Call to Volunteers
| Summer heat is finally here - be cool and volunteer!
The AHC has some of the finest volunteers in the region. Join this great group - we welcome new volunteers.
Front Desk helper -- Greet visitors, answer phones, help with office tasks. Two shifts per month.
Heritage Auction, October 16 -- More is better when it comes to our Heritage Auction. There is a volunteer task that may be just right for you. Enjoy a wonderful event and help the AHC.
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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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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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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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.
This Week--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
Beverly Cleary's old neighborhood has changed little since the famous children's book author lived there in the 1920s and '30s. Adults who loved Cleary when they were children will enjoy this walking tour that takes participants to places where she and her characters lived, played, and went to school. It includes a visit to the old YMCA, now the NE Portland Community Center, and the old library building. You'll even get a chance to see period newspaper articles about places from Cleary's books. Freelance writer Polina Olsen, your guide, has contributed to national and local publications including Northwest Travel, Cat Fancy, and Country Woman. A contributing editor for the Jewish Review, she also leads tours through the South Portland immigrant area and has written three books on Portland's ethnic communities.
For more info and to register click here.
Next Week--Walking Tour!
Ladds Addition: A Walking Tour of One of America's Great Places
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Prominent business and civic leader William S. Ladd designed the neighborhood that bears his name in 1891, but did not live to see any of the homes there constructed. This walking tour explores Ladd's Addition, its importance in Portland history, and its connections to the City Beautiful movement.
Sponsored by: Willco Painting and Construction Inc.
For more info and to register click here.
For information on other upcoming Summer Programs, click here.
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Tickets on sale now for this new home tour! It is going to be pretty fabulous so 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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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:
"Minis by Alice" is a venture by long time AHC member, Alice Duff. She recreates her clients favorite rooms or scenes in 1" scale: one inch = one foot. Remember Grandma's kitchen or Grandpa's workshop? Alice can recreate it for you in a lovely miniature room for display in your home. Or, create a miniature of your living room to set on your coffee table. Her works are great conversation pieces! Alice Duff has been an individual member of AHC almost since its inception, but recently became a business member. In recent years, she has volunteered for the Kitchen Revival Tour, house tours, and the annual auction. "I think volunteering in the community is important," she says, "and the AHC has such interesting things at which to volunteer!" You can learn more about Mini's by Alice by emailing her at minisbyalice@yahoo.com and you
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Meet our Interns
 Zander Veith - Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
Zander graduated last month from the University of Oregon as a Business Major with a Marketing concentration. He was also a student in the Clark Honors College. He will be working on many marketing and design projects this summer and is already busy. He is also helping us with our social media so keep an eye out on our Facebook Fanpage for interesting updates from him.
"I am excited to be interning at the AHC because I feel that it will be a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a unique and reputable business environment and further my aptitude for marketing and graphic design. I look forward to working in an intimate, structured, and creative work environment as I further myself along my career goals path."
Welcome Zander! If you see him around the AHC or at an event, introduce yourself.
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Auction Donation Highlights
Have you ever wanted to stay the night at the White House?
 Situated in the heart of Portland's Historic Irvington Neighborhood, Portland's White House Bed & Breakfast looks remarkably similar to the Washington DC landmark. Built as a summer home in 1911 by Robert Lytle, a wealthy lumber baron, the home was the most expensive home built in the neighborhood for the period.
Enjoy a night at this elegant Portland landmark and additional treats from neighboring Irvington businesses with the "Stay at the White House" auction package.
Auction tickets are on sale now for the 2010 "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction, this year's theme, Preserving Traditions. Please call the front desk to reserve your seat or table - 503-231-7264.
Can't make it on October 16th but would love an opportunity to bid on some of these fabulous items, no problem, contact Kori Koppen at KoriK@VisitAHC.org to arrange for an absentee bidder.
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Artist Exhibits
August Exhibit-Will Goodman, Painter
Opening Reception is free and open to the public
Friday, August 6th, 6pm-8pm
Cindy
Hovind's, Photography exhibit will be coming down at the end of the month. If you have not seen it come in soon to check it out!
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:
- Good Samaritan Expansion Endangers Vintage Homes in NW Portland
- PSU Gets Demolition Permit for Apartment Buildings
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PRESERVATION QUOTES
Donovan Rypkema: "...when [Richard Moe] does decide to retire, I think it's time to acknowledge a reality in the American preservation movement - that it overwhelmingly owes its existence and success to the efforts of women. The next National Trust president should be a woman."
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