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News & Notes

 
In this issue
Estate Planning and the AHC
Kitchen Tour tickets on sale!
Education Programs
Art Exhibits
Members & Staff in the News
Events we recommend
Quotes & Facts
Portland Preservation
Memories of our Founders
Does your employer match gifts?
Call to Volunteers   
Spring Ahead And Volunteer!

Gallery set up -- March 30, help our next artist set up for the April show, 1-2 volunteers needed.

Front Desk -- Can you spare a few hours to help us greet our guests and answer phones?  It's easy!  Friday shift.

First Friday Reception -- April 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 2-3 volunteers needed for this festive monthly event.

Marketing Volunteer -- Seeking a marketing professional to be on the Heritage Home Tour Committee.  Minimal experience needed.  1-2 hours/week through July.

Auction Committees -- Ticket sales, sponsorship, procurement -- get involved (you don't need to be an expert).

 

For details about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist,
Events & Volunteer Manager, ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264.
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 Donation wish list  
Office Supplies
-Slim CD Cases
-Postage Stamps
-5x7 manila envelopes
-1/2" x 1-3/4" white mailing labels

For the Kitchen/Events

-Coffee Grinder
-Earth friendly cleaning products & liquid soap
-Paper towels
-Coffee
-Brita pitcher water filters

Technology
-Laptop with Windows 7 and wireless for office volunteers & community presentations.
-Blank CD's and DVD's
-DVD Drive
-USB extension cords
-Digital Camera

-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!
Internship Opportunities  
We offer internships each term.  Applications are accepted via the submission of cover letters and resumes to the appropriate hiring manager.

Current Opportunities:
  • Marketing
For details of all positions offered each term, see the
internship page
on our website.
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 Ita Lindquist at 503.231.7264.
Call to artists for 2012 exhibits
Our beautiful building offers an ideal location for presentation of two dimensional art and is a great place to invite your clients, family, and friends for an opening reception.

Corporate members:  please pass this invitation along to 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 us be more 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! 
Estate Planning
 
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. 

About the AHC... 

AHC Front Door

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 and share your news

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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Tickets are on sale for the  

13th annual Kitchen Revival Tour!

   

Kitchen Tour

 

Saturday April 16th

10am-4pm

 

9 homes in a range of styles and time periods.  All with period appropriate kitchens, many with original details.

 

Purchase Tickets here.   

 

 

 

 

 

Save the date for these popular events too!    

  • Heritage Home Tour, Saturday July 30th
  • Heritage Auction, Saturday October 15th   

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   March Education Programs

 

This Week!   

 

     

Theatre programHistoric Neighborhood Theaters of Southeast Portland
Saturday, March 19, 2011     10:00 am-11:30 am
Members: $13 

General Public: $18 

 

You might be familiar with the Moreland Theater, but what about Geller's or the Ames? Numerous buildings in Southeast Portland once served or continue to serve as neighborhood theaters. Though often of modest design, these theater buildings helped bring the community together for entertainment and played an important role in Portland's architectural heritage.

 

Pre-registration is strongly suggested

 

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here 

 

Portland's Stadium: The Many Lives of Civic Stadium
Saturday, March 26, 2011     10:00 am-11:30 am
Members: $13     General Public: $18

 

From its earliest days as the athletics field for the Multnomah Athletic Club to its status as a dog track, football stadium, baseball field, soccer pitch, ski-jumping arena and nearly every other sport, Portland's stadium has been a constant downtown presence for over 100 years. The stadium was built in 1926 and has undergone facelifts, additions, and name changes ever since.

 

Please join us as Michael Orr shares the interesting and ongoing story of this Portland landmark.

 

For detailed information and to register, click here.   

Current Art Exhibit     

Leah FaurePainter, Leah Faure
On display through March 29th 

Free and Open to the public 

 

All work is for sale with sales benefiting the artist and the AHC

 

More information here.   

 

 Leah Faure 

 

Save the Date for our April Exhibit and Opening Reception

 

Jean Thomas 

Painter, Jean Thomas
Opening Reception, Friday April 1st 

Free and Open to the public

More information here. 

