Call to Volunteers
| Happy 4th of July, Volunteers!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend and enjoy the summer weather. Many thanks for all the wonderful things you do to help the AHC.
Heritage Auction, October 16 -- It's not as far away as it seems and we have a wide variety of volunteer jobs to fill. There's something for everyone. Take the plunge and be an auction volunteer this year!
For more information about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist, Volunteer Coordinator, ital@visitahc.orgor 503-231-7264. |
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Donation wish list
| -Windows PC Desktop computers. [Windows XP or Vista.]
-Rolling CPU holders
If you or your business have computer equipment that you would like to donate, please
email Ken Hall at kenh@visitahc.org
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Internship Opportunities
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Summer internships have been filled, however, we have an ongoing program and offer internships each term. Applications are accepted via the submission of cover letters and resumes to the appropriate hiring manager.
For details of positions offered each term, see the
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Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
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Let us help make your next event even more memorable. Besides our beautiful, historic building, we offer affordable rates, a relaxed staff, kitchen facilities, equipment, and more. For information about our building rentals, check out the rental page on our website or contact Kori Koppen at 503.231.7264.
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Call to artists
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AHC Art exhibits are open to our business members, their employees, and our general membership. Our beautiful building offers an ideal location for presentation of 2 dimensional art and is a great place to invite your clients, family, and friends for an opening reception.
We are currently booking shows for 2011 and invite our artist community to apply for a show.
Corporate members: please pass this invitation along to painters, photographers and other 2d artists within your organization so everyone can enjoy the benefits of your membership.
To receive an information package and application, send an email to barbarap@visitahc.org.
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Membership Information
Help the AHC be more environmentally sustainable by renewing your membership promptly! Timely responses make your membership contributions go farther because they save paper, postage, and volunteer and staff time. You can even send in your dues or renew on-line prior to receiving a mailed notice by checking the renewal date noted on your newsletter mailing label. If you have any questions or feedback regarding your membership, email Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org. Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! |
Current Gallery Exhibits
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Current exhibits continue through Summer, 2010
Artifacts + Archives
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery
Wonders in Wood
Liz's Antique Hardware Gallery |
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About the AHC... |
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The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation in the Portland area. Owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, we offer a range of education programs to help people appreciate, restore, and maintain vintage properties. Over 40,000 people have participated in our talks, home tours, workshops, and gallery exhibits. 701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
Open Wed - Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
503 231-7264
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Happy Holiday!
The AHC will be closed on Saturday, July 3rd
in observance of Independence Day.
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Tickets on sale now for this new home tour! It is going to be pretty fabulous so Save the Date and get your tickets now!
 This is an unprecedented opportunity to view homes designed by a handful of Portland's most notable architects spanning a century of styles. Architects include: Edward Thomas Root, Ellis F. Lawrence, Brookman, Marvin Witt and Pietro Belluschi.
Saturday, July 31st. 10am-4pm
More information and to purchase tickets here.
Sponsored by: Hammer and Hand
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_____________________________________________________________ Education Programs
Education program revenue supports AHC efforts to preserve the historic character and livability of our built environment, and to promote sustainability through the re-use of vintage buildings.
Walking Tour!
Beyond Klickitat: A Walking Tour of Beverly Cleary's Neighborhood
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Sponsored by: Arciform
For more info and to register click here.
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Business Member Spotlight
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 projects.  Spotlight: McCoy Millwork offers a broad range of
historic architectural millwork, unparalleled in our area. They inventory
hundreds of mouldings, several lines of hardwood and softwood stair parts,
finish lumber, columns, mantels, and decorative items. McCoy has the products
to give your historic home the beauty and character you desire. They have an extensive showroom staffed
by accessible, friendly sales professionals, dedicated to helping their customers. McCoy is committed to providing
quality millwork, expert advice and exceptional service, with the goal of
realizing the dream of a beautiful home. They have been doing this since 1946. We
asked Gary Paquin why McCoy is a business member of the AHC and what the
AHC
means
to him and his team.  "We are members of the AHC because our
collection of historic profiles reflects our enthusiasm for historic
architecture and its preservation.
The AHC is the perfect venue to get the word out to a like minded group
with the same enthusiasm. We love
being able to help people restore their old homes." www.mccoymillwork.com |
Meet our Interns
 Kari Newhouse - Website Intern
Kari comes to us with an interesting and varied professional background. She recently completed the Website Development Program at PCC and is doing an internship to expand her real world experience in the field. Our IT Manager, Ken Hall is thrilled to have Kari on his team!
We asked Kari to share some thoughts with us about her internship and here is what she had to say:
"I was very excited to get the chance to work at AHC because of my love of History and Historic preservation. Both of my parents are deep into Historic Preservation. My mother has a degree in that field as well as being a Civil War expert."
"I love fixing and restoring things and have been doing that since I was a little girl. I also have always been interested in computers and anything technology."
"I am excited to be working with Drupal and to use my other web skills to keep the AHC site looking as amazing as possible so that visitors will keep coming back for more."
"It is important to remember the past, and all the hard work the people who lived here before us did to make this town so lovely."
Welcome Kari! If you see her around the AHC or at an event, introduce yourself.
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Auction Donation Highlights
Own a Piece of Portland's Architectural & Science History
 The Bosco-Milligan Foundation has received a unique donation, one of the blue triangular panels from the Washington Park OMSI planetarium.
In 1967, Harry C. Kendall made a large contribution to OMSI that allowed them to construct the start-of-the-art planetarium. The distinctive blue and green 32-foot geometric dome sat 160 people. Over the years the planetarium treated visitors with meteor showers, auroras, comets and stunning views of the earth. In the mid-1970's, multimedia shows were introduced which included shows examining the 1979 total solar eclipse, the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helen's and even laser light shows timed to music (for all of you classic rockers). The dome was deconstructed in the mid-90's when the museum moved to their current location at SE Water Avenue.
Learn more about the OMSI Planetarium history.
Tickets to the 2010 Bosco-Milligan Foundation, "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction are on sale now, please call the front desk for details 503-231-7264.
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Photography Exhibit
Cindy
Hovind, Photographer
On exhibit through June and July
Photos are available for sale and a
percentage of all sales benefits the AHC.
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Did you know our founders?
We are making some changes to our database and want to keep better track of people who had a direct connection with either or both of our founders, Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan. Perhaps you are a former student or bought stained glass from them? Maybe you met them at an estate sale? We'd appreciate knowing. Please send an email to hollyc@VisitAHC.org mentioning how you got to know them (and when, if you remember). Thank you!
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Portland Preservation Blog
Keep up with our advocacy efforts and stay informed of preservation issues in Portland. This is also a great way to learn more about the technical assistance we are providing in the community.
http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/
Recent Posts:
- Remember the Past - and Have Fun While You're at It
- PSU Gets Demolition Permit for Apartment Buildings
- Church of Scientology purchases Sherlock Building
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PRESERVATION QUOTES
"Whatever is goode
in its kinde ought to be preserv'd in respect for antiquity, as well as our
present advantage, for destruction can be profitable to none but such as live
by it."
- Nicholas Hawksmoor
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Tell us what you think
Thank you to everyone who has written in to let us know how much you enjoy the weekly enews. We like hearing from you! Many of you use this newsletter as a reminder for program registrations, to check out volunteer opportunities, and to find resources for your home projects. Thank you.
Do you have feedback or suggestions you would like to share? If so, please send them to marketing@visitahc.org. We will do our best to listen to all ideas.
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