VOL. 17 NO. 1 Winter 2009 - Architectural Heritage Center

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News & Notes
Architectural Heritage Center
Resources & Inspiration For Historic Preservation
A publication of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation
Vol. 17 | No. 1 | Winter 08/09
Preservation In Action | Pg’s. 10-15
Part 1 of our award winning case studies.
Evolution Of The Modern Kitchen
Pg. 7 | Learn what’s authentic by period.
Current Exhibits | Pg. 9
A Lasting Legacy; Salesman’s Samples.
Support our mission
In honor of oregon’s 150th birthday
Heritage Auction
a Resounding Success!
The 13th Annual “Riches of a City”
Heritage Auction on October 18th was
attended by 350 guests at the beautiful
Heritage Ballroom in the Governor
Hotel and also honored recipients of the
foundation’s Preservation in Action Awards.
Over $70,000 was raised in support
of the programs of the AHC, including
the Collective Bid of $18,500 toward
a permanent cast-iron exhibit in the
AHC’s courtyard. Many thanks to Becker
Productions for lending their talents
to our video presentation, and to our
hardworking volunteers, generous donors,
and guests.
150 Years of Portland Architecture
February 14, 2009
All Day Free Event – 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
In 2009 Oregon celebrates its 150th Birthday. In honor of this
milestone the AHC is putting together a program illustrating 150
years of architecture in the Portland area. All day Saturday February
14th, drop by the AHC and check out our slideshow depicting historic
architectural styles, from early cast iron buildings in Old Town to the latest
in trendsetting styles found around the city. The program will include
images from every decade since Oregon statehood and many of the years in
between. We’ll depict the work of well-known and lesser-known architects,
as well as buildings that have been saved and those that unfortunately have
been lost. While you’re here, check out our current exhibits and help us
continue promoting the value of preserving our built environment.
What Are YOUR Favorite Portland Buildings?
In conjunction with the 150 Years of Portland Architecture slide show,
we invite anyone interested in Portland’s architecture to send us a list
of your 10 favorite Portland buildings – from houses to skyscrapers – by
February 1st. We’ll compile a list of the 150 favorite Portland buildings,
and share them via our website beginning on February 14th, 2009.
Please email or mail your picks to Val Ballestrem at [email protected]
Architectural Heritage Center | www.VisitAHC.org
BMF DIRECTOR’S COUMN
ahc Director’s Column
New Year’s Resolutions– Putting
Preservation Into Action
by Cathy Galbraith
As we launch our
Partners in the Field work
and technical assistance
with the National Trust for
Historic Preservation, we’re
finding that many people are
very aware of development
and land use issues, their
impacts on the character of
our neighborhoods, and the
preservation or loss of vintage
buildings.
Much more will be coming on our City Wide Needs
Assessment, when completed, but it is safe to say that we’re
hearing several concerns being voiced repeatedly in the
community:
(1) The public schools in every neighborhood are close to
the hearts of many, whether or not we have school-age children.
You care about the school buildings in your neighborhood and
expect a fair and open process before irreversible decisions are
made to alter, close, or demolish any school.
(2) Increasing density – whether it brings “skinny houses”,
tear-downs and infill development, or loss of small commercial
buildings – is a front-and-center concern for many people who
want the character of their neighborhoods preserved.
So here’s a short list of New Year’s Resolutions – 3 Things
You Can Do to Support Historic Preservation in 2009:
• Educate yourself – attend AHC programs … see our
exhibits; become familiar with historic architecture and
preservation standards.
• Support our Business members – our online
Resource Directory lists our corporate members, all of
whom support the AHC financially and endorse our
preservation goals.
• Get involved in local preservation efforts – through
your Neighborhood Association (info can be found at
www.portlandonline.com/oni); stay up to date on what
is happening with Portland’s schools at www.pps.k12.
or.us, and check our website for current issues at www.
VisitAHC.org and look under the “Advocacy” tab.
We respect the many and varied demands for your
time, attention, and requests for funding support. It may
be tempting to think of historic preservation as a “luxury”
in tight economic times. But it means too much to our
communities to become lost in the shuffle. I hope everyone
can resolve to put Preservation into Action in the New Year.
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First Impressions
by Mark Granlund
This is my first column and I have to start by saying “I’m
glad to be here!” It did not take long to fall in love with
the AHC mission, staff, volunteers and members. Since
I arrived people have been asking me “what are your first
impressions?” My perspective is influenced by nearly 20
years of non-profit experience, including seven years as the
director of a heritage organization very similar to the AHC.
So now that I‘ve had a chance to look around and kick the
tires, what do I think?
I’m impressed with a lot of what I see….A good-sized,
active and engaged board of directors; stable competent
leadership; good fiscal management; loyal, talented and hardworking staff; close to one hundred active volunteers
In addition, I’m excited about….A mission of
education, advocacy and preservation that has grown over 20
years, and is more relevant than ever; a beautifully restored
1883 West’s Block Building perfectly suited for programs,
exhibits and events; and hundreds of passionate members
and supporters.
But it’s not all roses. I see challenges for the future….
Cathy Galbraith and her team have a huge job ahead of
them in advocacy and education as growing numbers of
historic buildings, districts and neighborhoods are at risk.
