16th Annual "Riches of a City"   

Jump on Board "A Streetcar Named Preservation"

Saturday, October 15th, 6:00 p.m.

Melody Ballroom, 619 SE Alder Street, Portland, OR, 97214

Generously sponsored by Venerable Properties LLC

Auction Tickets -- on sale NOW, $100 Patrons or $75 Members & Friends

Auction Tables of 10 --on sale NOW, $1,000 Patrons or $750 Members Friends

Golden Raffle Tickets -- on sale NOW, $50 each

Regular Raffle Tickets -- on sale NOW, $5 each or 5 for $20

Our theme for this year's "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction is "A Streetcar Named Preservation." We look back on the historic streetcar lines of Portland as we move forward with the arrival of a new streetcar line on Grand Avenue. Preservation is at the heart of the AHC's mission and is what guides us as we welcome the modern streetcar of the 21st century. Jump on board! Guests holding Patron tickets will enjoy a private reception at the AHC before the auction begins and they'll enjoy early entrance to the auction.

Alberta Streetcar (image courtesy of Mark Moore)

The venue is the historic Melody Ballroom. Built in 1925 for the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal organization, the building was considered the largest and finest hall of its kind. It was designed by Portland architects Wallace William Lucius and Earl G. Cash. Explore this historic space, enjoy a festive evening and support the AHC

GOLDEN RAFFLE TICKETS on sale now! Our new golden ticket raffle offers one winner a chance to select from over 20 live auction items. Take a chance -- you might be the lucky winner and that rafting trip could be yours! ONLY 100 tickets are available, so buy one (or more) now to enhance your chances of winning. Call 503-231-7264.  

Whitewater Rafting Trip

Private gourmet Indian dinner

Auction night is full of surprises, fun and unexpected opportunity. The ever-popular WALL OF WINE gives our auction guests a chance to select a "mystery" bottle of wine that might be worth $20 or $120 -- but the purchase price is only $20, so everyone wins! Or perhaps you have a sweet tooth and the DESSERT AUCTION is your fancy. Fear not! There will be an assortment of cakes, pies and other sweet temptations to entice you. Bid early, bid often to win the delicacy of your dreams.

This beautiful German-made Neupert harpsichord is available!

Don't forget our TRADITIONAL RAFFLE! Tickets are only $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. We have two delightful raffle prizes, sure to please everyone. Buy 5 tickets and take a chance on both prizes. We have a mixed case of fine Italian wines from Zancanella Importing, Co. for the oenophiles out there. And we have a whimsical vintage kitties quilt, handmade by AHC board member Eileen Fitzsimons, sure to please animal-lovers and quilt-lovers alike. This beautiful quilt measures a generous 80" x 98" and will bring years of comfort to the lucky winner.

Wall of Wine

Dessert Auction

Vintage Kitties Quilt

The SILENT AUCTION offers an exceptional opportunity to find antiques, collectibles, beautiful prints, gift certificates and baskets for any occasion. Three closings will give our guests time to inspect and bid on their favorites. Why stop at one or two items? There is a treasure waiting for you and the money raised supports our mission all year long.

Here's a small sample of the silent auction goodies:

Our LIVE AUCTION has something for everyone, but you'll need to raise those bid cards high - the competition will be intense! There will be exciting vacation packages, outdoor adventures and private gourmet dinners galore, plus valuable design and home improvement packages from WILLCO Painting & Construction, Olson & Jones Construction & Remodeling, Earthquake Tech, CZ Becker Wood Floors, and others. There will even be a quarter of the finest grass-fed beef as an auction item, so get your freezer ready! Plan your strategy now and make your bid on October 15th!

Whitney Bungalow, Bali

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Private tour and dinner at the Watzek House, designed by John Yeon

Tickets for the auction are on sale now on our website, at Tickets or call to arrange for a table. Please direct any questions to Ita Lindquist, Events & Volunteer Manager at ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264.

All proceeds from the auction benefit the  

programs and activities of the AHC.