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.

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Education Programs and Exhibits

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

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 ReBuilding South Portland Gallery Exhibit

South Portland is one of Portland's "lost neighborhoods" and an important part of the city's historical memory. The neighborhood's size and proximity to downtown made it the most visible immigrant district in the city from the late 19th century and well into the 1950s.

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Fostering Harmony: 

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.

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 Fostering Harmony: 

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Volunteer Spotlight

Accomplishments at the AHC are often all about great people working hard towards a common goal.  We are occasionally putting our spotlight on our awesome volunteers and board members to help you get to know the people behind the scenes a little better.  

81-year-old Jean Donly has been a dedicated AHC volunteer for more than five years. She has worked on the procurement committee for the Heritage Auction, and has contributed to the AHC's house and kitchen tours, among other volunteer projects. She also volunteers at the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery.

 

Jean believes that the AHC does a wonderful job in its preservation efforts, and is drawn to the organization because of her deep-set love and appreciation for architecture, design, and art. A retired interior decorator, she even has her own design philosophy: "scale and proportion, color and composition"-not just what's in style or popular at the moment.

 

Born and raised in Portland, Jean has lived in small towns in Southern Oregon and Northern California most of her life. In her late 20s/early 30s, she even spent four years on Prince Edward Island raising sheep while working at a department store! Nowadays Jean works on the occasional design project, enjoys the theater, and is an avid collector of bugs, fans, and bells. She is an animal lover and enjoys gambling and word puzzles. Here are a few more of Jean's favorite things:

 

Favorite Food:      Anything sweet

Favorite Sport:     Occasionally watches tennis

Favorite Music:     Modern Jazz and Classical

Favorite Books:    Mysteries

Most Important aspect of a dream House:  Space