg 7 Tues. July 22nd | 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Landscapes and History: River View Cemetary Walk pg 8 Sat. Sept. 6th | 1:30 pm

Sustainability and Historic Preservation: A Bicycle Tour of Portland’s Central Eastside pg 8 Sat. Sept. 13th | 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Post-War Architects and Builders of Portland pg 9 Sat. Sept. 27th | 10:00 am–11:30 am

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mother, who had spent time in Switzerland, from a design by Folger Johnson. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this was the first house to be constructed on the

west slope of Mt. Tabor. Second owner John T. Wilson and members of his family lived in the home for almost 50 years. The half-acre garden has just been restored to it original glory.

Manuel and Tillie Nepom House

Roscoe Hemenway designed this northwest Portland Mid-Century Modern Home in 1950. The current owner bought the house in 2012 and has worked with architect Stephen Korbich to make this house a showcase for the owner’s northwest art collection. The ceilings were raised for a simple dramatic effect that is enhanced by the eastern exposure. The garden was recently redesigned by Craig Kiest of Huntington and Kiest for a wonderful setting that reinforces the character of the house.

Save the date—invite your neighbors and colleagues! Order your tickets now at www.VisitAHC.org for what promises to be a truly exceptional home tour.

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Northwest Natural, the successor company to Portland Gas & Coke, proposed demolition as part of its clean-up plans for the polluted site on which the building sits. Another positive element to this story is that Northwest Natural has been willing to consider preservation alternatives, few as they may be. Because of the polluted vicinity, the old gas building is not a candidate to become a brewpub or lofts or retail space. For the foreseeable future, the building has no realistic potential for adaptive re-use.

Nevertheless, once a historic resource is demolished, it is gone for good. The only preservation option for the gas building may well be a new roof and windows that would keep the building sealed but intact and weather-tight. Early estimates for such work surpass $1 million. As a regulated utility, Northwest Natural says it cannot contribute to that sum because the work would not be a direct service to customers.

Can building lovers raise that amount to save a structure without any function? This would be the most amazing twist of all. The Bosco-Milligan Foundation staff and board members are helping to explore all possibilities for saving the gas building. We will lock arms with preservationists of all ages to see if we can all arrive at a happy ending. If nothing else, Portland Gas & Coke may become known for attracting a new generation to the hard work of preservation.


Historic Multi-Family Housing of NW PortlandThursday, July 3, 2014 at 6:00

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Northwest Portland’s Alphabet District is often thought of for its beautiful mansions, when in fact, it has a surprising history as a “rental” district.

The Couch family built some of the earliest upscale rental units. In the 1920s, Elmer Feig became well known for his Northwest Portland apartment designs, and a housing crunch during World War II led to the conversion of many classic homes into multi-family units. We hope you’ll join us as we explore this fascinating aspect of one of Portland’s most endearing neighborhoods.

Walking tours

We’re proud to once again offer a full slate of walking tours on Thursday evenings from May through August. We’re also adding a few Saturday and Sunday tours through September in order to provide you with more opportunities to attend. As always, we hope you’ll join us for some fun architectural history mixed with a little exercises for some fun architectural history mixed with a little exercise.

Members: $12.00 General Public: $20.00

All walking tours begin at 6:00pm unless otherwise noted. Please allow for two hours.

See the AHC website or call us for more information and specific starting locations. Tours have limited capacity. Sign up early to ensure your spot!

Pre-registration is REQUIRED—visit us online at www.VisitAHC.org or use the enclosed registration form.

The Boise Neighborhood and Mississippi AvenueThursday, July 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm

The dramatic redevelopment occurring along Mississippi Avenue today is merely the latest chapter in the remarkable and unique history of this neighborhood. From an electric streetcar line to

“real estate redlining”, this tour explores the cultural and economic changes that have shaped Boise’s built environment. Tour-goers will see some of the finest examples of late-19th century working-class homes in Portland, built primarily by Scandinavian, German, and Polish immigrants. You will also see some hidden architectural gems and a forgotten dance hall that once housed a temple of the Nation of Islam.

Skidmore Old Town Historic DistrictSaturday, July 19, 2014 at 10:00 am

Learn about some of the oldest buildings in the city and the people who built them in this tour of

Portland’s only National Historic Landmark District. The area also contains the highest concentration of cast-iron fronted buildings on the west coast and much of that iron was even produced locally.

Hollywood NeighborhoodThursday, July 24, 2014 at 6:00 pm

The namesake for this thriving northeast Portland neighborhood is the iconic Hollywood Theatre which opened in 1926. Beyond the theatre lies a fascinating

blend of residential and commercial architecture. This tour takes you to both sides of Sandy Boulevard, where you’ll see lots of historic character, but also the impacts of ongoing redevelopment activities.

East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic DistrictSaturday, July 5, 2014 at 10:00 am

Along Grand Avenue, once the main commercial spine in the original and separate city of East Portland, lies an amazing mix

of architecture from Italianate to Art Deco. Among the many buildings, including a few hidden gems, you’ll learn about the well-known Barber Block—a one time mortuary and of course West’s Block—the oldest building on Grand Avenue and home of the Architectural Heritage Center.

