Call to Volunteers
| Fall Schedule is getting packed!
Build It Green Event, September 25 - The AHC is excited to be part of this large event and we will be at two locations (NE & SE). Volunteers are needed to help with the AHC information tables. Several time slots are available. Help spread the word about the AHC!
Exhibit -- New gallery exhibit opens on October 8. Set up help needed.
Fostering Harmony, our new, juried art show! Volunteers needed to help prep materials, work at the events.
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. |
Internship Opportunities
| |
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.
We actively seek interns for positions in Marketing and Graphic Design, both starting in late September or early August.
For details of positions offered each term, see the
internship page on our website. |
FOLLOW US
|
|
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.
Thank you! |
Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
|
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.
|
AHC Monthly Art Exhibits are open to Member artists.
|
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.
|
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! |
|
About the AHC... |
|
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
| 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Riches of a City" Heritage Auction 2010
Preserving Traditions
Purchase your tickets now!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Governor Hotel
614 SW 11th Avenue Portland, Oregon
We are delighted to announce this year's Honorary Chair is Oregon's First Lady Mary Oberst. Oberst's passion for historic preservation runs deep and has earned her a National Main Street Leadership Award from the National Main Street Center in Washington D.C. for helping to restore the Oregon statewide Main Street Program which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. You can see why we are excited to have Oregon's First Lady supporting our cause!
|
_____________________________________________________________ Education Programs and Exhibits
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.
 NEW Gallery Exhibit!
Re-Building South Portland
Opens Friday, October 8, 2010
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Opening Reception and Lecture by Dr. Carl Abbott
Free lecture begins at 7:30 pm
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery
Sponsored by:Oregon Humanities and Portland Archives and Record Center
For more details click here.
|
_____________________________________________________________  Call To all Oregon and Washington Artists!
Fostering Harmony: The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
We are very excited about the submissions we have been receiving from Oregon and Washington artists! Thank you to all artists who are expressing an interest in this exhibit.
The deadline for Submissions is September 28th.
Jurors:
Jennifer Zika- Director, Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery
Allen Tooke- AHC Board member and art collector
Barbara Pierce- Co-owner, CJ Hurley Century Arts, AHC Marketing Manager
Details of the show and entry forms can be found here.
|
_____________________________________________________________ Sponsorships available for Fostering Harmony:
The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
Businesses and Individuals---if you are a supporter of the fine arts, or if you have employees who are artists, please consider supporting our upcoming juried exhibit. We have created a flexible sponsorship package with various levels of support--starting at $50.00.
If you would like more information, please contact our marketing intern, Zander Veith, at intern@visitahc.org.
Details of the show and entry forms can be found here.
We would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their commitment to sponsorship of this exhibit. Please check out their websites and join them in supporting this important exhibit.
 
Jean Donly, AHC Member and supporter of the arts
|
|
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:  The mission of Space Down Under is the preservation of Portland's older homes and the craftsmanship within them. Their goal is to help homeowners increase living space under the home while preserving the existing structure and heritage. Space Down Under prides themselves on doing this "invisibly" - providing structural restoration while maintaining the historic details of the period. They practice Old world craftsmanship utilizing 21st century technology. Many of their clients have older Portland homes built on concrete or brick foundations that are now crumbling and failing. Rather than tearing down a beautiful old home, they actively encourage people to save their heritage and protect their most important investment: to think of themselves as stewards of their homes rather than owners. We asked Jane at Space Down Under why being a member of the AHC is important to her and the rest of the team: "Our commitment to local community and preservation of our neighborhoods meant a perfect fit for us with the AHC's goals and aspirations for local businesses and home owners. We were fortunate to be asked recently to co-present for "Invisible Additions" - one of the many wonderful educational programs offered by the AHC."For more information visit: www.spacedownunder.com |
Build it Green Home Tour
and Information Fair
Come see the AHC at EcoHouse during the fair. If you missed the tour of the Fox's house earlier this year, this tour is another opportunity.
The 2010 Build It Green! Home Tour will be Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 11am - 5pm, followed by a FREE Info Fair at ecohaus from 3pm - 7pm.
The 9th annual Build It Green! Home Tour features twenty-one green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area. This year's tour highlights affordable housing, small projects and the Passive House Standard (a super-insulated home), while continuing to showcase innovative and modern design. There's sure to be a project that inspires you!
More information here
|
Artist Exhibits
 Will Goodman, Painter
On Exhibit through September
Support the fine arts and historic preservation. A portion of all art purchases is donated back to the AHC. Buy local and Buy ART!
|
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:
- Demolition Delay Requests on N. Missouri Avenue and N. Brandon Avenue
- Historic Preservation and Our Own Mortality - Interesting Discussion by the Green Preservationist
- Cast Iron Portland - AHC Unveils New Online Exhibit
|
PRESERVATION QUOTES
"The best prophet of the future is the past."
- Chinese Fortune Cookie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
