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Preservation efforts go beyond bottom line
Redevelopment of an older building is never a guaranteed path to success, but some Portland developers can't resist the chance to reconnect with a building's history.
Project to revive historic barn
A project to restore an Oregon barn built in the 1880s presents unique challenges for preservationists, even one who has worked on it before. Original materials used in the barn's construction are in short supply, and the original construction methods were sometimes rushed and ineffective.
Historic Portland home must move or be destroyed
A Victorian-era home near Portland State University in downtown Portland risks being demolished if someone does not buy it and move it somewhere else.
Abandoned Oregon, in photos
I was doing some research on an abandoned fire station I pass daily as I ride the MAX Green Line from the Rose Quarter to downtown Portland when I found a Flickr group dedicated to photos of abandoned buildings in Oregon.
Abandoned Oregon, in photos
I was doing some research on an abandoned fire station I pass daily as I ride the MAX Green Line from the Rose Quarter to downtown Portland when I found a Flickr group dedicated to photos of abandoned buildings in Oregon.
Oregon Pioneer Building
The Oregon Pioneer Building, at 320 S.W. Stark St., is one of several historic downtown buildings that owner John Beardsley stands to lose after he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November. A reorganization plan filed March 19 cites a deed in lieu of foreclosure to transfer the building to lender M&T Bank.
Scan a building, get its history
In writing my weekly real estate feature Block x Block, I often need to track down the history of an old building. It’s useful information for potential tenants, buyers, even […]
Scan a building, get its history
In writing my weekly real estate feature Block x Block, I often need to track down the history of an old building. It’s useful information for potential tenants, buyers, even […]
Historic building inventory effort gets funding
Portland's Bureau of Planning & Sustainability is receiving $34,000 to manage the city's historic preservation efforts.
House of Gold and rubble
If you think our historic buildings have issues, imagine caring for a palace built over nearly 2000 years ago.
House of Gold and rubble
If you think our historic buildings have issues, imagine caring for a palace built over nearly 2000 years ago.
Roof on historic barn to be replaced
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a contractor to replace the roof of the Pet French Round Barn in southeastern Oregon. Built in the 1800s, the barn is on the National Register of Historic Places.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