The South Park Blocks: A Cultural MandateSunday, July 6, 2014 at 11:00 am

This eleven-block downtown area was first platted and donated to the City in 1852, transforming a fire break parcel into the most desirable residential area of its day—complete with schools, playgrounds, stately homes and places of worship. Come take a stroll through the groves of elms and recount some of the stories they would love to tell about the area’s history and architecture. The South Park Blocks stand alone as a place of revitalization, refreshment and cultural allure.

King’s Hill National Register Historic DistrictThursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:00 pm

Many of Portland’s most notable late 19th and early 20th century architects designed homes in this hilly National Register Historic District. The neighborhood is also known for its wonderful

landscape architecture, serving as a gateway to Washington Park. Be advised that this is a fairly strenuous walk.


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New! Piedmont and Walnut Park NeighborhoodsThursday, July 31, 2014 at 6:00 pm

In addition to the well known planned neighborhoods of Irvington and Ladd’s Addition, North East Portland is also home to the lesser known but architecturally rich neighborhoods of Piedmont and Walnut Park. These areas contain many fine examples of familiar styles such as Queen Anne and Arts

& Crafts but also the less frequently seen forms of Byzantine, Jacobean and Prairie style.

Ladd’s Addition Historic DistrictSaturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:00 am

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this leafy enclave of early 20th century homes, churches,

and businesses. This National Register Historic District is Oregon’s oldest planned community and in 2009 the American Planning Association honored it as one of America’s Great Places.

The Pearl District: Preservation in the Midst of ChangeSaturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:00 am

Over the last 20 years, the Pearl has been transformed from an out-dated and tired industrial area into one of Portland’s premier residential and retail districts. A century ago, the area went through a similar transformation—

from a working class housing area at the edge of a marsh, to the city’s premier industrial and warehousing area. Many of Portland’s best known architects of the period designed buildings for important local and national companies. Most of these buildings remain, with their exteriors intact, and new uses inside.

NEW! Historic Oregon CityThursday, August 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Come and explore a portion of Oregon’s first incorporated city. On this walk you’ll see homes and buildings in the McLoughlin Conservation District, an area originally platted by Dr. John McLoughlin. Along the

way you’ll also learn some of the history of the city that was once the capital of the Oregon Territory.

Yamhill Historic District and BeyondSaturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:00 am

What is today the Yamhill National Register Historic District was separated

from the rest of Old Town when the new Morrison Bridge was constructed in the 1950s. This tour contains fantastic 19th century cast-iron buildings, as well as some of the most notable historic commercial architecture in Portland. You’ll also learn about how this one-time market area was home to the city’s early Chinese immigrant community.

NEW! The Houses of EastmorelandThursday, August 21, 2014 at 6:00 pm

The Eastmoreland Neighborhood is known throughout Portland for its undulating

pattern of dense, tree-lined streets and landscaped yards. Once farmland, the housing in Eastmoreland was largely constructed between 1925 and 1940. Along

this walk you’ll see not only some fantastic architect-designed houses in period revival styles, but also their popular, but not architect designed, counterparts.

Lair Hill NeighborhoodThursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm

One of Portland’s oldest residential neighborhoods, Lair Hill contains a fascinating mix of historic homes, along with notable

buildings significant for their connections to the city’s early immigrant populations. It’s also a neighborhood that was impacted by urban renewal. Come along and you’ll also learn that the neighborhood’s namesake might not be what you think it is!

Modernism and Beyond: The Architecture of Downtown (South)Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 11:00 am

Downtown Portland contains an abundance of post-World War II architecture by Pietro Belluschi, Michael Graves, and the world renowned firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. This tour explores the southern portion of the central business district. You’ll learn about the controversial as well as the

award winners, the architects and firms that designed them, and the issues of the times that led to such dramatic changes to our built environment and skyline.

New! Portland Vernacular: the Buckman NeighborhoodSunday, September 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Buckman is one of the city’s oldest Eastside neighborhoods with a variety of vernacular

housing types beginning with late 19th century cottages through the building boom years of the early 20th century when the bungalow and four-square were popular citywide. You’ll even see some early duplex and triplex houses that

give Buckman a unique character as well as post-World War II multi-unit housing.

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Bridge City: A Bicycle tour of Downtown Area Bridges

Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:00 am–1:00 pm Members: $12 General Public: $20

With a dozen bridges spanning the Willamette River between Sellwood and St. Johns, it should come as no surprise that Portland is often called “Bridge City.” This AHC bicycle tour will discuss the rich history of Portland’s downtown bridges from its earliest, the twice rebuilt Morrison, to it’s newest—the soon to be completed Tilikum Crossing Transit Bridge.

Route Maps will be provided.

This tour is intended for intermediate skill cyclists, age 18 and over. All attendees must sign a liability waiver.


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Modernism and Beyond: The Architecture of Downtown (North)Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 6:00 pm

This tour explores the northern portion of Downtown where you’ll look at Portland skyscrapers—from the oldest to the near-tallest and most recent. The fingerprints of iconic architect Pietro

Belluschi are on five buildings on this tour, including perhaps his most famous of all. Other stops include the work of modern masters Richard Sundeleaf, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca. We’ll also look at three “modern” public plazas and try to figure out reasons for success or failure of those designs.

Westmoreland NeighborhoodSunday, September 14, 2014 at 1:30 pm

One of Portland’s oldest residential neighborhoods, Lair Hill contains a fascinating mix of historic homes, along with notable buildings significant for their connections to the city’s early immigrant populations. It’s also a neighborhood that was impacted by urban renewal. Come along and you’ll also learn that

the neighborhood’s namesake might not be what you think it is!

