Events
Made to Last: Preserving History Through Buildings - Lessons from Seattle
05/11/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Join Lawrence Kreisman to explore how the organization “Historic Seattle” has preserved, restored and advocated to save Seattle’s built legacy
Historic Eastmoreland Neighborhood Tour
05/11/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll along the tree-lined streets of one of Portland's most beautiful residential neighborhoods, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Montavilla Neighborhood Tour
05/14/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
See a variety of buildings types and styles in this one-time streetcar suburb on the east side of Mt. Tabor.
Portland Heights & Vista Avenue Tour
05/16/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.
Portland Architecture on the World Stage Tour
05/18/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore 70 years of architectural controversy and acclaim in downtown Portland.
Broadway & Mid-Town Tour
05/21/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.
Portland's Slabtown Neighborhood Tour
05/23/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Wander Portland’s Slabtown Neighborhood and learn the history of its diverse community
Volga Germans in Portland
05/25/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Explore the history of Volga German settlement in Portland. Their community and contributions.
Streetcar Irvington Neighborhood Tour
05/25/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.
Lair Hill Neighborhood Tour
05/28/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, situated on the edge of downtown.
Sunnyside-Belmont Neighborhood Tour
05/30/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through this great Southeast neighborhood filled with a fun mix of historic building types and styles.
Downtown Temples of Commerce Tour
06/01/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the commercial heart of downtown Portland and learn about the architects, designs, and building materials that changed the city dramatically in the early 20th century.
The Lost Worlds of the Holladay Addition
06/01/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
The Holladay Addition was a bet on East Portland that took decades to pay out. It was platted in 1871 by transportation magnate Ben Holladay with the goal of outshining downtown Portland and “make the grass grow on Front Street.” In 1960, that dream nearly became reality with the opening of Lloyd Center.
Skidmore-Old Town Historic District Tour
06/04/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore Portland's ONLY National Historic Landmark District!
Historic Ladd's Addition Neighborhood Tour
06/06/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th century architecture of this uniquely planned neighborhood.
Sluicing Forest Park
06/08/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Hear about one man's scheme following Portland's 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition to move the hillside above Willamette Heights into Guilds Lake.
Garthwick Neighborhood Tour
06/08/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this gem of a residential neighborhood tucked in between Sellwood, Milwaukie, and the Waverley Country Club.
East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District Tour
06/11/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the "Main Street" of Portland's Central Eastside and learn about the area's rich history and fascinating variety of architecture.
Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Tour
06/13/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Take a stroll through this grand residential neighborhood and learn how it was heavily impacted by nearby development.
Historic Homes of the Alphabet District Tour
06/15/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a residential portion of one of Portland's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods.
From Soda Pop to Swimwear: The Commercial and Industrial Architecture of Sandy Blvd. Tour
06/15/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a section of close-in Northeast Portland filled with interesting commercial and industrial architecture.
Hawthorne Neighborhood Tour
06/18/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore some of the commercial and residential sections of this former streetcar suburb.
Victorian Irvington Neighborhood Tour
06/20/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.
The Trolleys That Built Portland's Neighborhoods
06/22/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Join Richard Thompson who will demonstrate how Portland neighborhoods owe their location, alignment, and growth to the streetcar.
Portland Architecture on the World Stage Tour
06/22/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore 70 years of architectural controversy and acclaim in downtown Portland.
Oregon City Tour
06/22/2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Tour Historic Oregon City: The McLaughlin Promenade, Municipal Elevator and Willamette Falls. Join Oregon City's mayor and learn the histories of Oregon City's two newest National Register of Historic Places properties: the 7.8 linear trail McLaughlin Promenade and the Municipal Elevator. The tour will pass historic homes and views of the Willamette Falls. You will receive updates on the Cayuse 5 and tumwatta village projects.
Lair Hill Neighborhood Tour
06/25/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, situated on the edge of downtown.
Walnut Park Neighborhood Tour
06/27/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through this fantastic North Portland neighborhood first developed by William Killingsworth in the early 20th century.
Reedwood Neighborhood Tour
06/29/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this mid-century suburban style development near Reed College.
The Basics of Wood Window Repair
06/29/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Lecture
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
If you love your original, double-hung windows, but just wish they worked better – know they can! Come learn to do-it-yourself from a local expert.