We need to complete the final project of the West’s Block:
the funding and construction of a new Courtyard and
Cast-Iron Exhibit. We need to grow our outreach programs,
number of volunteers, members and supporters. And finally,
we need to provide for the AHC’s long-term financial
security and sustainability.
With these challenges in mind, what would I ask of you?
• Join or renew your membership, and increase it as you’re
able.
•Help us recruit new members.
•Volunteer – we need volunteers at every level and every
department.
• Include the AHC in your will (please call me if you have
any questions.)
A final first impression…
Nothing impressed me more than our 20th Reunion
Celebration in September. There were so many warm
feelings of love and admiration in remembering Jerry and
Benny and their legacy, which lives on in the work of this
fine organization.
Thanks to all of you who honor them and us with your
support, and to those who made our recent Heritage Auction
such a great success.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Adopt-A-Book
The Library at the
Architectural Heritage
Center is now open on
Wednesdays and Thursdays
by appointment. There are
three thousand books in
the collection, but there are
some books you still can’t
see because they are too
damaged or fragile to handle.
Please support conservation efforts at the AHC
Library by adopting a book
in need. You’ll be helping
to make the resources at
the AHC Library available
to everyone. For more information about the adopt a book
program, please call Val Ballestrem at 503-231-7264 or email
[email protected].
AHC NEWS
Calling for 1920s Kitchens!
The 2009 Kitchen Revival Tour is scheduled for Saturday,
April 18th. Through the diligent efforts of our Kitchen Tour
Committee, we have already identified several kitchens from
various periods but now we need examples of a 1920s-era
kitchen in great original condition or authentically renovated
in that period style.
Large or small, DIY or contractor, if you have (or know
of) a terrific kitchen that is true to the architectural style of
its house, displays creative problem solving, and could inspire
others, we’d love to consider it for this year’s tour. It’s fun to
share the fruits of your labors with other old house enthusiasts.
Please call 503 231-7264 or email [email protected].
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RENOVATION SERIES
architectural style series
Lead Paint: How to Safely Work on
Older Homes
Saturday, January 24th 10am – 11:30am
Members: $10 General Public: $12
Lead is toxic and can
damage the brain, nervous
system, blood cells, kidneys,
and reproductive organs.
Home repairs and remodeling
done where there is lead
paint can create a serious
health hazard if work and
clean up are not done properly. Traditional paint prep - such
as dry scraping and power sanding - create and spread large
amounts of paint dust and debris. Nearly half of the childhood
lead poisoning cases investigated in Oregon are related to
remodeling projects that don’t take this issue into account. Join us as Barbara Zeal, Program Coordinator for the
Oregon Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, teaches us
about lead-safe work practices and why they are important
when working on older homes. Barbara has worked in the
public health field for the past 15 years and has been with the
Oregon lead program since 2002. Participants will learn what
lead poisoning is, why it is important to work lead-safe, and
how to reduce lead exposure risks when repairing, renovating
or painting older homes. This program will be beneficial for contractors, do-ityourself homeowners, or anyone who works on homes built
before 1978. Pre-registration is recommended, either at our
website or using the coupon in the newsletter.
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What Style is My House?
Saturday, January 31, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Not sure how to tell a Colonial
Revival from a Craftsman? Don’t know
the nuances between a Tudor and an
English Cottage? And just what is the
Ranch style anyway? Not to worry,
we’re here to help.
Join AHC Board of Advisor Jane
Morrison as she presents an overview
of housing styles typical to the
Northwest, and their variations. This
is a perfect class for people with home
rehabilitation plans who need help determining what
the original features in their home probably looked like,
or for realtors who are marketing vintage homes. Bring a
photo of your house with you to the program for help with
identification of its features! Pre-registration is strongly
suggested, either at our website or using the coupon in
the newsletter.
Sponsored by: Craftsman Design & Renovation - a
passion for renovating older homes.
www.CraftsmanDesign.com (503) 239-6200
renovation series
Painting Your Bungalow – Inside & Out
Saturday, February 7th 10:00am – 11:30am
Are you having
trouble choosing
colors for your 1911
bungalow? Are
you overwhelmed
every time you walk
into a local paint
store? Portlandbased designer
and architectural
color consultant
Stephanie Brown will help take the mystery out of the
painting process.
Stephanie will bring along her own demonstration wall
to show how thoughtful color selection and placement can
transform your bungalow, both inside and out. Through
her business, Local Color, Brown provides renovation and
color assistance to home and business owners throughout
the United States. Brown’s projects include the 2002
restoration of Mt. Tabor’s Samuel Cobb House, and the
2006 rehabilitation of Montavilla’s Academy Theater, which
recently earned her an AHC Preservation in Action Award.
Pre-registration is recommended, either at our website
or using the form in the newsletter.
Sponsored by: WILLCO Painting & Construction Historic renovations & professional painting services.
www.WillcoPainting.com (503) 238-1112
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Education Workshop
AHC Architects series
Writing Local History
Saturday, February 21, 2008 10AM – Noon
All tickets: $10
Have you been
gathering information
to write a local history
of your neighborhood
or a particular building?
