12 West building (photo by Brian Libby)
BY BRIAN LIBBY
Walking tour: historic Albina
Once a separate city from Portland, Albina has a lengthy and diverse history – along with some fascinating architecture. This Architectural Heritage Center tour explores old Albina from stories of early proprietors and its development as a railroad town, to its transformation into the heart of Portland's African-American community and the impacts of urban renewal. Tour meets at North Interstate Avenue and Russell Street. 6PM Thursday, July 16. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
Modernism and Beyond: The Architecture of Downtown
Downtown Portland contains an abundance of post-World War II architecture by some of the leading architects and firms of their time, such as Pietro Belluschi and ZGF. This Architectural Heritage Center tour explores the northern portion of the central business district. Attendees will learn about the controversial and the award winners, the architects and firms that designed them, and the issues of the times that led to such dramatic changes to our built environment and skyline. Tour meets at the northeast corner of SW 6th Avenue and Oak Street. 10AM Saturday, July 18. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
Walking tour: Skidmore-Old Town Historic District
Learn about some of the oldest buildings in the city and the people who built them in this Architectural Heritage Center tour of Portland’s only National Historic Landmark District. The area also contains the highest concentration of cast-iron fronted buildings on the west coast and much of that iron was even produced locally. Tour meets at Skidmore Fountain, SW First Avenue and Ankeny Street. 6PM Wednesday, July 22. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
PDX Interior Designer Spotlight
In this continuing bi-monthly series, Portland's interior designers talk with yours truly about their influences, portfolios, and approaches to design. This time around, a trio of principals from Fieldwork Design—including interior designer Tonia Hein, architect Cornell Anderson, and architect Tim Fouch—will discuss the firm's combination of design and custom fabrication. Fieldwork was recently named one of 10 firms to watch by Architectural Digest. The firm has also won five IIDA awards in the last three years, for projects like Keen Footwear, Forge Graphic Works, a West Hills residence, and a branding wall for Nike. Ceilume Ceiling Showroom, 1225 SE Grand Avenue. 6PM Thursday, July 23. Free.
Walking tour: The South Park Blocks
This 11-block downtown area was first platted and donated to the City in 1852, transforming a fire break parcel into the most desirable residential area of its day –complete with schools, playgrounds, stately homes and places of worship. As this Architectural Heritage Center tour will show, the South Park Blocks stand alone as a place of revitalization, refreshment and cultural allure. Tour meets outside the First Congregational Church at 1126 SW Park Avenue. 6PM Wednesday, July 23. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
Walking tour: Alameda
Take a stroll back through time to examine the events, forces and players that shaped this northeast Portland neighborhood. The Architectural Heritage Center tour will trace a portion of the old Broadway Streetcar line as it highlights Alameda’s prolific homebuilders and architectural styles. Tour meets at NE 26th Avenue and Regents Drive. 10AM Saturday, July 25. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
Walking tour: Skidmore/Old Town
Learn about some of the oldest buildings in the city and the people who built them in this Architectural Heritage Center tour of Portland’s only National Historic Landmark District. The area also contains the highest concentration of cast-iron fronted buildings on the west coast and much of that iron was even produced locally. Tour meets at Skidmore Fountain, SW First Avenue and Ankeny Street. 6PM Wednesday, July 29. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
Walking tour: Lair Hill
Named for pioneering Portland lawyer and newspaper editor William Lair Hill, this residential neighborhood is one of Portland’s oldest. Lair Hill contains a fascinating mix of historic homes, along with notable buildings significant for their connections to the city’s early immigrant populations. It’s also a neighborhood that was impacted by urban renewal and freeway development. Tour meets outside Lair Hill Bistro, at 2823 SW First Avenue. 6PM Thursday, July 30. $20 ($12 for AHC members).
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