 

 Our Members & Staff in the News!  

CJ Hurley
Congratulations to member and volunteer CJ Hurley!  His painting, "The Quietude of Winter" (which he donated for our holiday cards) has been juried into the Portland Art Museum's Sales Gallery.  It is on display and for sale there now and can be seen here.  









If you are an active member or business member of the AHC, we want to hear about it when you win a preservation related award, have your work honored in an exhibit, have your restored home featured in a magazine.  Share your news with us at marketing@visitahc.org. Due to staffing limitations, we need to receive your information in the below format.  Please do not send full press releases.

In the body of your email, include:
  • a brief summary of the project, article, award, etc.
  • full website address of any links you wish to share regarding your recognition
  • Business members only - a link to your website and an attached logo (72dpi, 1"max)
We will do our best to recognize everyone, but we do edit content in our newsletter as necessary.

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 Events We Recommend:  

  

Nominate Now for Oregon's Most Endangered Places

Deadline March 21st

Details here.   

 

Victorian Heritage Days 

March 18-20th; Port Townsend, WA

Details here.  

 

Maritime Conservation Workshop 

March 26th; Port Townsend, WA

Details here.   

 

Oregon Heritage Conference 

April 7-9th; Astoria, OR

Details here.   

 

Revitalize Washington Conference 

May 11-13th

 

Sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Washington State Main Street Program.  

Great information presented by knowledgeable preservationists and relevant to many in the Pacific NW.  More information here.      

Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour

Saturday, May 14th, 11am - 4pm  

 

6 properties in Lake Oswego will open their doors to share their beauty and history with the community. The tour features 3 mid-century residential homes along with 3 iconic institutional
landmarks. Tickets are limited in number, on sale April 1st.

    

More information and tickets here

 

Irvington Home Tour
Sunday, May 15, 11am - 5pm

 

More information and tickets here.   

 

HPLO Rummer Oak Hills House Tour

Saturday, May 21, 10am - 4pm

 

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit eight homes built by Robert Rummer. These iconic "atomic age" houses are highly sought after and those on tour include some in virtually original condition and others that have been updated. An illustrated lecture by Jack Bookwalter will present an overview of mid-century residential architecture as context for the work of Rummer and Eichler. Mr. Rummer himself will be in attendance to answer questions.

 

More information and tickets here.   

   

 

Historic Certified Real Estate Professional 

Training session by Eclectic Preservation

May 25th at the AHC

Registration Details here 

 

Exhibit:  Bridging the Gap: the History of the Interstate Bridge

Clark County Historical Society and Museum
1511 Main Street
Vancouver, Washington   

Runs through Oct 29

 

This exhibit is about the history of the bridge, how it was built, how it was funded and also looks at the social, cultural, and economics of it.  

 QUOTES & FACTS  

Last time:  Historic Preservation = Jobs

This Week:  Historic Preservation = Tourism


According to 2009 statistics, cultural and heritage visitors spent, on average, $994 per trip  compared to $611 for all U.S. travelers.  Cultural heritage tourism promotes diversification of local economies and preservation of a community's unique character.

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:    
  • Efforts to Create a National Register Historic District in Buckman Continue
  • Recent Program Provides Insight Into How Humans Exert Power Over Place
  • City Approves Design for East Burnside Re-Development and Demolition of the Galaxy Restaurant
  • Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center's Position on the Proposed Galaxy Restaurant Redevelopment
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 Memories of our Founders  
 
Do you have a recollection of Jerry or Ben that you would like to share for publication or for our archives? Please contact Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org or 503-231-7264. Many thanks to those who have already sent in the reminiscences that help round out our organizational history.
   
Does your employer match gifts?
 
Many companies double or even triple gifts to non-profits...including membership dollars! The AHC's parent company, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, is already registered with a number of companies as a recognized non-profit, and we are happy to do so with more. Check with your employer's human resources or community involvement office to find out if you have access to a matching program. For not much paperwork, you can make your gift to the AHC go even farther! Thanks!