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Concrete Houses of Portland, Oregon

In Architecture, Design, Guest Post, History, Mid-Century, Old School, Oregon, Portland, Restoration, Vintage Houses

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 …

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Houses

In Architecture, Design, Guest Post, History, Mid-Century, Old School, Oregon, Vintage 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 …

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Mid-Century Architecture — The New Old Structures

In Architecture, Guest Post, Mid-Century, Old School, Portland

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 …

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Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Jack Bookwalter | Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner

In Architecture, Design, Featured PAG Members, History, Mid-Century, Old School, Oregon, Portland

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 …

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MODERN IS HISTORIC: Mid-Century Modern In Portland, Oregon

In Guest Post, History, Mid-Century, Old School, Oregon, Portland, Vintage Houses

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 …

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Palm Springs Hosts Modernism Week

In Architecture, History, Mid-Century, Vintage HousesLeave a Comment

Palm Springs, CA — the famed desert resort 100 miles east of Los Angeles — has reinvented itself as a hip, retro-chic tourist destination playing upon its legacy of modern-era …

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Old House Hardware: Stylistic Consistency is the Key to Success

In Architecture, Art Deco, Hardware, History, Mid-Century, Old School, Vintage Hardware1 Comment

With vintage houses and buildings, the hardware and lighting are architectural “jewelry.” In any renovation or restoration, attention to detail is crucial to a successful outcome. And among the many …

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The Quirky World of Vintage TV Lamps: Bring Whimsy into Your Home.

In History, Lighting, Mid-Century, Old SchoolLeave a Comment

Gone are the large, boxy TVs, replaced by wall-mounted flat panel screens and mobile devices. Young people have no memory of the large furniture-like TV sporting a black and white …

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