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The Portland Building, not old or loved, could soon be historic
I had some fun recently with the revelation that the Portland Building has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. When I called around to ask some local […]
The Portland Building, not old or loved, could soon be historic
I had some fun recently with the revelation that the Portland Building has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. When I called around to ask some local […]
‘U’ signs a nagging problem for Portland preservationists
The red 鈥淯鈥� signs posted on Portland buildings are intended to warn firefighters that the buildings are "unsafe," but preservation advocates see the signs as ubiquitous reminders of a problem facing Portland鈥檚 historic buildings.
Mid-century architecture surveyed in East Portland
With a $12,000 grant from the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, the Portland recently commissioned a preliminary survey of approximately 500 mid-century buildings in 28 East Portland areas.
Neighbors oppose Alphabet District apartment project
Alphabet District residents are concerned about a plan to construct a 26-unit apartment building where a 116-year-old Northwest Portland home sits.
Things to do in May, Oregon’s Historic Preservation Month
It’s May, and along with spring showers comes National Historic Preservation Month. While Portlanders don’t need another reason to celebrate their abundance of historic homes and commercial buildings, May offers […]
Things to do in May, Oregon’s Historic Preservation Month
It’s May, and along with spring showers comes National Historic Preservation Month. While Portlanders don’t need another reason to celebrate their abundance of historic homes and commercial buildings, May offers […]
Historic review slowed Vestas’ Meier & Frank project
The $65 million project to upgrade the former Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District is on track to be completed by this time next year. But the building鈥檚 listing on the National Register of Historic Places has created challenges for the team targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification for the 185,000-square-foot renovation and expansion project.
Spa Building, a former funeral home, for sale
The Spa Building, at 210 N.W. 17th Ave., was built in 1937 as a funeral home and operated as such until 2005. In 2006, it was renovated into a day spa that went out of business last year.
Couch Building for sale
The Couch Building, at 27-33 N.W. Second Ave. in Portland's Old Town neighborhood, was the home of one of Pishue's first restaurants, the Jazz de Opus. Pishue sold the building to Portland developer John Beardsley, who later went bankrupt and defaulted on his loan. Pishue got the building back with a decreased value and a new tenant: a strip club.
Renovation for Vestas preserves warehouse, adds green touches
Renovation work for Vestas American Wind Technology at the Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District will revert the building's exterior to its 1928 condition. But the inside will be filled with innovative, high-tech green features.
Durkheimer House for sale
The Durkheimer House, at 2415 N.W. Lovejoy St., is a 7,800-square-foot, Colonial Revival home built in 1899. The seven-bedroom, four-bathroom house is for sale for $1.395 million. Though the property is zoned residential, the space would work for other uses, as long as the developer could circumvent city zoning.
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