The History of Irvington as told along NE Tillamook and BeyondSaturday, September 20, 2014 at 10:00 am

The largest National Register Historic District in Portland, Irvington encompasses 583 acres and 2,800 buildings. This tour explores only a small slice of a remarkable

neighborhood, including the work of notable architects like Joseph Jacobberger and Ellis Lawrence—all with the goal of providing a broader understanding of the fascinating and rich history of this one-time streetcar suburb.


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Wade Hampton Pipes, Architect (Encore Presentation)

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Members: $12 General Public: $20

With a career spanning nearly 50 years, Wade Hampton Pipes (1877–1961) was one of Oregon’s most notable architects during the first half of the 20th century. Pipes’ home designs were so outstanding that his work has long been imitated by others.

Primarily a residential architect, Wade Hampton Pipes was a native Oregonian who trained in England. His designs displayed a thorough interest in the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but with a style that was all his own. From cottages to country estates, there are dozens of Pipes-designed homes remaining today, scattered throughout the Portland area and the Willamette Valley. Architectural historian Eric Wheeler will outline the life and work of Wade Hampton Pipes in this image-filled presentation.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested—visit us online at www.VisitAHC.org or use the enclosed registration form.

Charles Ertz: Architect, Builder, Entrepreneur (Encore Presentation)

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Members: $12 General Public: $20

Many of Charles W. Ertz’ (1887–1979) contributions to Portland still exist, hidden in plain view, in commercial districts around the city. While he is responsible for a number of National Register properties including the Jantzen House in Lake Oswego (1935) and the Parkview Apartments in northeast

Portland (1940), one of his most interesting buildings is now Whole Foods in the Pearl District.

With a career that began around 1906, Ertz worked in a number of architectural styles. A prime English Tudor example is the

former Lloyd Golf Club building (1930), now a credit union near Benson High School. Ertz differed from other architects of his time with his entrepreneurial bent, engaging in everything from land speculation and design to building and financing.

Business historian Ron Savitt is a member of the AHC Education Committee. His interest in Ertz has come about as a result of Ertz’s business acumen and his ability to design aesthetically-pleasing and economically-effective buildings of all shapes and sizes.

Thanks to Gary Smith, the owner of an original Ertz photo portfolio, we are able to share many never before seen period images of Ertz projects from around the city. This program promises to bring long-needed recognition to one of Portland’s most prolific and successful 20th century architects.


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Sustainability and Historic Preservation: A Bicycle Tour of Portland’s Central Eastside

Saturday, September 13, 2014 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Members: $12 General Public: $20

What is the relationship between architectural preservation and environmental sustainability? Come explore this question on a tour of Portland’s Central Eastside which has a variety of examples of adaptive reuse, some ambitious sustainable renovations, and a mostly-level biking experience.

Along this tour you’ll see a former flour mill, a one-time PGE power plant, Portland’s only Ford automobile assembly facility, a re-purposed firehouse, a school in the midst of a historic

adaptive reuse project, as well as a former laundry, and even a former library designed by noted Portland architect A.E. Doyle.

Route Maps will be provided.

This tour is intended for intermediate skill cyclists, age 18 and over. All attendees must sign a liability waiver.


Landscapes and History: A Walk Through River View Cemetery

Saturday, September 6 1:30 pm Members: $12 General Public: $20

Nestled in the hillside just above the west end of the Sellwood Bridge lies one of Portland’s hidden treasures, River View Cemetery. Portland’s contribution to the 19th century rural cemetery movement was so successful it helped bring about the development of public parks in Portland and elsewhere across the nation. Join us as we tour the final resting places of the rich and famous of 19th century Portland. We will explore obelisks, monuments and mausoleums, all set within one of the city’s most picturesque landscapes.


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Logos, Monograms, and Corporate Imagery: The Fine Ornament of Emblematic Hardware

Opening Summer 2014 Liz’s Antique Hardware Gallery

With 19th century advances in manufacturing technology, custom-designed building hardware became widely popular. Corporations, clubs, hotels, public schools and countless other organizations attempted to enhance their “brand identity” through hardware emblazoned with building imagery, logos, and monograms. In the Portland area, the Morning Oregonian newspaper and the Woodmen of the World were just two of the organizations that fitted their buildings with this type of custom emblematic hardware.

Using carefully selected pieces from the Bosco-Milligan Foundation’s Collection and from private collectors, this exhibit tells the story of emblematic hardware, both at the national and local level. You’ll be amazed at the detailed design work and quality—something that has been lost in today’s world where building ownership and interior décor are in a constant state of change.

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Post-War Architects and Builders of Portland

Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:00 am–11:30 am Members: $12 General Public: $20

Like many western US cities, Portland experienced a tremendous amount of new development in the two plus decades after the end of World War II. This program provides an overview of some of the notable architects and builders who

shaped Portland area buildings styles in the Atomic Age.

While the seeds of Northwest Regional architecture had been planted by the 1930s and the work of A.E.

