As March draws to a soggy close, HPLO staff are looking forward to a active April of preservation events around the state. This week we'll be talking about schools with Portland Public Schools, the week after that we'll begin review of the 2012 Most Endangered Places nominations, then it's out to Bend to conduct some preservation trainings, and, finally, we'll be leading a …

If you weren't one of the 400 or so people who came to HPLO events over the past two weeks, then there's a lot to fill you in on. First, Steven Semes' program on compatibility and new traditional architecture got people talking about the look and feel of new design in historic areas, especially in Portland's…

HPLO HQ has been abuzz with activity this week. And I mean, really abuzz. Tuesday evening brought a great council candidate forum at Portland's Center for Architecture, Wednesday morning saw a robust State of Preservation report delivered to the Portland City Council (video…

The Historic Preservation League of Oregon couldn't be more excited to announce the publication of a special booklet chronicling the history of the preservation movement in Oregon. A Past For Our Future is a 16-page account of Oregon's preservation spirit authored by noted preservationist and 2011 George…