Call to Volunteers
| Heritage Auction Kickoff, September 9!
Come one, come all - Heritage Auction Kickoff for volunteers will be Thursday, September 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. Whether you've already signed to help with the auction or you're just curious about the possibilities, join us at the Kickoff and find out what it's all about. (Please R.S.V.P to Ita by September 7.)
New volunteers are always welcome at the AHC. Explore the possibilities: regular office help, project work, occasional help, events, exhibits, library, collections, programs.
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 Computer Rack
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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We'll soon be thinking about our fall internships!
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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AHC Monthly Art Exhibits are open to Member 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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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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Challenge Match Update
So Close - We CAN Do It!
Can we raise $4563.00 in one week? The generosity of the many donors who have already contributed or joined during our summer Challenge Match says a resounding yes!
Every new membership, and donation above membership counts, dollar for dollar, toward raising $20,000 to match a $20,000 challenge from board members. It's simple math that adds up to tremendous support for everything you love about the AHC -- programs, exhibits, and tours - and taking care of the artifacts that embody so much about the history of architecture, design, and craftsmanship in the Portland region.
Please contribute, join, or make a pledge, by August 31 to fulfill this important challenge that means a more solid bottom line at the AHC. Your donation will be doubled! Contribute now on line, or by mailing a check to: Bosco-Milligan Foundation, 701 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214.
Many thanks to all who have already joined or contributed, and those who are planning to. We can do it - with your help.
JOIN NOW! OR MAKE A DONATION!
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_____________________________________________________________ Call To all Oregon and Washington Artists!
Fostering Harmony: The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
The AHC is proud to announce our first ever Juried Exhibit planned for November and December of this year. Deadline for Submissions is September 28th.
Details of the show and entry forms can be found here.
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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.
Elegant Arches, Soaring Spans: The Bridges of Conde B. McCullough - Encore
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Civil engineer and builder Conde Balcom McCullough left an awe-inspiring legacy of bridge design in Oregon that is impressive on an international scale. McCullough's bridges, primarily built between the two World Wars, were innovative in their use of reinforced-concrete arch construction. Of the nearly 600 bridges designed by McCullough and his staff, those along the Oregon Coast are some of the most beautiful.
For information and to register for September Programs, click here.
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Board Member Spotlight
Accomplishments at the AHC is often all about great people working hard towards a common goal. Starting this week, we will occasionally put our spotlight on our awesome volunteers and board members to help you get to know the people behind the scenes a little better. Our marketing intern, Zander Veith, has been helping us to get this spotlight started. This weeks board member spotlight is on...  Allen Tooke has
been involved with the Architectural Heritage Center as a member for a long
time- as long as it gets, in fact. At his old home, he used to buy parts from
none other than the AHC's founders, Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan. A couple
of years ago, Allen became an AHC board member and is currently serving as the
Treasurer.
Allen's interest
in the AHC's purpose is well founded. He has been interested in old architecture
for a very long time, and believes that Portland has a rich history of
wonderful buildings and homes. However, he is also very aware that Portland has
lost too many great historic buildings simply because ignorance has prevailed
over preservation efforts. One of the most impactful examples for Allen is the
loss of the old theater on Grand Avenue near the AHC office. Allen strongly
believes in the importance of preserving history and beauty, and learning from
the past, while creating an effective balance of old and new. He also
recognizes that this goal can only be reached with the attention and support of
the community. When asked what
he would like to see happen at the AHC in the future, Allen had two main
desires- a sustainable funding base and an AHC-owned facility to house all of
the organization's collections in one location. He believes that fulfilling
these two goals would allow the AHC to strengthen its advocacy efforts and make
an even greater impact on preserving Portland's illustrious architectural
heritage. After owning a
wholesale electrical business for many years, Allen is now retired and has the
freedom to put his time into both the AHC and his many personal hobbies. These
hobbies include restoring old houses, fishing, and travel, which, fittingly,
often also includes fishing. Allen also has a small hobby vineyard in
Washington and has been involved in bicycle riding and bicycle advocacy since
the '60s. Here are just a few more of Allen's favorite things: Favorite
Movie: The Full Monty Favorite
Food: Everything Favorite
Sport: Basketball-
Blazers season ticket holder since 1976! Favorite
Music: R&B and Soul Most
Important Aspect of a Dream House:
A great kitchen- not necessarily big or fancy- a "cook's kitchen" |
Auction Donation Highlights
Rip City!  Blazers Fans, this one is for you! Come see Brandon Roy and the Portland
Trail Blazers take on division rival Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz, November
20, 2010.
Have you ever dreamt of sitting courtside to watch your
beloved Trail Blazers? Look Paul
Allen in the face from these fantastic seats on the opposite end of the
court. The Rip City package
includes: two tickets (level 100, section 106, row C, seats 1 & 2) and an
assortment of official Blazer gear to help identify you as a true fan! If you can't make it on
October 16th but would love an opportunity to bid on some of these fabulous
items, not a problem, just contact Kori Koppen at KoriK@VisitAHC.org to arrange for an
absentee bidder. 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 or or purchase on-line.
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Artist Exhibits
Will Goodman, Painter
On Exhibit through September
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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:
- Renovation Planned for Old Meier & Frank Warehouse
- Columbia River Crossing: What About the Old Bridge?
- Memorial Coliseum in the Headlines Again
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OREGON CULTURAL TRUST
GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The AHC is the very appreciative recipient of a $4000 Oregon Cultural Trust grant for our "Partners in the Field" education and advocacy grassroots outreach project.
Thank you, OCT, and all its generous donors who created the funding pool that assists us and many other arts and cultural organizations throughout Oregon.
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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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PRESERVATION QUOTES
"A city
without old buildings is like a man without a memory."
- Graeme Shankland, British Architect and Planner
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