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Volunteer Passport Exchange 2011!Twenty-six organizations in Oregon and SW Washington have combined to celebrate all of our great volunteers. During April and May, AHC volunteers are eligible to take part in this terrific exchange and visit any or all of the other participating organizations free of charge on specified dates. Among the many participants are the Portland Japanese Garden, OMSI, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Your "passport" for admission is your official AHC volunteer badge, and you will also receive a list of participating organizations.
For details about the 2011 Volunteer Passport Exchange and 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
-Sharpie Pens
For the Kitchen/Events
-Coffee Grinder
-Earth friendly cleaning products & liquid soap
-Nice Table cloths
Paper towels
-Coffee
-Brita pitcher water filters
For the Library
-Book: "Design & historic preservation : the challenge of compatibility". Details
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.
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| 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:
For details of all positions offered each term, see the on our website.
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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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Call to artists for 2012 exhibits
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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.
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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! |
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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. |
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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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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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Get your tickets now for the
13th annual Kitchen Revival 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.
The AHC would like to recognize student photographer, Elliott Anderson for the excellent professional quality photos he has taken of the homes on the tour.
Also, a special Thanks to Raccoon Lodge for supporting the tour. One of the spectacular houses on the tour is nearby their pub. They are donating a limited number of coupons for free nachos to tourgoers who would like to stop in for a drink and some food during or after the tour!
Save the date for these popular events too!
- Heritage Home Tour, Saturday July 30th
- Heritage Auction, Saturday October 15th
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April Education Programs
This Week!
The Future of the Past: Heritage Conservation in England and Portland in the 21st Century
SPECIAL TIME!
Thursday, April 7, 2011 7:00-8:30 pm
Members: $7.50 General Public: $15 How do they implement historic preservation (more often known as "heritage conservation") in other parts of the world? Legal protection against demolition and unsuitable renovation work is but one important stage. Please join us as Alina Congreve reviews the system of legal protection in England and the roles of local government and volunteer organizations. Congreve will discuss the positive role that heritage has to play in urban renewal projects-where heritage can be an asset rather than a burden to development. She will conclude by looking at a range of successful projects to engage a wider audience in heritage protection. For detailed information and to register, click here. Discovering Edgar Lazarus:
A Closer Look at a Legendary Portland Architect
Saturday, April 9, 2011 10:00 - 11:30 am
Members: $13 ; General Public: $18 Edgar M. Lazarus designed over 150 projects throughout his 40+ year career. Yet today only a small body of work has been attributed to him, including buildings long since demolished. His legacy includes Portland landmarks: the U.S. Custom House, the Electric Building, the Taft Hotel, and several impressive houses. Beyond Portland, his notable designs include courthouses for Morrow and Clatsop counties, early buildings on the Oregon State University campus, and the Dome Building at Salem's Oregon State Hospital. The iconic Vista House at Crown Point is his masterwork. For detailed information and to register, click here. Neighborhood Walking Tour Series starts April 21st. Details here! |
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Art Exhibit and Opening Reception
Don't miss this show titled
"River Structures"!
Painter, Jean Thomas
Opening Reception,
Friday April 1st 6-8pm
Free and Open to the public
All work is for sale with sales benefiting the artist and the AHC
Jean's style is impressionistic with strong design, vigorous brush work and luminous color. Tactile surface texture and a 'painterly' style create arresting images of both the familiar and the imagined. Through the years Jean's paintings have evolved into bold, dramatic interpretations her environment. The current work celebrates the buildings and bridges in and around Portland, Oregon, as well as the coastlines and mountains she regularly visits. Jean has shown her work in galleries in several western states. Besides successful one-woman shows, she had had her art commercially published and has won numerous prestigious awards in juried shows. She is represented in private and corporate collections in the United States, Canada, and England.
More information here.
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Events We Recommend:
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.
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QUOTES & FACTS
Previously: Historic Preservation = Jobs
Historic Preservation = Tourism
This week: Historic Preservation means private investment.
Municipalities often act as a stimulus to greater community reinvestment and as gateways to accessing multiple incentive programs for the public. According to the Rutgers study, for every $1 of incentive provided by the federal tax credit, $5 of private investment is leveraged. Three-quarters of this investment remains in the local community where the labor and materials tend to be hired and purchased.
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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: - The Need to Debunk Historic Preservation Stereotypes and Myths
- Efforts to Create a National Register Historic District in Buckman Continue
- Recent Program Provides Insight Into How Humans Exert Power Over Place
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Our Members & Staff in the News!
For details on how to share your news with us, click here.
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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.
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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!
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