Call to Volunteers
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You + AHC = A Perfect Match!
Walking tour guides -- Interested in joining a select group of tour guides for a new walking tour program? Training will be provided.
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.
For details about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
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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.
Tonight!
 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.)
In conjunction with our exibit, Re-Building South Portland, please join us in the South Portland neighborhood, as PSU Professor Carl Abbott leads a discussion on the growth, destruction, and re-birth of South Portland. Dr. Abbott will give a short lecture on the neighborhood followed by what should prove to be a lively discussion with area residents and anyone curious about South Portland, its history and the effects of urban renewal.
This education program was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities, a statewide nonprofit organization and an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
For more details click here.
 This Saturday!
Vocabulary of Architecture
Saturday, November 12, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Members: $10.00; Non Members: $15.00
Do you find yourself describing the elements of your home in terms of thing-a-ma-jigs and what-cha-macall- its? Join us as Jane Morrison, member of our AHC Board of Advisors, helps demystify the language of architecture. Learn about the parts that make up the whole of residential architectural styles common in Portland area neighborhoods.
Pre-Registration strongly suggested
Sponsored by Oregon Cultural Trust
For more details click here.
 Artistry in Brick: The Distinctive Mid-Century Homes of Ken Birkemeier
Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Members: $13.00; Non Members: $18.00 The post-World War II building boom in Portland presented many opportunities for architects and builders to interpret their own versions of the "modern" home. Ken Birkemeier was one such Portland builder, who designed and constructed completely original homes during this period. Though also credited with building Colonials and conventional Ranch Style houses, the Birkemeier Modern home remains his most identifiable house type. These brick (or partially brick) houses often incorporated avant-garde or whimsical features in their design and looked forward to an optimistic future filled with technological promise. Pre-registration is strongly suggested
Sponsored by: Rejuvenation For more details click here.
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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. All talks begin at 6pmand are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, November 10th
 Artist, Patrick Gracewood will demonstrate carving architectural ornament. He will show examples of finished artwork and work in process, while discussing his 30 years as a sculptor. Tools and carving materials will be available for those interested in learning how to carve. Come dressed appropriately and ready to have some fun!
Thursday, November 18th
CJ Hurley, painter, will lead a discussion about the interconnectedness of phenomena in our world, the impact our actions have on our world, our personal responsibility to ourselves and nature, and how this all relates back to the architecture of our built environment. He will provide insight into the importance of these ideas in his life and will discuss how these ideas are evident in his art, specifically discussing his piece: The Birth of Architecture, Unity of Nature and Mind.
Special Guest Glenn Lamb, Director of Columbia Land Trust, will discuss the history of settlement in the west, more recent development patterns and trends, impacts from development on the natural world and new approaches to conserving our great natural resources while accommodating future population growth. Glenn welcomes questions and discussion from the audience.
The Artists' Insight Talks and Community Conversations on Nov. 10, 18, 26 and Dec 9, 17 are made possible by our Community 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!
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.
Cell towers in residential neighborhoods: A workshop for Portland residents
Monday, November 15, 2010
6:30-8:30pm
Southeast Uplift 3534 SE Main
For more information: info@RespectPDX.org or
leah@southeastuplift.org; Leah Hyman, SEUL 503-232-0010
http://www.respectpdx.org/
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
"It's not good because it's old, it's old because it's good."
-Anonomous
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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:
- Current Thinking on Historic Preservation - Insights from the 2010 National Preservation Conference
- Irvington Gains National Register Designation
- 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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