Queen Victoria reigned over Great Britain from 1837 until her death in 1901. In America, the term “Victorian Architecture” has become a catchphrase to describe any of a number of …
VIDEO: Gold Leaf Restoration Studio Tour
Special thanks to Bradley Streeper of Gold Leaf Restoration (one of our newest members) for opening his studio to fellow Preservation Artisan Guild members and guests for a private tour earlier this …
Part Two: Taking Care of Your Antique Victorian Picture Frames
In Part One, “Care Of Your Antique Victorian Picture Frames,” we looked at how Victorian frames were made, from their molding and ornament, to the various finishing techniques used to …
Part One: Taking Care of Your Antique Victorian Picture Frames
Most of us have something decorative framed on our walls. If we have an historic home, there are probably several period art works, prints behind glass, or paintings. If we …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Jeffrey Herman | Herman Silver Restoration
Silversmith Jeffrey Herman started his business, Herman Silver Restoration & Conservation in West Warwick, Rhode Island in 1984 and in the decades since, has garnered an international reputation for quality …
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 …
Sponsored Post: Q & A with Bret Hodgert | Proprietor of Old Portland Hardware and Architectural
Preservation Artisans Guild has a long and enduring relationship with the folks at Old Portland Hardware and Architectural, owned and operated by Bret Hodgert. We recently sat down with Bret …
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 …
Old Portland Hardware & Architectural
Recently, we paid a visit to long-time friends Old Portland Hardware & Architectural to ask owner Bret Hodgert a few questions, explore the showroom, and found many one-of-a-kind architectural gems …
Terra Cotta Buildings in Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland, Oregon has a wealth of beautiful terra cotta buildings, most dating from the first three decades of the 20th century. A number of factors came together in this …