Doyle, John Yeon, and Pietro Belluschi, after World War II a new breed of architects and builders left their mark on Portland’s built environment. Please join us as AHC Education Manager, Val Ballestrem shares images and stories of some of the more prolific and interesting architects and builders from this era. In addition to architects such as John Storrs—a master of Northwest Regional architecture, you’ll also learn about Warren Weber, whose church buildings are some of the most unique of the era. There were also numerous home designer/builders during this era. Ken Birkemeier may be one of the most well-known, but Val will also shed light on some not-so-well-known builders like, Hallberg, Asbahr, and the Mutual Construction Company. In the end we hope you’ll recognize that affordable quality home construction did not come to a halt at the outset of World War II, but continued until well into he 1960s when quality building materials started to become too expensive for the average home buyer.


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Simply Red Fiber Art ExhibitA juried exhibit of work by members of High Fiber Diet, a group affiliated with the Columbia Fiber Arts Guild of Portland

Continues through July 26th

Jurors: Una Kim, Ikie Nolan Kressel, Trisha Hassler

There are many ways to say “Red.” It can be the color, the word, a mood, an object, an abstracted concept, or an event. All of these interpretations

are represented in the 21 pieces of fiber art created by 17 artists. The show’s three jurors summarized their final selections in this statement. “Ultimately we chose pieces that maintained their presence and spoke with a decisive voice. We are happy with the diversity of design, technique and point of view this group of textiles includes. The result is a strong, cohesive show.”

Oregon’s Painted HistoryArtist: Anna McGruder

Opening Reception: August 1st 6–8pm; free and open to the public

On exhibit through September 27th

“Oregon’s Painted History” will be an exhibit of oil paintings by Portland artist Anna Magruder and will depict some of the more colorful, less-known stories from bygone days in Oregon. Magruder’s inspiration for the show comes from researching topics across an approximate 100-year stretch (1850–1950), such as racism, the prostitution trade, the removal of Native Americans, and the practice of shanghaiing. Rather than trying to recreate exact scenes of actual events, she employs “historic surrealism,” which relies on symbols and metaphors to help capture the emotional impact and broader implications of the topics she selects. Individuals representing a larger group of people will be the focal point of her stories.

Artist TalkAugust 9, 2–4pm

Join Anna for an artist talk and Q&A session where she will speak about her historic surrealism works on display. She will have a guest speaker to talk about Oregon’s seedy history.

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Celebrating the Life of “Doorknob Lady” Maude Eastwood

By Cathy Galbraith

Maude Eastwood changed my life, and the life of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation.

Affectionately known as the “Doorknob Lady,” Maudie began collecting doorknobs as a young woman, when she was a professional hairdresser in Tillamook. A hardware amateur, over time she grew into a self-taught and well-respected hardware expert. The three hardware books she self-published are the backbones of every hardware collector’s library. She was part of Ben Milligan’s and Jerry Bosco’s “family” of collectors and preservationists, who rescued artifacts from the fate of a landfill. In Maudie’s case, she focused on saving the hardware. After Bosco and Milligan passed away, she stepped in to assist in any way she could on the hardware front. She supported our capital campaign to rehab our building, and when the AHC opened in early 2005 we had a hardware exhibit in the making, with more under development. She helped us on every hardware exhibit until last year, and all of our hardware inventory work has been done under her direction.

In 1995, Maudie took me on one of our many “excellent adventures.” We traveled to Philadelphia for the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America’s annual ‘convention.’ There I was welcomed warmly, no doubt due to my “under Maudie’s wing” status. For the first time, I saw 20 people lined up to ask her about a mystery-piece of hardware, when no one else had an answer; I’ve seen it many times since. I now have life-long relationships with a number of ADCA members, and the ADCA has generously outfitted our Liz’s Antique Hardware Gallery with display cases and other items.

Maudie passed away in November, 2013 at the age of 94. While she was decades older than me, she felt more like a comrade and I certainly never thought of her as old. I miss her immensely and the Bosco-Milligan Foundation and our AHC are better because of the care and attention Maudie devoted to both our organization and our hardware collection.

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neW anD reneWing memBers

Genesis Society $1000.00 +

Bruce and Brenda BurnsEllyn ByeNorm and Joanne CarlsonAllen and Martha DenisonRichard and Anne De WolfJean DonlyBruce and Eileen DrakeGeorge Eighmey and

Peter LivingstonJames HamrickLeland HansonWilliam J. and Katherine

Hawkins IIIJim Kelly and Sue PorterFred Leeson and

Barbara ColemanAndrew and Laurel

MacMillanHarris MatarazzoCarol MorganJudith ReesTom and Marie SpenceAllen Tooke and

Marcia TrumanDan Volkmer and

Frank DixonPrimo WilliamsBill and Karin Wright

Portico Society $500.00 +

Steven Dotterrer and Kevin Kraus

James C. Milne

Stewardship $250.00 +

Erik Bakkom and Sheila David

Greta GrimalaWilliam Hart, AIARobert and Candice JordanPage and Rung Stockwell

Contributing $100 +

Roger and Cathy AumannLinny AdamsonLaura and Phil AllhandsSteven and Sue BlindheimGwen BurnsNancy J. ChapmanFrank CunninghamAnne DraperSue and Roger FergusonRoger and Michele FrickeMark and Susan GaweckiDennis and Marie GilliamJessica Greenway and

Ken NelsonMary Hirsh and

Yoshiaki ShimizuKristine HuntElizabeth Kendziora and

Colin RobertsDexter and Lenore MartinLewis McArthurBecky and Joe PattersonJohn Pedisich and