Many of us have
multiple files with news
clippings, post-it notes,
and telephone numbers
of people we plan to
interview. If somewhere
along the way, you
lost a formal sense of direction and need help pulling it all
together, we have a workshop for you! The practical hands-on
experiences of four successful local writers will help steer you
in the “write direction.”
Martha Gies teaches writing and has published non
fiction since the 1970s. In 2004, OSU Press published her
book Up all Night and she’s a frequent contributor to The
Eliot News. Polina Olson took her photographs, research
and interviews of the Lair Hill neighborhood, and selfpublished two books: A Walking Tour of Jewish South Portland
and The Immigrants Children: Jewish & Italian Memories of
Old South Portland. Anjala Ehelebe served on the board of
the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association for 20+ years,
becoming its historian. Her book, Remembering Woodlawn,
was published this past spring. The Oregon Historical Quarterly
Editor, Eliza Canty-Jones will share her experience editing
and producing the journal of record for Oregon History.
Pre-registration for this program is strongly encouraged
using the enclosed form or online at www.VisitAHC.org.
Hidden Brilliance: The Residential
Architecture of Joseph Jacobberger
Saturday, February 28th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
(Encore Presentation! )
AHC historians and researchers Jim Heuer and Robert
Mercer present the work of a truly brilliant architect from
Portland’s “Golden Age.” Known today for his timeless designs
for St. Mary’s Cathedral and churches and schools throughout
Oregon, Joseph Jacobberger was also a residential architect par
excellance. His long overlooked residential designs, small and
grand, will be presented in this richly illustrated lecture.
Starting with his 1901 designs of Colonial Revival homes
through some of the greatest mansions ever built in the
Roaring Twenties, Jacobberger’s virtuosity is seen in a range
of styles from Colonial to Craftsman to English Cottage to
Jacobean. His skills turned standard styles into architectural
sculpture, blending form with function, with his later designs
foretelling the “Northwest Style” later practiced by Pietro
Belluschi and others.
This lecture will include many examples of Jacobberger’s
work never previously attributed to him. Pre-registration is
required at our website or using the enclosed coupon.
Following the lecture, there will be a reception for
Jacobberger home owners to meet and share their knowledge
of these wonderful works of residential architecture.
Sponsored by: Neil Kelly Company - Design/build,
remodeling, home repair, home performance.
www.NeilKelly.com (503) 288-7461
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education program
The Evolution of the Modern Kitchen
Saturday March 7, 2009 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Owners of older homes often ask us what style of fixtures,
cabinets, and hardware would have been original to their
kitchens. By understanding the original character, one can
better determine how to authentically renovate this oft-altered
space in a manner respectful of the home’s period style.
Join Karla Pearlstein, AHC Board Member, chair of
our Kitchen Revival Tour, and vintage house consultant as
she explains the evolution of the modern kitchen from the
late 19th to the mid-20th century. Using images from period
magazines, brochures, and catalogues, this program will
provide attendees with a clear understanding of how kitchens
evolved from a water pump, a few pieces of free standing
furniture, and a wood cook stove to the built-in cabinetry and
sporty chrome and enamel that became widespread from the
1930s onward.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended, either at our
website or using the enclosed newsletter order form.
Sponsored by: Interworks, LLC: - Custom remodeling
services. www.InterworksLLC.com (503) 233-3500
Honoring the Past
Sustaining the future
commercial • residential • green
remodeling
503.233.3500
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interworksllc.com
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education program
Learning From Ladd’s Addition:
William S. Ladd’s Legacy in Portland, 1851-2009
Saturday March 14th, 2009 10 am – 11:30am
William S. Ladd was Portland’s most prominent 19th
Century business and civic leader. Join longtime Ladd’s
Addition resident and urban planner Richard Ross as
he shares the full story of Ladd’s visionary 1891 planned
community. Connecting a century of the city’s changing
landscape, Ross will follow the lasting impact of one family of
Portland pioneers on the City today.
In the early 20th Century, Ladd’s sons transformed the
family farms into the Reed College campus and a remarkable
group of landmark Portland neighborhoods: Ladd’s Addition,
Eastmoreland, Laurelhurst, Piedmont, and Dunthorpe.
Ladd’s exquisite, 1883 Stick Style carriage house still graces
Downtown. Its new companion, Ladd Tower, will extend the
Ladd legacy into a new century, while Ladd’s Addition endures
as an urban oasis and a “City Beautiful” model for creating
green communities, in the Portland region and nationally.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested, either at our
website or using the coupon in the newsletter.
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gallery exhibits
Historic Preservation in Portland –
A Lasting Legacy
Runs through March 28, 2009
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery
This exhibit,
celebrating our
Twenty Year
Anniversary, presents
the history of Jerry
Bosco and Ben
Milligan, the roots
of the Architectural
Heritage Center, and
profiles a small group
of dedicated people
who created real historic preservation in Portland - including
the Historic Landmarks Commission, historic districts, and
designated landmarks buildings.
Priceless artifacts salvaged from buildings falling to
the wrecking ball provide a three dimensional history of
our early architectural heritage. The adaptive re-use of the
historic West’s Block building (constructed in 1883) into the
Architectural Heritage Center is also wonderfully detailed.
