Welcome to the Architectural Heritage Center

The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource for historic preservation owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. As “home base” for heritage conservation in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the AHC hosts dozens of programs, tours, and exhibits each year which help people appreciate and preserve older and historic buildings, neighborhoods, and traditional commercial areas. The AHC is also steward of one of the largest collections of architectural artifacts in the United States, maintains a research library, and hosts art exhibits which honor the historic and creative legacy of its founders, Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan. The work of the AHC is made possible only through contributions from a community of members who support preservation of our historic building traditions, and the craftsmanship, culture, and environmental sustainability they represent. About 82% of the organization’s budget is given by individuals. The AHC thanks them, and invites you to join or contribute now!

701 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

Museum Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry:   Free to Members        General Public $3.00
Contact Us: 503-231-7264 or info@VisitAHC.org

Education Programs

Special Program!

The Molalla Log House

Possibly the state’s oldest structure, may hold a secret, which would rewrite the first chapter of Oregon’s pioneering history.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015  - 7:00 pm

at the Architectural Heritage Center

Follow this link for more information about this FREE program.

 

A Lecture

Film and Architecture:

Two Shared Worlds

Saturday, February 28, 2015
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Members: $12    General Public: $20

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Save the Date!

2015 Old House Revival Tour

Saturday, April 11, 2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

There's more information about the tour here

To Nominate a Home for the 2015 Old House Revival Tour - Click Here

 

Walking Tours

The 2015 AHC Walking Tour season begins in April.

For information about tour docent training or private group walking tours, please email

info@VisitAHC.org or call 503-231-7264

 

Current History Exhibits

Strength, Utility, and Beauty: Architectural Metal in the Gilded Age
Opening Reception
Friday, February 6, 2015    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public

Logos, Monograms, and Corporate Imagery:

The Fine Ornament of Emblematic Hardware

On exhibit through February 2015



Current Artists Exhibit

Perspectives

A group exhibit featuring AHC members and artists:

Jeanne Schapp (mixed media, painting, and collage), Julie Salamon Greene (encaustic wax and photography), David Greene (photography). Poetry by David Pickering.

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Upcoming Artist Exhibit

 paper.  people.  place.  time.

A solo exhibit by artist, Teri Noesen

Opening Reception February 6, 2015    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public

 Click here for more information