Carol Ward

Gail and Dan PickerCharles and

Ruth PoindexterGary and Sue ReynoldsJulia and Reuel RuderCarol SantessonDr. Tracy Prince and

Scott SchafferElaine ShreveAnn C. SmithDave and Meg TalbottWomen’s Architectural

League

Household $50.00 +

Ann Abernethy and William McClelland

AnonymousVal and Holli BallestremDenise Bartelt and

Drew NastoEtienne R. BeanRichard BillsCarolyn and Ralph BondEmily BrownGerald and Anne BrownEllen Burr and Mark WilsonHolly Chamberlain and

Charlie MitchellMarylou ColverKatharine DiackWilliam DickensRichard Engeman and

Terry JessMichael and Susan FoxmanGeorge and Mary GerdingJames GorterLeesa Gratreak and

James JannsenPatricia Green and

Sherry DeCaireFrancene and

Timothy GreweDeborah Flynn-Hanrahan

and Timothy HanrahanAmanda and Ryan Harvey Amy HayesSandra Hetzel and

Jennifer KeltnerKaren Hightower and

Jana FussellBetsy HolzgrafMegan HornbyMichael and Connie JarrettSusan and Daniel KarrDavid Knaub and

Katie UreyF. Steven Knudsen and

Lornie McDormick-Goodhart

Regina and Karl KloosterSherri KoesteJohn and Debbie LaingJudy W. LyonsMike and Sara McHughDavid and Margaret

MesirowSusan Mikota and

Arthur GlasfeldEdith J. MillarJim and Nancy MitchellRobb and Peggy Moretti

Sheila Nyhus and Garth Massey

Tom and Chris NelsonJanet E and Doug PennerSunya and Wade PorterJoni QuarnstromPhyllis and Jim RichardsonCarrie Richter and

Patrick O’GormanCatherine RiddellMarly Roncken and

Ivan SutherlandRichard Roman and

Carrie TaylorBrian and Julianne SandlinRon and Ann SavittCatherine Bayer SheppardVirginia and John SiemsenSieglinde Smith and

Chuck MarlowLeland and Sandra StapletonVirginia Tribe and

Kathy WhittierBarbara Van RaalteGeorge and Marilou

WaldmannJohnyne M. WascavageEmily YoungFloyd Zula and Kellie Laslie

Individual $35.00 +

Kathleen AbbottPhilip AustinJanet BakerRaymond BecichSusan BoyleRoss BridgeNancy CarrCarl CattersonJames ChellisChacko CherackalNicola CochraneLaurel DickieNancy DruryRobert and Ann DueltgenWesley FisherMary FrancillonWilliam GillilandCarla GonzalesMichael HanauskaElizabeth HansenMarsha HenryCraig KiestKeith LachowiczPatti K. LambornDebbie LarsenElizabeth MarantzLaura GoldrickSusanna C. KuoJennifer LeesLinda MartinMaggie MartinMark McCarthyDana MeadowsJudith MixanMolly MurphyRalph MyersSharon NesbitCarrie NoblesRodney O’HiserDiana PainterDiane Perry

Mollie PetersLeslie PetersonErrol RichSteven RileyMary RyanIngrid SandbergDale ScottLisa SendersNancy SetonGreta SuttpnSophia TheoharisNiki ToddDr. Jack TurtletaubMark WalhoodLinda WallConnie WestJudy WestChristine Yun

Student/Senior $15.00 +

Marilyn AndersonVicki AlschulerTed BartonJudy BassettJoy BeldinCatherine BennettGordon BergSusan BergGary BettisPauline BradfordJohn CameronVicki CameronSarah L. ChambersJohn CoverDonald CrawfordEleanore Kay DawsonPatricia Dilg

Carolyn T. DinsmoreSusan EganWilliam FosterBertha GuptillVicki HastingsSusan HauserIla HawkesKarl HayesAnn L HelmEverett HemshornZ. Joyce HoppsJoan IvanJudith JacobsenJeff JohansenMartha JohansenCecily JonesBarry Kast Carol Kast Walter E. LanderJohn LehmanLisa LehmanDonald LiefJacqueline LungDon McHarnessLynn McHarnessSuzanne McKayRenee MelodyMary MiskowiecRobert MolisePat MorrisBeverly MullerDolores MyersKate MytronJean NielsonLinda NobleRichard NobleAnn NoonanTycee Okamura

Arnold PanitchJim PattersonJoby PattersonJames PaynterEileen PiersonMary PleierPeter RuxCarolyn RuxSusan SackWilliam Sack Priscilla SeniorKathleen ShipleyRhea SingerDale SklarAaron SmithBrenda SmithLarry SmithLinda Schiro SorberRhonda Soucie-CoffinPhilip SprossIsabel StirlingVirginia VantureArthur WahlersCarol WahlersLorre WardynDan WeaverJean WeedRalph WellsChuck WeswigLinda Wood

Non Profit $50.00

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The AHC thrives due to the interest, support, and participation of its members! We extend sincere thanks to all new and renewing members from the previous quarter, and hope we will see you soon.

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Support our business members!AHC Business Members provide products and services pertinent to historic preservation and period-authentic renovation, and they support the mission and goals of our organization. Please consult the Resource Directory on our website and patronize these businesses first when you need professional services for your home and other projects.

