We’re pleased and proud to share this Old House Journal article featuring the work Karla Pearlstein, President, and co-founder of Preservation Artisans Guild, has done on her historic firehouse in …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Ariel Grace Design
Historically, canvas rugs, also known as floorcloths, first came to fashion in 18th century England with the wealthy set; intended to mimic expensive floor treatments like parquet flooring, tile, and marble, …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Bruce Rosenbaum | ModVic
Bruce Rosenbaum is about as Steampunk as you can get. Dubbed the Steampunk Guru by the Wall Street Journal and named Steampunk Evangelist by Wired Magazine, Mr. Rosenbaum’s dedication to his craft is evident in …
The Architectural Heritage Center Helps People Discover Their “Inner Preservationist”
If you think historic preservation is the archaic, lofty pursuit of the stately elite, the folks at the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) beg to differ. They’ll convince you that historic …
VIDEO: Tice Industries Tour and History
Very special thanks to Scott Tice of TICE Industries (one of our newest members) for opening his workshop to us for a private tour. PAG members and guests in attendance all agreed …
2019 DeMuro Awards Announced!
This year’s DeMuro Awards have been announced! The DeMuro Award is Oregon State’s highest honor for the preservation, reuse, and revitalization of architectural and cultural sites, and honors the impact of these …
The Settlemier House
Not far from the famed Woodburn outlet mall on I-5, just south of Portland, can be found a most amazing Victorian treasure box of a house. The Settlemier House, owned and cared for by the non-profit French Prairie Historical Society, is open to the public on a limited basis. Tours can be arranged that will take you through the house’s grand, mostly original interior. Rooms are furnished with period-appropriate furniture, and many of the Settlemier family’s personal household effects are on display as well.
Portland’s Pittock Mansion
The Pittock Mansion in the West Hills is Portland’s own “Hearst Castle.” It was built in 1914 by Oregonian newspaper founder and publisher Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. Many …
How to Keep Your Old House…Old
Chances are that if you are reading this article you either own or have a strong interest in old houses. What is it about old houses that fascinate us so much? …
Concrete Houses of Portland, Oregon
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 …