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One of Oregon’s oldest buildings to be rehabbed
The Oregon City Commission this week unanimously approved a contract to move forward with plans to rehabilitate one of one of the oldest buildings in the state.
121-year-old former home for sale in Southwest Portland
The structure at 1512 S.W. 18th Ave. was constructed in 1891 and formerly was a single-family home. But it predates city record-keeping efforts by 14 years, so it鈥檚 unclear who built it.
Vinyl windows cause drama for Northwest Portland condos
The developers of a condo project in Northwest Portland this year have accumulated fines totaling $9,060.81 鈥� an amount that appears likely to grow - because they replaced existing wooden window sashes with vinyl ones in 2007.
Defining ‘historic,’ the Portland way
The Portland Building is technically “historic” now. Last week the National Parks Service released a document formally announcing that the 29-year-old structure is worthy of historic preservation. Now, I happen […]
Historic Auditorium Building for sale in downtown Portland
The Auditorium Building, at 920 S.W. Third Ave., is owned by Anthony McNamer, who is both parts of the rap act he calls Exquisite Rap Duo. The 17,600-square-foot building is for sale at an asking price of $3.1 million.
Ladd Carriage House sells to California couple who want to make it a restaurant
The Ladd Carriage House, the historic property that was saved from demolition and refurbished, has sold after being on the market for almost three years.
Photos: Postwar historic buildings in Portland
More than 150 buildings were included in a survey of postwar historic resources for the city or Portland.
Drive-through restaurants, parking garages deemed historic in Portland survey
In a recent survey of some of Portland鈥檚 postwar historic resources, a team at Peter Meijer Architect found itself facing a surprising set of buildings. Because American culture after World War II developed around automobiles, even a Taco Bell or a Burger King restaurant built as recently as 1984 may have historic significance 鈥� an odd prospect even to a historian.
Convention Center Plaza listed on historic register
The Ira F. Powers Warehouse and Factory has been listed to the National Register of Historic Places. The inner eastside warehouse, which is also known as Convention Center Plaza, was […]
‘Zombie buildings’ coming back to life
With rents on the rise in the central business district and the economy showing signs of improvement, investors are beginning to purchase and rehabilitate downtown Portland鈥檚 stock of so-called 鈥渮ombie buildings,鈥� which are difficult to lease because they鈥檙e in physical disrepair or their owners are in financial straits.
Historic Fairmount Apartments in Northwest Portland for sale
Despite its nicks and scratches, the Historic Fairmount Apartments at 2561 N.W. Upshur St. was once a star attraction. It opened as the Fairmount Hotel for the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. The asking price for the 41,650-square-foot building is $4.8 million.
Yeon Building renovation to bring back ‘art deco feel’
The 15-story Yeon Building was the tallest in Portland when it was constructed on Southwest Fifth Avenue, near Alder Street, in 1911. But after purchasing the building in March, the Jonathan Rose Cos. sought an update to attract tenants, so the group brought on SERA Architects to design a renovation of part of the facade and the lobby, systems and corridors.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