Sponsored by: Rejuvenation - Authentic Lighting &
Houseparts | www.rejuvenation.com
gallery exhibits
Salesmen’s Samples
– Very Portable Hardware
Runs through April, 2009
Liz’s Antique Hardware
Gallery
A sample is better
than words or pictures. The
traveling hardware salesman
was provided with the best, creative examples of his trade
to merchandise building hardware from the companies they
represented. This exhibit provides rare and wonderful examples
of a wide variety of traveling and display hardware, along with
advertising souvenirs.
Supported by: Precision Images
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PRESERVATION SPOTLIGHT
PRESERVATION IN ACTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The AHC inaugurated the Preservation in Action Award
as part of our 20th anniversary with the goal of promoting
more preservation of our historic homes and buildings by
spotlighting outstanding examples of what works.
At a gala reception on October 18th, we recognized 15
projects that demonstrate the cultural, historic, and economic
value of historic preservation in our communities. Here are
highlights of nine award-winning projects. The remaining
honorees will be featured in our spring issue and you can find
more images and details on our website.
The Preservation in Action Award was generously sponsored by:
PRESERVATION IN ACTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Academy Theater
Julie Stewart, Heywood Stewart, & Ty Dupuis - owners
Stephanie Brown, Local Color- project designer
Joe Vondrak, Pacific Crest Construction – contractor
The Academy Theater is
a “streamline moderne”
movie house built in
1948. Standing in the
heart of the Montavilla
neighborhood’s business
district, it had fallen
onto hard times and had
been completely gutted
in the 1970’s.
The New Interior
The rehabilitation of
the Theater was launched with a “call for memories” out in the
community which garnered stacks of photos and recollections
to guide the project. Seismic and structural upgrades consumed
the bulk of the budget, yet creative use of paint, lighting,
and fixtures brought this
neighborhood landmark back
to life.
There is no doubt that
the Academy Theater’s
preservation has been a
catalyst in the neighborhood.
It has sparked both storefront
improvements along SE Stark
The New Academy Theater
Street and an influx of new
businesses in the Montavilla neighborhood. This is a wonderful
example of grassroots preservation!
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The Balch Farmhouse
Karla Pearlstein, Restoring History – owner & project manager
John Czarnecki & Todd Lasher – architects
Don Young & Assoc. - contractor
To the casual observer, the Balch Farmhouse had no
business being preserved. But this very modest, dilapidated
1872 farmhouse had a
quite a colorful history.
The original Balch land
claim included a good
portion of what is now
Northwest Portland.
The house was built for
the widow of Danford
Balch, whose trial and
execution for the murder
of his son-in-law was a
public spectacle.
Karla Pearlstein
The Balch Farmhouse, “before”
learned
the owner of
(above) and “after” (below).
the farmhouse intended
to demolish it to make
way for development
of his property. So she
purchased and moved it
to a nearby location and
lovingly rehabilitated in
keeping with its original
period, while making it
livable for a family today.
Now the main
house is true to its time, yet livable - with additional family
space having been added in a daylight basement. The kitchen
includes refurbished period cabinets and a vintage stove. The
entire project is a testament to how one individual’s vision and
persistence can save, restore, and re-use a historic home.
Preservation in Action Pinnacle AwarD
The Jennie Bramhall House
Tim & Francene Grewe – owners
Ernie Munch – architect
Francene Grewe – general contractor
The story of the Jennie Bramhall House and the
restoration its porch is a tale of tenacity, creativity,
cooperation – and takes the concept of Do-It-Yourself to the
utmost degree! Built in 1909, the house is a cast concrete
masterpiece, designed by Alfred Faber in the Queen Anne
style with a touch of
Arts and Crafts.
When Tim and
Francene Grewe
purchased the house
it had over 100 broken
or missing balustrades
on its multiple
porches, all kinds of
architectural details
were missing, the
deck was collapsing in
Jennie Bramhall House, “before.”
chunks, and beneath
the porch the elegant
key stones were
dropping out of the
Richardsonian arches
in the foundation.In
addition to shoring
up the foundation,
repairing the arches,
and rebuilding the
porch de ks, where
were they going to find
Jennie Bramhall House, “after.”
matching concrete
balustrades? Needless to say, nobody is making this stuff
anymore, so Francene decided to do it herself!
She enlisted the help of several members of the
Architectural Heritage Center who helped conduct research
on the house and architect. And Dave Talbott, who owns
the firm Architectural Reproductions, taught Francene how
to cast her own balustrades.
Hauling endless numbers of bags of concrete in her
little Prius, Francene never expected to own equipment such
as a concrete vibrator or a mail scale. She even concocted
her own “recipe” for the concrete. Salvageable pieces of the
structure were deconstructed and numbered. Replacement
pieces were cast and installed. And the DIY network
documented the process.
This description is a gross simplification of one woman’s
zealous (some might call it crazy) quest for preservation
perfection. But what a stellar outcome!
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years.
Trustworthy,
loyal, dedicated
professional service.