PlatinumArciform LLC

GoldCraftsman Design &

Renovation LLCWILLCO

SilverVersatile Wood Products

BronzeNeil Kelly Co. Olson and Jones Construction

CorporateAlbertina’s Restaurant and ShopsAlder LLCAlley Cat ArtsAnn McCulloch StudioArcalus Period DesignAINW Inc.Art First Colors for ArchitectureTimothy Askin, MS, Preservation

Consultant and Historian

Avenues OutletBaysinger Partners ArchitectureC.Z. Becker Co. Wood FloorsBolling and CompanyBowers and Bowers Development LLCBremik Construction, Inc.Jan Carlson, WindermereChosen Wood Windows Chown HardwareCity of Portland Historic

Resources ProgramCity LiquidatorsCJ Hurley Century ArtsCooper Design BuildersDeKorte Electric Earthquake TechEaton General Construction LLCEmerick Architects PCEmery and Associates Interior DesignEuro Plastering and Stucco Inc.Michele Bowler-Failing,

Keller-Williams RealtyFFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc.Libby Dawson Farr, Ph.D.Flashback Design Inc.Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House

Jeffrey Franz Window and Woodwork Preservation

Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair Inc.Full Circa Inc.Gracewood DesignGreen Light Construction and

PaintingGreenline Fine WoodworkingJoel Hamberg Painting, Inc.Hardline Design and

Construction Inc.Home Gnome InspectionsHowells Architecture + DesignIDEA Interiors Inc.Indow WindowsIn-House ArchitectureInner City PropertiesInterWorks LLCJack of the Woods, Inc.JDL Development Inc.Kraft Custom Construction Inc.Lansing Linoleum Co. Inc.Lenore La Tour, Windermere

Real EstateJohn MacNab PlasteringMcCoy Millwork

MCM Construction Inc.MICO LLC / Douglas Fir FlooringMoreland FrameworksNifelle Design – Fine InteriorsNorthwest Commercial Carpet

and Floor CleaningOleson Concrete ConstructionOregon Home magazinePortland Painting and RestorationPortland RemodelPratt and Larson Tile and StoneRegional Green Building Hotline Robertson Hay and WallaceRoloff Construction Inc.Roman Design LLCRussell Development Co.David Schlicker Stained Glass StudioShepard Painting, LLCSpace Down Under LLCSquare Deal Remodeling Co.SRM Architecture and MarketingStrange-Bates Realty GroupVenerable Properties LLCWell Hung WindowsWilliam S. Wright and Associates

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Thank you, donors!

Many thanks for operations support gifts from: Eileen Fitzsimons and Gary Blackmer, Ralph and Carolyn Bond, Pauline Bradford, The Denison Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation, Melanie Freeman, Judy Gerrard, James Hamrick, Karl Hayes, Don Jacobson, Denyse McGriff and Rob Guttridge, JoAnne McMahan, Susan Mikota and Arthur Glasfeld, James C. Milne, Mary MisKowiec, Ron and Ann Savitt, Virginia Vanture, Wahkeena Chapter DAR, George and Marilou Waldmann

Collections contributions: Jim Morton—brass vent covers from David M. Dunne home, demolished 1961; Steve Poland—Sweet’s Catalogue of Construction; Gaye and Jim Richardson—Riverwood Yesterday and Today

Kitchen Revival Tour support: Chris Wilson, Hard to Find House Parts; Lauren Chandler Cooks

Heritage Home Tour support: Presenting sponsor: WILLCO; Supporting sponsor Full Circa, Inc.; Additional support from Archaeological Investigations NW

Collections support: American Property Management

Centennial Birthday Party auction event support: hosts—Barbara Pierce and CJ Hurley; refreshments—Holly Chamberlain, Eileen Fitzsimons, Meg Talbott, Karen Richmond, Nanette Thrush

“Old Growth Architecture: the Art, Craft, and Function of Wood” exhibit sponsors: Presenting—Versatile Wood Products; Supporting—Miller Paint, WILLCO; Additional support from: Full Circa, Inc.

“Designs from the Hidden Kingdom: ‘Japanesque’ Hardware and American Buildings” presenting sponsor: House of Antique Hardware

“Your Great-Grandmother’s Kitchen: Early 20th Century Art Ware” exhibit: loaned by Phil and Laura Allhands, Allhands Pots

Technology Assistance and Support: Caroline Dao; Microsoft

Thanks for in-kind support and donations from: Gracie Campbell, Cathy Galbraith, Barb and Remy Kubik, Ita Lindquist and Todd Kaehler, Nanette Thrush


Cut out and Mail in for Registration and Membership. Please note many of our programs sell out quickly. Register online and get access to up to date info on sold out programs. Prefer to register in person or by mail? Please call the AHC to check space availability and hold your place.

