Monthly Archives: March 2011
The Need to Debunk Historic Preservation Stereotypes and Myths
Supporters of historic preservation have often been deemed obstructionists, something that probably dates back to when the movement in the US first began, in the mid-19th century. But does standing (sometimes literally) in the way of a building demolition really … Continue reading
Filed under Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation League of Oregon Seeking Nominations for Endangered Places List
A few weeks back the Historic Preservation League of Oregon sent out a call for nominations for their first ever Most Endangered Places of Oregon list. During the HPLO’s Preservation Roundtable on historic districts last summer, participants brought to the HPLO’s … Continue reading
Efforts to Create a National Register Historic District in Buckman Continue
For more than a year, the all-volunteer Buckman Historic Association has been working on the preliminary phase of a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the oldest portion of this southeast Portland neighborhood. During this time they’ve criss-crossed every street within … Continue reading
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