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MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
(503) 659-0222
www.Strange-BatesRealtyGroup.com
[email protected]
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preservation in action award recipient
preservation in action award recipient
Northwest Bank/Barber Block
Northwest Fence and Wire Works
Bruce Burns, Barber Block LLC - owner
Lundin Cole Architects
Tracey Simpson, IDEA Inc – designer
Eric Money, Commercial Contractors Inc
Art DeMuro, Venerable Development
Brian Emerick, Emerick Architects
Jim Lampus, Norwest General Contractors
Built in 1890,
the story of the
preservation of
the Barber Block
goes back to
Jerry Bosco and
Ben Milligan,
who convinced
Bruce Burns
to restore the
Northwest Bank interior “after.”
building instead
of demolishing
it – and a
preservationist was
born!
The award
recognizes the
adaptive re-use of
the interior as
a Northwest Bank
office. Many
businesses have
Barber Block “before.”
occupied the
Barber Block over the years. It started as a mortuary, served
as a Nickelodeon theater, Digger O’Dell’s restaurant, and
finally the Rose and Raindrop pub. In the adaptation of the
building as a bank, much of the history of the building was
saved and incorporated.
The overall design strove to be in keeping with a bank
of the 1890’s. The mahogany woodwork, stained glass, and
chandeliers were repaired, and the first floor of the building
was repainted in its original colors. You will not find another
bank like this in Portland!
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This 18thousand sq.
foot building
was originally
constructed in
1911 as a livery
stable – “the
most modern
Northwest Fence and Wire Works “before.”
in Portland.”
Beginning in 1922 it
housed a fence manufacturer, until it closed in 1959. It was
purchased in 2004, underwent a complete rehabilitation, and
is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Taking
advantage of
Federal Historic
Tax credits and
New Markets Tax
credits, financial
hurdles were
overcome to adapt
the building as
Northwest Fence and Wire Works “after.” a creative and
manufacturing
center in the northern pocket of the Central Eastside
Industrial District. The rehab included cleaning and repointing the masonry; restoration of interior features such
as ceilings, wood floors, beams and exposed brick walls;
removal of interior partitions that had been added over the
years; and the installation of period light fixtures.
This is an excellent example of how we can preserve and
re-use a historic commercial building in the 21st century.
Preservation in Action Pinnacle Award
Gerding Theater at the Armory
Portland Center Stage/Portland Historic
Rehabilitation Fund – lessee/leaseholder
Gerding Edlen Development Co.
GBD Architects
John Tess, Heritage Consulting Group
Hoffman Construction – general contractor
The second-largest
19th century building in
Portland, the Gerding
Theater at the Armory
was built in 1891, as
an annex and drilling
ground for the Portland
Armory. Over the
The Gerding Theater “after.”
decades the building
served as a public events
venue, until it was
declared a fire hazard.
It eventually became
part of the Brewery
Blocks development,
but its huge, single-room
structure made it illsuited for redevelopment
The Gerding Theater “before.”
as retail space. However, it
was uniquely suitable for a theater company!
In a unique public-private partnership, Portland Center
Stage and the Portland Family of Funds launched a $38.7
million project to renovate the Armory into a state-of-the-art
performance facility.
In addition to funding the project, there were numerous
problems to solve, including seismic upgrades; creating
56,000 square feet of
space within a 20,000
square foot footprint;
and maintaining the
old growth Douglas
fir trusses. Today the
theater features a 600seat main stage; a 200seat studio stage; office,
costume, and rehearsal
The Gerding’s new lobby.
space; a gallery and café,
and bios wale along the northern exterior wall.
The Gerding Theater at the Amory has received a LEED
Platinum rating and attracts more than 150,000 people
annually. It hosts numerous delegations of architects and city
planners interested in applying the project’s lessons of adaptive
reuse, and promotes the cause of historic preservation through
guided tours, displays, and lectures. The project has received
numerous awards and is deserving of them all!
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Preservation in action award recipient
Preservation in action award recipient
The Historic Kenton Firehouse
The Freimann Restaurant Building
Chris Duffy & Tom Griffin-Valade
Historic Kenton Firehouse Committee
North Portland Neighborhood Services
John Russell, Russell Fellows Properties - owner
Robert S. Leeb Architects
Bremik Construction - contractor
The Historic Kenton
Firehouse was built in
1912 - when the city used
horse-drawn fire wagons
and remained in use until
1959. Over time, the city
abandoned this neighborhood
landmark, it was boarded up
and began to disintegrate.
Kenton Firehouse, “before.”
A group of neighbors
decided to take matters
into their own hands and formed the Historic Kenton
Firehouse Committee. They approached the city about
restoring the building, and in partnership with the Office of
Neighborhood Involvement and the North Portland Citizens
Committee, began the process
of bringing the firehouse
back to life. This included
raising over $500,000 and
coordinating hundreds of
hours of volunteer work from
multiple organizations.
It required fanatical
dedication… but what a
wonderful result! Today the
Historic Kenton Firehouse
serves as a vibrant community
Kenton Firehouse, “after.”
center, and a business plan
is in place to raise the $20,000 annual budget for ongoing
maintenance and operation. This is an outstanding example
of community-based preservation.
The Freimann
renovation
consisted of the
re-creation of the
exterior façade and
shell of the building
to its historic
1885 appearance,
Freimann Restaurant Building, before.
including removal
of a brick veneer which had been added in the 1960’s, and
the re-establishment of its angled corner entry.
