The Reserve (image courtesy Hennebery Eddy)
BY LUKE AREHART
Federal Reserve Building TourPietro Belluschi’s 1949 design incorporates smooth granite and marble surfaces, a futuristic street corner entrance, and an overall International air that makes this building stand-out amongst fellow Portland bank buildings. Unique building features include a shooting range, a currency incinerator, and gun turrets. Offered by DoCoMoMo Oregon. 915 SW Stark Street. 4:30pm Tuesday, July 16, 2013. $10 ($5 for DoCoMoMo members).
Oregon Architects Series - Roscoe Hemenway: A Lecture
Roscoe Hemenway (1899–1959) was a prolific Oregon architect, practicing in Portland for more than thirty years. This program will explore the life and career of Hemenway, from his birth in Cottage Grove to his education at the University of Oregon to his successful practice in Portland. Hemenway designed houses were greatly popular both during his lifetime and following, with his name featured prominently in many real estate listings. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214. 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2013. $18 ($10 for AHC members); pre-registration is strongly suggested at www.visit-ahc.org.
A house by Roscoe Hemenway (image courtesy AHC)
Ecotrust Outdoor Concert Series & Innovation Showcase
The free outdoor concerts bring together top local musical acts and the Innovation Showcase, featuring an exciting group of innovators working in the Pacific Northwest. Described as a farmers market of ideas, the street fair-style exhibition features an inspiring array of nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions who are delivering inventive solutions within conservation and environmentally-responsible enterprise. Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave. 5:30-8:30pm Wednesdays, July 17, 24 and 31. Free.
PDX Living Building Collaborative – On Beauty
Discussion on “Beauty” through the multi-disciplinary lens of the Living Building Collaborative; The talk will explore the various interpretations of “beauty,” as seen through the eyes of an artist, an architect and even an engineer. Followed by a facilitated design session to apply these concepts and ideas. 522 SW 5th Ave. Portland.5:30pm - 7:00pm Thursday, July 18, 2013. For more information visit http://living-future.org/cascadia. Free.
King’s Hill National Register Historic District Walking Tour
Many of Portland’s most notable late 19th and early 20th century architects designed homes in this hilly National Register Historic District. Offered by the Architectural Heritage Center. Be advised that this is fairly strenuous walk.10:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2013. $15 ($10 for AHC members); pre-registration is required at www.visit-ahc.org.
Southeast Portland’s Mt. Tabor Streetcar Line: A Lecture
Founded in the mid 19th century, Portland experienced its major geographic growth from the 1880s to the First World War, a period that coincided with the rapid growth of electric streetcars in the United States. Throughout the east side, streetcar lines served as stimulants to the development of the city’s “bungalow belt” neighborhoods, imparting a unique character upon them. Alexander B. Craghead will share the story of one of these routes, southeast Portland’s “MT” Mount Tabor line. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Avenue. 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, July 23, 2013. $18 ($10 for AHC members); pre-registration is strongly suggested at www.visit-ahc.org.
History of Irvington Walking Tour
The largest National Register Historic District in Portland, Irvington encompasses 583 acres and 2,800 buildings. This tour explores only a small slice of a remarkable neighborhood, including the work of notable architects like Joseph Jacobberger and Ellis Lawrence. Offered by the Architectural Heritage Center. 6:00pm Thursday, July 25. $15 ($10 for AHC members); pre-registration is required at www.visit-ahc.org.
Heritage Home Tour 2013: “Made in Portland”
Visit five fascinating Portland homes that represent the work of distinguished architects and builders from 1874 to 1957 and learn about their history, architecture and craftsmanship. Homes on the self-guided tour include: The Harker Building, The Ralph E. and Ruth Williams Jr. House, The Giesy/Failing House, and The Daniel A. and Cora P. Grout House, 1884 Italianate House. Offered by the Architectural Heritage Center. 10:00am–4:00 pm Saturday, July 27. $40 ($35 for AHC members).
Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Portland’s Historic Pittock Mansion
Guides will lead small groups through areas not ordinarily open to the public in the 1914 home of Henry and Georgiana Pittock during regular tours on upcoming Saturdays. July 27, September 28, and November 9; tour times hourly from 10am-3pm, Reservations and prepayment are required by calling 503-823-3623. $19.
Pittock Mansion (photo by Brian Libby)
Andrew Carnegie, ‘The Gospel of Wealth’ and Portland Libraries: A Lecture
Near the end of the 19th Century, the richest man the world had ever known—Andrew Carnegie—decided to give away most of his wealth while he was still alive. Building free public libraries became one of his first preferred charities. Between 1911 and 1922, seven Carnegie-funded libraries were built in Portland and Gresham, designed by four outstanding architects of the era. Presenter Fred Leeson has been a Bosco-Milligan Foundation board member since 2008. He is a retired Portland journalist and author or co-author of two local history books. 7:00–8:30 pm Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Avenue Portland. $18 ($10 for AHC members); pre-registration is strongly suggested at www.visit-ahc.org.
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