Call to Volunteers
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Front Desk helper -- Spend a few hours in our beautiful headquarters. Greet visitors, answer phones, help with office tasks. Regular and fill-in help is needed.
First Friday, August 6 -- Our popular series of opening receptions continues in August. Volunteers are needed to help our guest artist and AHC staff.
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
| We are so lucky to have generous supporters like all of you. All levels of support and participation in our programs are important and significant.
For those who prefer to make product donations, here a few things we could use at the center.
-Ground coffee for the kitchen.
-A small toaster.
-Windows PC Desktop computers. [Windows XP or Vista.]
-Rolling CPU holders
If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.234.7264 or philipa@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 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.
This 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
This program is Full. To be on the waiting list and to let us know you are interested in a repeat of this tour, please call the AHC at 503.231.7264.
Sponsored by: Willco Painting and Construction Inc.
The South Park Blocks: The Evolution of a Portland Neighborhood
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Pioneer Daniel Lownsdale had a visionary plan of a greenway that would extend from Portland's northwest waterfront to the southwest hills. Unfortunately, his dream never came to fruition and Lownsdale's park block property was lost to litigation after his death.
Sponsored by: Hammer and Hand
For more information and to register, click here.
For information on August and September Programs, click here.
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The Heritage Home Tour is getting close!! Tickets are on sale now for this great event!
Photos of the homes were taken by AHC business member and active volunteer, Cindy Hovind. Many Thanks from the tour committee.
 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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Auction Donation Highlights
Beer Tasting and Dinner
 This past weekend was the beer tasting event that was auctioned off at the 2009 Heritage Auction. This has been a very popular event in past years and tickets for this year's event sold out.
It was a fantastic evening with an abundance of food, beer and good cheer! Highlights of the evening included 3 guest speakers and a tour of the hosts beautiful historic home.
Thank you to Craig Kuhns, David Greene, and Drew Nasto for donating and organizing the event. Many thanks to the team of volunteers who made food and helped with set-up and tear down. And a special thank you to all of you who purchased tickets and to our gracious hosts, Vic and Lauren Clarke for donating their most beautiful home and garden for the evening.
 If you missed out, make sure you get your tickets to the 2010 auction so you have a chance to win many wonderful events, services, and products.
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:
- Commemorative Plaques to Honor Povey Brother Glass Company
- New Life for the Guild Theater?
- Good Samaritan Expansion Endangers Vintage Homes in NW Portland
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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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