Lance Aulffo, Front Door Refinishing This project involved a structure with a rich history and numerous complex components. Originally built in 1803, the structure was destroyed during the civil war …
The Hollywood Theater: The Restoration of Painted Surfaces on the Lower Façade
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 …
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 …
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 …