The existing brick parapet was dismantled and
reconstructed using reinforced masonry to meet building
codes; seismic bracing and structural upgrades were made;
original timbers and brick were reused wherever possible;
and the interior was
adapted for use as
office space.
Today,
Portland’s Skidmore
Historic District
is blessed by this
rare resurrection
of a Victorian
era
commercial
Freimann Restaurant Building, after.
building. It took
tremendous sleuthing and determination to identify original
features and it stands as an example of what could be done
elsewhere in Old Town to rehabilitate the entire district.
Design and color consultation
for historic homes
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503.234.4167
Preservation in Action Pinnacle Award
Multnomah County Central Library
Multnomah County
– owner
Fletcher Farr Ayotte–
executive architect
Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer
Associates – assoc.
architect
McMath Dortignac
– preservation consultant
Hoffman Construction Co.
– general contractor
One of Portland’s best-loved historic landmarks, the
Central Library was designed by renowned architect A.E.
Doyle and constructed in 1913. Its innovative design was
heralded for its functionality as well as its beauty. Over the
years, the library
suffered under heavy
use and ill-conceived
remodeling in the
1950’s. By the 1990’s
it was overcrowded
and inefficient, and
70% of its collection
was inaccessible to
the public.
Library Reading Room, after.
Starting in 1993
the needs of the
Library were assessed
and a plan developed
for a seismic and
safety upgrade,
incorporation of new
systems, and also a
re-organization of
spaces. Working
with George
McMath, Doyle’s
Library Reference Room, before.
grandson, and
drawing upon historic photographs to serve a guides, lobby
spaces and reading rooms were brought back to their original
grandeur.
Exterior masonry was repaired. Wood windows
were refurbished. Mid-century remodeling was reversed.
Additional space was added in the basement and under the
roof. Structural reinforcements and system upgrades were
accomplished with little compromise of historic integrity.
Completed in 1997, this community landmark will inspire
and educate many more generations of Portlanders. What a
treasure we continue to have in the Central Library!
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ahc news
And Our Survey Said...!
AHC members receive feedback surveys with your renewal
letters. Perhaps you’re curious to know what we have learned
from your responses.
We have a very loyal membership– almost half have been
members more than 5 years. The primary reason people join
is to support the cause of historic preservation and protect the
built environment. Approximately 80% own an older home
(pre-1960).
The Kitchen Revival tour, neighborhood tours such as Old
Town, and building tours such as Olympic Mills are the favorite type of program we offer. Others favored include Arts &
Crafts style, Mid-Century Modern, and historic theaters.
When asked how we could improve our programs, we got
several comments on classroom acoustics (which we’re addressing with sound-dampening carpet and curtains), varying the
time or day of programs, and expanding the seating capacity.
The most requested program topics are: tours, building
styles/periods, architect profiles, period interior décor, period
porches & landscaping, exterior maintenance/rehab, and
period kitchens.
More and more people are turning to our website. The
most valued content is our program info, Resource Directory, period-authentic renovation information, and news on
preservation advocacy involvement.
Finally the most pressing historic preservation issue on
people’s minds is inappropriate infill development in neighborhoods – balancing the need to preserve our historic
homes and buildings with demands of a growing population
and density.
Thank you for all your feedback! Anyone can take the
survey online at www.VisitAHC.org/SupportOurMission/
GetInvolved.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Dine Out for the AHC
The Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark Street
Wednesday, March 11 – All Movies!
Bring your
favorite date(s)
for dinner and
a movie! Originally launched
in 1948, The
Academy
Theater was a
popular Montavilla destination
until its closure
in the 1970s. The recent historic renovation garnered the
project a BMF Preservation in Action Award. (See story
on page 10.) Three climate-controlled theaters feature
Dolby sound and reclining stadium seating.
Enjoy Flying Pie Pizza, Nathan’s hotdogs, fresh salads,
fruit, popcorn, ice cream, and candy. You won’t go thirsty
with ten microbrew beers on tap, six selections of wine,
sodas, iced tea and bottled water. Minors (under 21) must
be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
No minors allowed to shows starting after 8:00 PM.
The Academy Theater will donate 15% of concessions – check their website or newspaper for movies and
times. www.academytheaterpdx.com
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invaluable Volunteers
Autumn Appreciation
THE AHC’S FIRST “FIRST FRIDAY” on September
5th honored winners of the “Angels in Architecture” photo
contest. Thanks to Nancy Hawver and Stephanie Sameh for
helping with the reception.
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION of the
Bosco Milligan Foundation attracted an enthusiastic crowd
of old-timers and new friends on September 13th. Thanks
to volunteers Gabrielle Foulkes, Nancy Hawver, LeeAnne
Heuberger, Barbara Kerr, Lynne Murray, Ross Plambeck, Tracy
Reuter, Meg Talbott, and Peggy Whelan.
Appreciation goes to Francene Grewe, Angela Moos, Fred
Leeson, and Risa Davis for participating in the ECOHAUS
INFORMATION FAIR and staffing the AHC booth.
