Preserve, Reuse, and Pass Forward Oregon's Historic Resources...
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 12:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I confess to recent abdication of blogging duties to Brandon Spencer-Hartle, the HPLO's intrepid Field Programs Manager. But having returned recently from the National Trust Conference in Buffalo, I just had to share some photos and impressions of an experience that was both educational and enriching for Historic Architecture Geeks like me.
Buffalo is the epitome of a "rust belt" city. Massive amounts of dis-investment and hard times are evident. But also evident is a…
ContinuePosted on May 27, 2011 at 4:18pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Its been most gratifying to see the enthusiastic response to our announcement of Oregon's Most Endangered Places. At least a dozen print and broadcast stories have generated many conversations and calls for action as people focus on these significant cultural and economic assets. Already there are fresh ideas starting to percolate up that may contribute to preserving our MEPs.
And the benefits extend to other historic resources in need of support. Lisa Christopher, Executive…
ContinuePosted on March 11, 2011 at 4:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A pending bill in the Oregon House (Bill 3516) would essentially provide blanket approval of the installation of solar panels on any commercial or residential building, regardless of historic designation or preservation ordinances. While we can appreciate the intent of the bill to streamline red tape and lower costs around adding solar panels, this has the potential to significantly diminish the historic character of neighborhoods across the state.
HPLO will be submitting testimony…
ContinuePosted on January 12, 2011 at 5:09pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Thought I'd share a preview of the goals the HPLO is setting for 2011. We'll post a more detailed list on the main website in the next week or so.
Alissa June Bradley said… Thank you! So glad to be involved with the HPLO!
Dianne Rider said… Thanks Peggy! I hope you meet you in Spokane at the Historic Preservation Conference!
Russ Eisenberg said… Thanks for the welcome and for helping spread the word. I am looking forward to being more involved with the HPLO and hopefully meeting you next week at the 35th Anniversary event.
Kathy Baker Raynes said… I was born in Florence. I live in Alaska now but want to do research on my grandfather land years ago.
Anne Brask said… It was great meeting you too, Peggy! Thank you for all of the support!
Jerry W. Dawson said… Thanks for having me. Its a great organization. My love to work on preservation projects. I do 3D laser scanning, and have been able to work on some cool projects all around Oregon and Washington.
Lauren Radwanski said… Thanks for the head's up about the heritage home tour in Eugene! I'm looking forward to all the exciting seminars in PDX this spring--particularly the one on mid-century architecture. I'm in Portland often, and I used to volunteer (well, still occasionally do) at the Architectural Heritage Center. Miss all that cast iron :)
Heather Sharfeddin said… Thanks for the welcome! Looking forward to networking with other historical architecture junkies.
Arciform HR said… We finished the Coquille River Lighthouse and it looks awesome!
Jennifer Wolk said… Glad to hear the saving of the Coos Bay Egyptian Theater is "on the radar." You mentioned that it is one of 4 on the Historic Register & strangely enough, my husband and I were living in Atlanta when one of the others was saved by the community. The Fabulous Fox Theater was saved from razing when a group of high school students started a grass-roots campaign that ended in the halting of demolition and the subsequent restoration. It proved that these rare theaters are worth saving - and I know we can do it again.
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