PARTY FOR PRESERVATION

PARTY FOR PRESERVATION

Our annual gala returns in full form this year and it wouldn't be a proper celebration without you! 

Join us for a night of fun and good food, reconnect with friends and colleagues, learn about exciting initiatives on deck at the AHC, and raise a glass in loving tribute to our very own Bill Hawkins.  

What are the top 3 places that make Portland, PORTLAND to you?

What places matter most to you, your family, or friends? What would you hate to lose?

We will collect responses and share "Portland's Most Cherished Places" at the Gala and use them to inform our advocacy and programing. 

Architectural Heritage Center
in Portland, OR

We empower people to discover and preserve Portland’s historic and culturally significant places. We envision that, through our programs and advocacy, people across Portland will embrace preservation and reuse as a key component of creating equitable, livable, and sustainable communities.

We offer a multitude of programs, including walking tours, lectures, and exhibits. You can see all of our scheduled programs through the link below.

BLOG AND UPDATES

Welcome to the ‘New’ Central Library

March, 2024 | The red brick bones of architect A.E. Doyle’s stately Georgian-style Central Library that have graced downtown Portland since 1909 remain largely intact after an extensive renovation, but the gran dame’s cosmetics and accessories are substantially different.

The Relevancy Guidebook

March, 2024 | Landmarks Illinois has developed a “Relevancy Guidebook”, to provide ideas and models from innovators to make preservation more relevant, just, and accessible solution for the problems we face in a changing world.

Check Out Our New Local Resource Guide

Our Local Resource Guide features local businesses that provide products, services, and information for historic homes and spaces. These businesses are members of the Architectural Heritage Center and support our work.