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE this fall was provided
by Peggy Whelan, Margaret Zeps, Jeff Deiss and Lynn
Osterberg-Deiss, Ita Lindquist, Karen Kinzey, Nancy Hawver,
Ita Lindquist, Gabriella Foulkes, Marissa Csanyi, Margaret
Zeps, and Rose Rosenthal.
Helping Jim Heuer, Robert Mercer, and Paul Falsetto
and other FOLCH members with the October LADD
CARRIAGE HOUSE MOVE back to its original site were
Karla Pearlstein, Gabrielle Foulkes, and Ross Plambeck. AUCTION AT THE GOVERNOR HOTEL Thanks
to the volunteers who helped with every aspect of the
Auction this year – members of the Auction and Procurement
Committees, those who helped with all the preparation and
clean-up, and of course, those who spent the evening at the
Governor making it a big success:
Holli Ballestrem, Denise Bartelt, Mary Beth Bremen, T.J.
Browning, Norm Carlson, Laura Castleberry, Gary Clifford,
John Comini, Gina Drew, Allen Dennison, Constance
Dorathy, Char Diss, Claudia Dissel, Barbara Doell, Jean
Donly, Bruce Drake, Gabrielle Foulkes, Kim Fox, Sue Gerritz,
Norm and Marlyce Gholston, Violet Granlund, David
and Julie Green, Barb Grimala, Marsha Hanchrow, Nancy
Hawver, LeeAnne Heuberger, Garrison Hullinger, Jennifer
Jenkins, J Jones, Phyllis Jordan, Debby Karl, Barbara Kerr,
Karen Kinsey, Kori and Diann Koppen, Christine Manning,
Harris Matarazzo, Pam Maxon, Denyse McGriff, Sandra
Millius, Angela Moos, Robb Moretti, Stephanie Moss, Lynne
Murray, Drew Nasto, Tibby O’Brien, Lynn Osterberg-Deiss,
Ross Plambeck, Trudy and Mark Rees, Ruth Roth, Stephanie
Sameh, Molly Schmitz, Grant Scholbrock, Andrea Swan, Julie
Thompson, Doris Threloff, Peggy Whelan and John Zalewski.
Special kudos to Tracy Reuter, Auction Chair, and to
Joanne Carlson and Meg Talbott who spent countless hours at
the AHC procuring and preparing the auction items.
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New & Renewing Members – for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2008
Genesis
CZ Becker & Kate
Moore
Marjorie Belluschi
Bruce & Brenda Burns
Ellen Bye
Norm & Joanne
Carlson
Allen & Martha
Denison
Margaret S. Denison
Bruce & Eileen Drake
William Hawkins III,
FAIA
Wendy Wells Jackson
Jim Kelly & Sue Porter
Harris & Judith
Matarazzo
Robert Mercer & James
Heuer
Rick Michaelson
Karla Pearlstein
Judith Rees
Bo & Nancy Sullivan
Allen & Marcia Tooke
Bill & Karin Wright
Will Wright
Portico
Mike & Lisa Holzgang
Stewardship
Spencer & Mary Dick
Corporate
American Antique
Hardware
Chosen Wood Window
Maintenance
CJ Hurley Century Arts
DeKorte Electric
Earthquake Tech
Hammer and Hand
Kraft Custom
Construction
Lansing Linoleum Co
Inc
McCoy Millwork/
McCoy Group
MCM Construction Inc
Signature Hardware
SRM Architecture &
Marketing
Willco Painting &
Construction
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Contributing
Michael & Deborah
Aiona
Mary Anderson
Win Applegate
Neil Cooper & Martha
Connell
Janice Dilg & Frank
Cunningham
Paul Falsetto
Garrison Hullinger &
J Jones
Bob & Connie Hunt
Karen Karlsson
Michele Mass & Jim
Edwards
Dorothy McArthur
Jon & Sharon
Melkerson
Fred Neal III & Mark
Haack
Holly Nelson
Elisabeth Walton Potter
Sharr Prohaska
Virginia Van Breemen
Jeff Varner
Susan Whitney
Douglas Zier
NonProfit
Sharon Crowell, City of
Corvallis
Household
Linny Adamson
Len & Betsy Bergstein
Jerry & Kate Brickey
Paula Burgess
Helen & Phil Chadsey
Nancy Chafin &
Matthew Meighan
Andrew & Ruth
Cotugno
Jeff Deiss & Lynn
Osterberg-Deiss
Jim Diekmann & Laurie
Ortega
Jose & Carrie Escobar
Roy & Kim Fox
Roger & Michelle
Fricke
Dennis & Marie
Gilliam
Michael & Karen
Girard
Brad & Sherri Graves
Sharon Green
Ralph Pribble
Pamela Gurnari &
Robert Peterson
Margaret Herrington
Don & Lynnette
Houghton
Jenny Hudson &
Duncan Rotch
Nina Johnson
Theodore Keizer
Donna & David Keller
Barbara Kerr & Gary
Clifford
Marti & Michael Laney
Lois Leonard & Doug
Magedanz
Teresa McGrath & Nat
Kim
Lydia Neill & Elizabeth
Stepp
Tibby O’Brien & Robin
Hambley
Harvie & Rachel
Oglesby
Peter & Mary Osterberg
Anna Parker
Christine Poole-Jones
Gail Powell & Kevin
Davis
Sharon & Gerald
Preuitt
Thomas Price & Laurie
Baird
Leslie & Wallace
Rainey
James & Elinore Rogers
Robert Schaibly & Dr
Steven Storla
Rosalie Schmitz &
Everette Williams
Gina & Craig Stack
Jane Waddell & Ed
Menze
Dale & Lyn Williams
Individual
Tim Andersen
David Barringer
Sue Blindheim
Lucille Jean Bond
Katie Bretsch