Member(s) = M General public = G

Heritage Home Tour � (Sat. July 26th 10am–4 pm) __M x $35 __G x $45 $____

Bridge City: Bicycle tour of Downtown Area Bridges � (Sat. July 12th 10am–1pm) __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Charles Ertz: Architect, Builder, Entrepreneur � (Tues. July 15th 7pm–8:30pm) __ M(s) x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Wade Hampton Pipes, Architect � (Tues. July 22nd 7pm–8:30 pm) __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Landscapes and History: River View Cemetery Walk � (Sat. Sept. 6th 1:30 pm) __ M x $8 __ G x $12 $____

Sustainability and Historic Preservation: � A Bicycle Tour of Portland’s Central Eastside (Sat. Sept. 13th 1pm–4pm) __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Post-War Architects and Builders of Portland � (Sat. Sept 27th 10am–11:30am) __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

WALKING TOURS (Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Historic Multi-Family Housing of NW Portland � Thurs. July 3rd __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District � Sat. July 5th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

South Park Blocks: A Cultural Mandate � Sun. July 6th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

King’s Hill National Register Historic District � Sun. July 10th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Boise Neighborhood and Mississippi Avenue � Thurs. July 17th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Skidmore Old Town Historic District � Sat. July 19th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Hollywood Neighborhood � Thurs. July 24th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

New! � Piedmont and Walnut Park Neighborhoods Thurs. July 31st __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Ladd’s Addition Historic District � Sat. August 2 __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

The Pearl District: Preservation in the Midst of Change � Sat. August 9th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Historic Oregon City � Thurs. August 14th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 Sat. August 23rd __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Yamhill Historic District and Beyond � Sat. August 16th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

The Houses of Eastmoreland � Thurs. August 21st __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Lair Hill Neighborhood � Thurs. August 28th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Modernism and Beyond: The Architecture of Downtown (South) � Thurs. June 26th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

New! � Portland Vernacular: the Buckman Neighborhood Thurs. June 26th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Modernism and Beyond: The Architecture of Downtown (North) � Sun. September 14th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

Westmoreland Neighborhood � Sun. September 14th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

History of Irvington (NE Tillamook and Beyond) � Sat. September 20th __ M x $12 __ G x $20 $____

PROGRAMS SUBTOTAL: $

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� New Membership � Renewal Membership �Gift Membership

� Genesis Society $1,000.00+� Portico Society $500.00� Stewardship Guild $250.00� Contributing Membership $100.00� Household $50.00� Individual $35.00� Student/Senior* $15.00

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Volunteer recognition anD oPPortunities

Are your plans set for the summer? Have you considered volunteering a little of your time for the AHC? New volunteers are always welcome! Depending upon your interests and availability, we may have the ideal activity for you. The Heritage Home Tour is coming up on July 26th and we will need many volunteers to help as house monitors.

If you’d like to volunteer your time, please contact Ita Lindquist, Volunteer and Rentals Manager, [email protected] or 503.231.7264. New volunteer opportunities are also listed in the enewsletter.

Kitchen Revival TourA great day was made all the better thanks to Jennifer Wells, Sue Armstrong, Nicole Comer, Gabrielle Foulkes, Marsha Hanchrow, Constance Harvey, Lily Witham, Gracie Campbell, Deb Schallert, Joy Overstreet, Carol Morgan, Carolyn Zelle, Sheila Pastore, Amanda Davis, Sidney Strange, Deb Ralls, Kay Olsen, Nancy Carr, Lynette Hanson, Barbara Fisher, Fran Head, Laurel Dickie, Steve Franks, Kim Fox, Roy Fox, Lois Leonard, Lynn Osterberg, Janie Malloy, Anna Thorne, Jodi Weeber, Ruby Whalley, Eileen Drake, Leesa Gratreak, Maddy Kramer, Joan Ivan, Gaye Richardson, Rob Guill, Elise Scolnick, Sylvia LaRaque, Jean Donly, Sylvia Butler, Rose Kowalski, Rick Zenn, Judi Potter-Zenn, Fred Leeson, Barbara Coleman, Melissa Wortman, Carole Bess White, Amanda Appelbaum, Sadie Kane, Jim Prelack, Nina Johnson, Leslie Hutchinson, CJ Hurley, Mary Johnson and Johnyne Wascavage.

Education Programs, Walking Tours, and Special ProjectsThanks so much to: Patrick Turina, Stacy Cormier, Barbara Fisher, Steve Franks, Becca Mohr, Sidney Strange, Nancy Carr, Tim Askin, Ryan Roney, Susan Trottnow, Eric Wheeler, Gabrielle Foulkes, Ron Savitt, Erica Washburn, Nancy Hawver, Tracy McDonald, Robert Hermanson, David Schue, Jim Paynter, Ellen Shapley, Liz Milliken, Constance Harvey, Julie Thompson, Jillian Echlin, David Olsen, Jan Dilg, John Doyle, Karen Peinl, Steve Dotterrer, Eileen Fitzsimons, Leland Hanson, Leslie Hutchinson, Linda Wall, Morgen Young, Robert Jordan, Scot Spicer, Tom Hubka, Judith Kenny, Fred Leeson, Denyse McGriff, Richard Ross, Bob Clay, Bob Hermanson, Kristi Rux, Michael Orr and Anna-Brooke Gutzler.

From top: Melissa Wortman, Carole Bess White, Barbara Coleman, David Olsen and

Robert Jordan

Warehouse MoveThis enormous project simply couldn’t have happened without our volunteers and the expert guidance of Doug Magedanz and Cathy Galbraith. We are so grateful to Fred Leeson, Bruce Drake, Gracie Campbell, Robert Jordan, Jordan Jordan and Norm Gholston. Special thanks to Lois Leonard (you know why)!