Classic Irvington Neighborhood Tour
07/06/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.
Portland Architecture on the World Stage Tour
07/09/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore 70 years of architectural controversy and acclaim in downtown Portland.
Buckman Neighborhood Tour
07/11/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.
Historic Ladd's Addition Neighborhood Tour
07/13/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th century architecture of this uniquely planned neighborhood.
South Park Blocks Tour
07/16/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through the beautiful trees in some of the city's oldest parkland, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all while learning about the rich architectural heritage of the neighborhood.
Downtown's West End Tour
07/20/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Learn about the history and culture of this district while viewing masterworks from some of the city's most notable 19th and 20th century architects.
Historic Homes of the Alphabet District Tour
07/23/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a residential portion of one of Portland's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods.
Piedmont Neighborhood Tour
07/25/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this North Portland neighborhood filled with beautiful buildings in a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to the late 1800s.
Broadway & Mid-Town Tour
07/27/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.
Buckman Neighborhood Tour
07/30/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.
Lair Hill Neighborhood Tour
08/03/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, situated on the edge of downtown.
Merchants and Markets Tour
08/06/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore one of Portland's first historic districts with its impressive variety of architecture and history.
Streetcar Irvington Neighborhood Tour
08/08/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.
East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District Tour
08/10/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the "Main Street" of Portland's Central Eastside and learn about the area's rich history and fascinating variety of architecture.
Downtown Temples of Commerce Tour
08/13/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the commercial heart of downtown Portland and learn about the architects, designs, and building materials that changed the city dramatically in the early 20th century.
Willamette Heights Neighborhood Tour
08/15/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this beautiful-but-hilly Northwest Portland neighborhood on the edge of Forest Park.
Buckman Neighborhood Tour
08/17/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.
Historic Ladd's Addition Neighborhood Tour
08/20/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th century architecture of this uniquely planned neighborhood.
Classic Irvington Neighborhood Tour
08/22/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.
Portland Architecture on the World Stage Tour
08/24/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore 70 years of architectural controversy and acclaim in downtown Portland.
Historic King's Hill Neighborhood Tour
08/29/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the beautiful hillside neighborhood near the entrance to Washington Park and Vista Avenue.
Portland Heights & Vista Avenue Tour
08/31/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.
Historic Homes of the Alphabet District Tour
09/03/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a residential portion of one of Portland's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods.
Victorian Irvington Neighborhood Tour
09/07/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.
Sunnyside-Belmont Neighborhood Tour
09/10/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll through this great Southeast neighborhood filled with a fun mix of historic building types and styles.
East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District Tour
09/14/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the "Main Street" of Portland's Central Eastside and learn about the area's rich history and fascinating variety of architecture.
Historic Eastmoreland Neighborhood Tour
09/17/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Stroll along the tree-lined streets of one of Portland's most beautiful residential neighborhoods, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Piedmont Neighborhood Tour
09/21/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this North Portland neighborhood filled with beautiful buildings in a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to the late 1800s.
Buckman Neighborhood Tour
09/24/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $15.00 - AHC Members
- $25.00 - General Public
Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.
Streetcar Irvington Neighborhood Tour
09/28/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.
Historic Old Town Tour
10/01/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the oldest part of downtown, while learning about notable early Portlanders and architects, and see up close the beautiful cast-iron ornamentation that adorns many of the building facades.
Colonial Heights Neighborhood Tour
10/05/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
See a variety of residential architectural styles and learn about some of the early residents in this close-in southeast neighborhood near Ladd's Addition.
Broadway & Mid-Town Tour
10/08/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.
Historic Ladd's Addition Neighborhood Tour
10/15/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th century architecture of this uniquely planned neighborhood.
Portland Heights & Vista Avenue Tour
10/19/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.
Mt Tabor Neighborhood Tour
10/26/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Take a walk through a stunning neighborhood on the west side of Mt. Tabor Park.
Portland Architecture on the World Stage Tour
10/26/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore 70 years of architectural controversy and acclaim in downtown Portland.
Willamette Heights Neighborhood Tour
11/02/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore this beautiful-but-hilly Northwest Portland neighborhood on the edge of Forest Park.
Broadway & Mid-Town Tour
11/16/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Walking Tour
- $25.00 - General Public
- $15.00 - AHC Members
Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.