Preservation Artisans Guild member Mary McMurray (Art First Colors for Architecture) received the distinctive DeMuro Award this year for her exceptional contributions to the work on the lower façade of …
Hidden Stories of Iconic Lost Lennon-Ono-Green-Warhol Piano
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Kendall Ross Bean and Piano Finders co-founder, Karen Earle Lile, have been released from NDAs this month, and are now allowed to reveal previously undisclosed details …
Stained Glass Tour at Portland’s historic Victorian Belle Mansion
We’ve provided a transcript of David’s discussion below: It is another sunny, beautiful day here at the Victorian Belle, a great time to look at the stained-glass windows that have …
Karla Pearlstein’s Historic Portland Firehouse Featured in Old House Journal
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: 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 …
Portland Houses in the Victorian Age
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 …
The Craftsman House In Portland
Beginning in the mid-1880s, the Arts and Crafts Movement in England developed a philosophy of design based on medieval concepts of handmade artisan-produced goods. The movement arose as a reaction …
The Portland Duplex
In other parts of the country, two-family homes are known variously as twin homes, attached homes, two-flats, or even double-deckers. But in Portland we just call them all duplexes. Duplexes come in two basic types: the “up and down” duplex where one unit rests atop the other, and the “side-by-side” duplex where both units share a common sidewall.
Though more common in East Coast cities, duplexes have played a part in Portland’s building history as well. In the 19th century, Victorian duplexes were constructed along with Victorian houses in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
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 …