Membership, Marketing, Events and Cicero Lewis House TourThanks to the great volunteers who put together this special tour: Gaye Richardson, Denyse McGriff and Kim Moreland, and helpers Joan Busby, Gracie Campbell, Rose Kowalski, Deb Ralls, Deb Schallert, Robert Kraft, Jodi Weeber, Lily Witham and Tracy Prince. We are also grateful for the talents of: Johnyne Wascavage, Amber Psiropoulos, Debra Wilson, Ron Savitt, Ellen Carlin, Joan Ivan, Becca Mohr, Lisa Olsen, Nancy Carr, Sally Bernstein, Erica Washburn, Barbara Fisher, Chandra Ashford, Meg Glazier-Anderson, Nancy Faulk, Bev Hedin, Joan Barnes and Amanda Davis.

Front Desk and OfficeWe are grateful for the volunteers who welcome our visitors: Rose Kowalski, Lynn Osterberg, Lisa Olsen, Gaye Richardson, Jean Donly, Joan Stark, Ron Savitt, Jim Paynter, Stephanie Sameh, and Nancy Carr. Special thanks to Jim Paynter for his extra work updating our website.

Collections, Library, Archives, and ExhibitsMany thanks to: Lauren Everett, Marlyce Gholston, Susan Harris, Jackie Peterson-Loomis, Rose Kowalski, Meg Glazier-Anderson, Bev Hedin, Barbara Fisher, Sally Bernstein, Becca Mohr, Nancy Carr, James Kice, Lisa Senders, Fred Leeson, Ron Savitt and Lisa Olsen.

registration sPecial announcement

We want to encourage you to review the newsletter and register for programs of interest early! Because of the great work of our presenters, volunteers, and staff, many programs do sell out quickly. If you are able to register online, you will have access to up-to-date information on whether programs are already sold out. For those who prefer to register in person or by mail,

please call the AHC to check ticket availability (we can hold your space while your payment is on the way).

As we kick off the summer tour and program season, we would like to say thank you to Education Manager, Val Ballestrem and our volunteer Education Committee for the great programs and tours they help put together season after season. We also recognize with gratitude the time and expertise of all our volunteer presenters and tour docents. All of these people make a huge contribution to insightfully sharing the Portland region’s history and architecture with the public, and thereby encouraging its preservation. Bravo!


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Our Priceless Heritage—Preserving it for the Future

We have a vision of the future that drives our work today: a city that respects and preserves its historic building fabric to promote neighborhood vitality, a thriving economy, cultural and artistic enrichment, and environmental and social sustainability.

The Architectural Heritage Center inspires people to conserve the art, craft and context of historic buildings and places to promote our cultural heritage as a vital element of livable, sustainable communities.

The Architectural Heritage Center is a resource center for historic preservation, owned and operated by the nonprofit Bosco-Milligan Foundation. News & Notes is published quarterly by the foundation.

Architectural Heritage Center 503.231.7264Bosco-Milligan Foundation 503.231.7311 Fax701 SE Grand Avenue [email protected], OR 97214 www.VisitAHC.org

Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10:00am– 4:30pm(Excluding some holidays)Admission to gallery exhibits: FREE to members; $3.00 for general publicProgram tickets: Prices vary; members receive discount; doors open 15 minutes prior to startLibrary access: By appointment; FREE to membersPublic transportation: Tri-Met #6—Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Grand Avenue Tri-Met #15—Morrison and BelmontStreetcar CL Line: Northbound stop: SE Grand at Morrison Southbound stop: SE MLK at StarkParking: Plenty of on-street parking is available. On SATURDAY ONLY, parking is available at the small lot on the northwest corner of SE Grand Avenue at Yamhill Street (enter off Grand), south of the Morrison Bridge off-ramp. Thank you to Bolliger and Sons Insurance!

Board of DirectorsFred Leeson, PresidentSteven Dotterrer, Vice PresidentAllen Tooke, TreasurerKristen Stallman, SecretaryJoanne Carlson, Past PresidentEileen DrakeEileen FitzsimonsJames HamrickPam HaydenRobert KraftHarris MatarazzoDenyse McGriffRick Michaelson Kimberly MorelandCarol MorganJackie Peterson Loomis, Ph. DTracy Prince, Ph. DNanette Thrush, Ph. D

Board of AdvisorsPauline BradfordBruce BurnsIsabella ChappellAllen Denison Bruce DrakeGeorge EighmeyBill FailingJohn GroutWilliam Hart, AIAWilliam Hawkins, III FAIAWallace K. Huntington Wendy Wells JacksonRobert JordanJim Kelly

Karl KloosterJane MorrisonSharr ProhaskaJudith ReesDavid TalbottGreg WentworthWill Wright

In MemoriamDick BogleEdward CaldwellA.P. (Benny) DiBenedetto, FAIAAl EdelmanJoan HaywardLannie HurstEric LaddEarl Drais LaymanGeorge McMath, FAIAJim NeillRuth PowersMelody TeppolaMarge Wintermute, FAIA

StaffCathy Galbraith, Executive Director Holly Chamberlain, Deputy DirectorPhilip Austin, Administrative AssistantVal Ballestrem, Education ManagerIta Lindquist, Volunteer and

Rentals ManagerDoug Magedanz, Collections CuratorBarbara Pierce, Marketing and PR Manager

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