Old house lovers in Portland, OR might be surprised to learn that many of the city’s most charming early 20th-century homes are actually built of concrete. Houses built of concrete …
Portland’s Alphabet District or, Nob Hill or, the West End
The Wallace House, above, designed by architect William Whidden in 1888, was the first Colonial Revival-style house built in Portland. Intensively-planted urban gardens and mature street trees give the neighborhood a …
Paseo de la Presa | An Architectural Marvel in Guanajuato, Mexico
This very special guest article was authored by Preservation Artisans Guild member Rachel Hibbard. Rachel, who creates considered designs that enhance architectural features in both private and public settings, recently …
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Houses
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is known throughout the world as the great American architect who designed such icons as Falling Water, the Robie House, and the Guggenheim Museum. His most …
Where to Find Late 19th-Century Victorians in Portland, OR
Stalking the Victorians Portland was a prosperous and expanding city in the late 19th century. Many fine quality homes were built in this period. Unfortunately, many of them were demolished …
Researching Your Vintage Home
Portland, OR is well known for its unique array of architecture: new and old, residential and commercial. These neighborhoods were built and designed by interesting people with forward-thinking ideas. Getting …
Mid-Century Architecture — The New Old Structures
The ending of World War II brought profound changes to this nation culturally, economically, and architecturally. The ensuing baby boom, rising car culture, and new technologies all thrust America into …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Jack Bookwalter | Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner
We recently caught up with PAG’s resident Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner, Jack Bookwalter to learn more about his personal history and his lifelong fascination with old buildings. Jack graciously shared …
MODERN IS HISTORIC: Mid-Century Modern In Portland, Oregon
The years between World War II and the Vietnam War saw the rise of a sleek, forward-looking style of architecture known simply as “Modern.” All types of buildings were constructed …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Nancy Thorn | Gold Leaf Restoration
Nancy Thorn is a founding and current member of the Preservation Artisans Guild Board, as well as participating member of the Guild. Gilding since 1974, Nancy founded her company Gold …