Past Special Events

Special opportunity to hear Dr. Steven Semes

"Will There be a There, there?"

One of the most challenging issues in new and infill development is how it blends with its more historic neighboring buildings. New buildings don't have to be ultra-modern and overwhelm their surroundings, especially in historic districts. This is a national as well as a local issue and no one has written about it with more authority and strategies to pursue than Dr. Steven Semes, architect, critic, and author.

Semes came to Portland for a one-time special event on SUNDAY, March 11, 2012, at 3:00 PM at the U of O/White Stag Building. Semes talked about the future of our city.

The Architectural Heritage Center's Cathy Galbraith was a panelist at this event.

Presented by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon,
and generously sponsored by Venerable.

PSU's Public History Graduates present
Lens on the Community: Riches of a City
Sunday October 9, 2011 at 2pm
Fifth Avenue Cinema

Public History Graduates (PHiG) is proud to present Lens on the Community, a series of free public programs presenting films from the Center for the Moving Image (CMI) from the Tom T. Taylor collection at the Portland State University Library.

Riches of a City was produced in 1976 by Homer Groening, Matt's father, and is just under 30 minutes in length. In addition to a screening of the new DVD transfer, Dr. Carl Abbott from PSU's School of Urban Studies and Planning and Bill Hawkins representing the Architectural Heritage Center will give short presentations and take questions from the audience.

Portland State University’s Public History Graduates (PHiG) is a new and ambitious organization that is devoted to the production of quality public history programming. Made up entirely of PSU public history graduate students, this student group implements projects in the spare time available between graduate school requirements and part-time jobs.

Lens on the Community is made possible by a generous grant from the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust and the cooperation of Portland State University Library's Special Collections.

The Architectural Heritage Center was proud to participate in the

AIA 2011 Architecture + Design Festival.

The month of October 2011 was packed full of fantastic events taking place throughout the city. Check the schedule and make plans to participate!

The Historic Henry Dosch House and Garden – Tour and Reception

Held on Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

A Members-Only event, to benefit AHC education programs

$40 per person

Historic Henry Dosch House The AHC is honored to offer a rare and exclusive visit to the historic Colonel Henry and Mary Dosch home and gardens as a one-time event, thanks to the generous hospitality of Dosch family descendants Jim and Gail Driscoll. Architect Joseph Jacobberger designed the grand Hillsdale-area country home in 1892 for German-immigrant Henry Dosch, who arrived in Oregon in 1864 following participation in the Civil War. His interests here included local horticulture, promotion of the Lewis and Clark Fair, and early relations between Oregon and Japan. His French-born wife Mary was the primary force behind purchase of the Hillsdale acreage, which today includes a number of heritage trees. In addition to viewing the home and grounds and enjoying refreshments, you will learn about Dosch family history from the owners, and about the home’s significant interior from Bo Sullivan, Rejuvenation historian and principal of Arcalus Period Design and Pre-registration by members is required. The address will be provided to you when you register. If you are not a current member, join now to attend this one-time special event.

Found Portland

Bringing Artists Together to Support Historic Preservation in 2009

Foundportland was a benefit held in 2009 to support the Architectural Heritage Center by showcasing the work of a diverse community of local artists as they re-examine and re-imagine artifacts and elements of our historic past.

The Foundportland opening was a Huge Success! We'd like to extend a special thanks to Bosco-Milligan Foundation Board Member, Jeff Varner, for pulling this fantastic show together and to our sponsors, Rhino Digital, Citizen Graphics, and Maletis Beverage.

Inspired by an Architectural Heritage Center exhibit entitled "Lost Portland", which featured beautifully crafted parts salvaged from homes and buildings that no longer exist, Foundportland celebrates the work of artists who have preserved elements of our past and explore them in creative new ways. All the artwork is available for sale and ranges from jewelry to furniture – a great opportunity to do a little holiday shopping while supporting historic preservation.

Some pictures from the opening: