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Nominations sought for 2015 DeMuro Awards
Restore Oregon is seeking nominations for the 2015 DeMuro Awards, which honor outstanding examples of preservation and adaptive reuse.
Restoration materials: a great debate
A UO student recently investigated the relationship between architectural salvage and historic preservation.
Leo Williams: a passion for preservation
Leo Williams鈥� longtime passion for historic preservation will be recognized next week when the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts presents him with the 2015 George McMath Historic Preservation Award.
Photos: Historic Oregon City house rehabilitated
An eight-month rehabilitation of Oregon City’s historic Ermatinger House, the third-oldest in the state, is in its final stages. The house was built in 1845 and hosted the coin toss […]
Bid to demolish building rejected by City Council
The Portland City Council on Thursday rejected a proposal to demolish a Northwest Portland building listed as a contributing structure in the Alphabet Historic District.
Nonprofit pushing for state historic rehab fund
Restore Oregon is backing legislation that would create a state historic rehabilitation fund to help offset the cost of restoring and upgrading aging commercial buildings.
State historic preservation tax credit sought
Preservation advocates are pushing for the state of Oregon to offer a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic commercial buildings.
Where new construction meets historic preservation
In Vancouver, British Columbia, a developer is planning to build a modern, 31-story tower that rises from the top of the existing 11-story building. Density is being increased and a historic structure is being preserved. Industry insiders weigh in on whether such a project would be feasible in Portland.
Historic preservation nonprofit launches haiku contest
Restore Oregon, a nonprofit organization that supports historic preservation efforts in the state, is sponsoring a haiku contest to raise money for structures designated as Oregon's Most Endangered Places.
Historic log cabin鈥檚 relocation is piecemeal effort
To move an 82-year-old log cabin, a Portland-based firm is relying on extensive planning and meticulous notes.
Restore Oregon honors historic preservation efforts
Restore Oregon recently honored seven projects for outstanding efforts related to historic preservation. The nonprofit held its first DeMuro Awards ceremony last week and hopes to hold the event annually, Executive Director Peggy Moretti said.
Restoration in the works for mural on historic Salem theater
Volunteers have raised approximately $20,000 to restore a mural on the back of the 87-year-old Elsinore Theatre in downtown Salem.
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
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- 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
