Call to Volunteers
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Volunteering for the AHC is more fun than
raking leaves!
Neil Kelly Historic Home Fair, Sunday, Nov. 14 -- Volunteer needed for AHC information table, 2-4 p.m.
Fostering Harmony Community Conversations, Nov. 26 and Dec. 17 -- Volunteers needed, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Fostering Harmony Art Show Reception, Dec. 3 -- Volunteers needed, 5:30-8:30 pm.
Front desk volunteers -- Answer phones, greet our guests, help with office tasks. Friday availability.
For details about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist, Volunteer Coordinator, ital@visitahc.org or 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.
-Three nice serving spoons
-One Cake server/platter
-Ground coffee for the kitchen
-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 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 Ita Lindquist at 503.231.7264.
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AHC Monthly Art Exhibits are open to Portland artists .
| AHC Art exhibits are open to artists in the community. We give priority to our business members, their employees, and our general membership, but we are accepting applications from artists who are not members.
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 2012 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! |
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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 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.
 This Week!
Portland in Postcards
Saturday, November 6, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Beginning in the early 20th century, postcards rapidly developed into a hugely popular tourist souvenir item and postcards of the "City of Roses" were no exception. Nothing shows off Portland's rich architectural heritage like vintage postcards. They can offer glimpses into the past of familiar places and those long since forgotten. Their often colorful imagery also gives insight into the lives of previous generations of Portlanders and visitors to the city.
For more information and to register click here.
 ReBuilding South Portland
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free!
Church of All Nations
(formerly Kesser Israel Temple)
136 SW Meade St (just off Barbur Blvd.)
South Portland Exhibit at the AHC through Spring, 2011
Sponsored by:Oregon Humanities and Portland Archives and Record Center
For more details click here.
For details on other fall programs, click here.
- Vocabulary of Architecture Saturday, November 12, 2010
- Artistry in Brick: The Distinctive Mid-Century Homes of Ken Birkemeier Saturday, November 20, 2010
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 Fostering Harmony:
The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
Artist Insight Talks and Community Conversations
In conjunction with this special exhibit, we will be hosting several opportunities for the public to engage in discussions about the relationship between architecture and nature.
Several of the exhibiting artists and a few special guests will be leading Community Conversations throughout November and December. Keep an eye out here for updates on the schedule make plans to attend.
The first special event will be Wednesday, November 10th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the AHC
Free and Open to the public
Patrick Gracewood will discuss his work and demonstrate the process of carving stone. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate. Dress appropriately if you would like to give it a try! Light refreshments will be served.
The Artists' Insight Talks and Community Conversations on Nov. 10, 18, 26 and Dec 9, 17 are made possible by ourCommunity Conversations Presenting Partner:
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Events We Recommend
The Architectural Heritage Center is a proud sponsor of the Neil Kelly Historic Home Fair
Sunday, November 14, 10am-4pm. We'll be there to provide information and answer questions.
Visit us there!
63rd Annual Pacific Northwest History Conference "Game Changers & History Makers: Women in Pacific Northwest History"
November 3-5, 2010 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington.
For information, program and registration click here.
Rejuvenation is having a party and you are all invited! Thursday, November 11th.
There will be music, food, drink, and fun. Lots of AHC Business Members have donated prizes that will be raffled off. And the best part is that Rejuve is donating 5% of all sales from the evening to Pear. Find out all of the great details here.
The Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon's state arts agency, is updating Oregon's strategic plan for the arts. If you care about art and culture, then take the time to complete their survey which can be found 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 and when you are looking for great cultural places to visit. Spotlight: Hammer and Hand
 Hammer & Hand's ethos honors both the embodied energy and embodied narrative within every building. As a steward of Portland's built environment since 1995, the firm's state-of-the-art remodels, historically accurate restorations and new homes of lasting craft and beauty give physical expression to that ethos of stewardship.  "Why do we support Architectural Heritage Center? Simple, really. We're committed to preservation, livability and sustainability, three cornerstones of AHC's mission. As remodelers and restorers, we operate every day in the rich ecosystem that is Portland's built environment. We wouldn't be able to do the kind of work that we love to do if AHC weren't working tirelessly to preserve and enhance this collective built heritage."
For more information: http://hammerandhand.com
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Preservation News!
BREAKING NEWS....ITS OFFICIAL - IRVIGTON IS NOW A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT!
The Irvington Historic District was officially listed in the National
Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on October 22, 2010. Huge congratulations are in order to the dozens of volunteers whose efforts led and helped complete the district nomination, that was accepted by NPS as submitted. Irvington is now the city of Portland's largest National Register Historic District, providing residents and property owners with the means to determine the future of this historic neighborhood - through design review of new construction and alterations, and review of demolition applications. As an intact 20th Century "Streetcar Era Suburb" Irvington's long-recognized character is evident in its 2,800 historic buildings - now more than doubling Portland's
National Register listings.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will be providing more information and website links. We know just how much dedicated work went into preparing the nomination and look forward to continued work with the Irvington team! We also know that there are other significant neighborhoods with well-preserved historic buildings throughout the city - Portland has more than 60,000 buildings constructed before 1930.
Greater recognition - and protection - of other neighborhoods is called for, and Irvington has certainly led by example.
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QUOTES & FACTS
"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."
- Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
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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:
- Solar Panels & Historic Buildings
- Window Know-How: A Guide to Going Green
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Making a Future for the Past
Would you like to see your commitment to the Architectural Heritage Center continue into the future? Consider including the organization in your estate planning. For more information on how you can leave a legacy to the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, please contact Holly Chamberlain, Deputy Director, at 503-231-7264 or hollyc@VisitAHC.org.
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