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Special A. E. Doyle House tour
Architecture and Cityscapes
Holiday Celebration-Save the Date!
Support our business members with your holiday shopping
Portland Preservation
Help spread the word!
Call to Volunteers 

We Give Thanks For Great AHC Volunteers!

Our immediate volunteer needs are below.  

 

Membership Assistant -- Help with membership tracking, renewal notices, thank-you notes, letters and mailings.

Holiday Open House and Artist Reception, Dec. 7 --
Volunteers needed to help with this festive event, 3-7 p.m. Help out and enjoy the open house, too!

Albee House Tour & Reception, Dec. 11 --
Reception helpers, house monitors needed for this special afternoon event at an A. E. Doyle-designed masterpiece in Laurelhurst.

Writer --
Talented business writer needed to work on several projects, including report formatting, fundraising materials, articles, letters.

   

For details about

current volunteer opportunities, please contact Ita Lindquist,

Events & Volunteer Manager,

ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264.

 Donation wish list  
Thank you to everyone who makes donations to support our office, events, and projects in the shop!

Everything counts and we rely on you.  Our current needs are:

-Flat panel monitors--17" and larger
-Windows PC
-Foam core for presentations
-Basic Ipod
-Digital Camera

If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.231.7264 or philipa@visitahc.org

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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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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! 

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
 

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Happy Thanksgiving! 

  

 

Everyone at the AHC wishes you a safe and healthy holiday. We hope you are able to spend the day with family and friends. 

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Education Programs

  

 

Thank you to all of our members and supporters who have attended our education programs in 2011. Val and the education committee volunteers work hard to develop programs that keep you interested and coming back for more!  Keep your eyes open in January for the Winter 2012 program schedule.

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Don't Miss an afternoon
at the Mayor's House!  

A Special Event

  

Spend an Afternoon at the H. Russell Albee House,  

an A.E. Doyle Masterpiece

Sunday, December 11, 2011     2:00PM - 4:30PM Tickets:    $5.00 Members      $10.00 General Public

 

For registration and details, click here 

 

          

Give yourself a gift this holiday season with a tour and reception at one of Southeast Portland's most significant historic homes. Designed by notable Portland architect A.E. Doyle, the house was built in 1912 for then-mayor H. Russell Albee. Albee played an influential role in progressive era politics and the development of Portland's park system. Located adjacent to Laurelhurst Park, this Georgian mansion has been very well maintained and retains many original details, including fine woodwork, and stained glass by the Povey Brothers.  

 

Please join us for a self guided tour of the home, along with light refreshments. Philip Niles, historian and author of Beauty of the City: A.E. Doyle, Portland's Architect will give a short presentation on Doyle, and local historian Janice Dilg project director for Century of Action: Oregon Women Vote, 1912-2012 will discuss Albee and his role in shaping the Portland of the 1910s and beyond.

Tickets are limited. Order now so you don't miss this rare opportunity to see inside one of A.E. Doyle's finest homes!

 

 

 

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Architecture and Cityscapes

A Special Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale  

 

Show opens November 19th
Artists Reception and Holiday Party, December 7th
Work on exhibit through January 31, 2012
 

GracieCampbellThe AHC is pleased to announce our final exhibit of 2011. Established artists from the Portland community were invited to show in this special themed holiday exhibit.  

 

 

   

 

The focus of the work is on Architecture and Cityscapes and there is a range of mediums, sizes, and price points represented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

All work is for sale and purchases made for the gift giving season will be available to pick-up in time for the holidays.

 

Artists Represented:

Gracie Campbell
Shawn Demarest
Leah Faure
CJ Hurley
Stephen Korbich

Jean Thomas
Aaron Trotter


Find more information about each artist and their work on our website.  

 

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Save the Date!  

 

 

Holiday Party and Artists Reception at the AHC - Wednesday, December 7, 3pm - 7pm

 

Join us to spread some winter cheer and enjoy the Holiday art exhibit and sale. Meet the artists, shop for gifts and commune with fellow AHC enthusiasts.

    

   Stephen Korbich

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Support Our Business Members  

this holiday season

     

 

Shop locally and support the business members who support the AHC and share our values.

 

Check our resource directory.  Consider gift certificates for home services and find an incredible offering of products from our retail members.    

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/

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 Help us spread the word!  

Help us spread the word to all of the people in Portland who love old buildings, history, good education, exhibits, and more.  We know all of you are loyal supporters of the AHC, but you wouldn't believe how many people out there don't know about us!

Ways you can help:
  • Tell your friends and neighbors about our programs and events.  Bring them with you the next time you visit.
  • Write a review about us on Google Places 
  • Write a review about us on Yelp 
  • If you carry a mobile device and use foursquare, check in at the AHC every time you visit. If you are a regular volunteer or board member, "check-in" each time and compete to become the "Mayor"! 
  • Volunteer to help us hang posters and distribute postcards for special events to library branches, coffee shops and retailers in your neighborhood.