Cynthia Carrell
Laura Castleberry
Alan Scott Chun
Stephen Colvin
Jane Comerford
Anne Conway
James Deibele
John Dutt
Curt Enderle
Pamela Eros
Thomas Fallon
Kathy Figley
Jane Finch-Howell
Peter Finley Fry
Susan Gerritz
Jeffrey Ghitelman
Linda Girard
Alice Greene
Julia Hanfling
Ron Hatfield
Ila Hawkes
Nancy Hawver
Monica Hayes
Joan Hayward
W Scott Herb
Rosalind Keeney
Kathi Koenig
Ruth Kratochvil
Elinor Kuhns
Rusty Kunz
Barbara Linssen
Pamela Madoff
Kathleen Marquart
Jane Marshall
Jeffrey Miller
Elizabeth Milliken
Lois Moss
Catherine Mushel
Marianne Nelson
Robert Neuberger
Shannon Nichols
Peggy Nolan
Regina Oetting
Alene Reaugh
Peggy Sigler
Ross Sutherland
Les Swanson
Mark Swinth
Edward Teague
Donald Teer III
Lani Townsend
Jill Viglione
Steve Weary
Molly Wolfe
Maggie Woodward
Carolyn Zelle
Student/Senior
Donna Aha
Laura & Phil Allhands
Sandra Barker
Marceen Bloom
Carol M Boos
Lonnie Breninger
Jo Ann Burch
L Jay Conrad
Rita Davis
Patricia Dilg
Barbara Failing
David Ferriday
Ted Knauss
Dave Kohl
William Line
Diane Lowensohn
Kathy McConnell
Joy McDonough
Louise Miller
Juanita Moffitt
Nancy Montague
Rene Moye
Gordon Nielssen
Lois Okrasinski
Sheila Pastore
Eiko Politz
Shirley Richards
John Rogers
Jan & Dennis
Schweitzer
Ken Shores
Brandon SpencerHartle
Dannelle Stevens
Harold Thomas-Sims
Carole Turcotte
Joan Weed
Margaret Weil
Erleen Whitney
Marvin Witt
Roger Wooley
Museum Store
Holiday Gifts that Support Historic
Preservation
If there are historic preservation enthusiasts or old house buffs
on your gift list, don’t forget these gift ideas. Proceeds benefit
the programs of the Architectural Heritage Center.
2009 Historic
Postcards of Portland
Calendar
This beautiful full-color
wall calendar opens to
11” X 17” and features
vintage postcard images
from the Bosco-Milligan
Foundation’s collection of
historic ephemera. $14.50 each includes shipping.
Architects of Oregon
by Richard E. Ritz
An exhaustive collection of
biographical sketches of 650 Oregon
architects from the frontier 1800s, to
the mid-twentieth century. This 462page paperbound resource is available
exclusively through the AHC. $33.00
includes shipping.
Bungalow Tomato Label
This authentic vintage produce label from the Bosco-Milligan
Foundation collection dates from the 1920s-30s, measures 4” X
11”, and is ready for framing. $22.50 includes shipping.
Gift Membership
What could be more thoughtful for someone fixing up an old
house – or someone who loves Portland area history – than a
membership in the AHC with its access to our resources and
program discounts? Gift memberships start at just $15.00.
TO ORDER, use the form at the back of the newsletter or
visit our website. Prices listed here include shipping, so
you may save a few dollars by dropping by the AHC!
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BOSCO-MILLIGAN FOUNDATION
News & Notes
701 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PORTLAND, OR
Permit No. 2760
Change Service Requested
Curator’s Corner
Notes & Recent Acquisitions
by Doug Magedanz
have vastly improved the organization and storage system of
the window collection. There are all shapes and sizes – double
hung, hinged casement, segmented, fanlights, sidelights,
transoms, and more with a broad spectrum of glass colors.
In addition to our windows work, recent collections
acquisitions include: salesman sample builder’s hardware, c.
1940-1950, and a c. 1920 store advertising triptych, donated
by Mike Byrnes; sheet metal ornaments from the Failing
Building, Portland, donated by Andy Rocchia; cast iron
capital segments c. 1880s, donated by Elizabeth Crookham;
and a selection of books to add to our library, donated by
Marilee Tillstrom. Thanks to our generous donors who
know they have found a responsible new home with us for
their artifacts.
A little over a month ago, I was starting an initial
survey of our window collection - the current category upon
which our collections cataloging has been focused (thanks
to support of the Kinsman Foundation). Looking across our
dimly lit storage room, the stacks of windows seemed both
amazing and endless. It seemed like a formidable task to
physically get to them.
Fortunately, we have the kind assistance of dedicated
volunteers. Today we have a feeling of great accomplishment
to have catalogued more than 500 windows. In the process, we

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