Upcoming Programs

John Storrs (1920–2003) was an iconoclast of the Northwest Regional style of architecture. Known for his creative use of materials as well as his unique designs, Storrs had a remarkable and significant career that included projects such as the Portland Garden Club (1954), Salishan Lodge (1965), and the hyperbolic paraboloid buildings of the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition.

Roscoe Hemenway (1899–1959) was a prolific Oregon architect, practicing in Portland for more than thirty years. Best known for his residential designs, with particular emphasis on the Colonial Revival style, examples of his work can be found throughout Portland, Lake Oswego, and across the state.

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.

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.

The first-ever AHC bicycle tour! Bring lots of water and a snack and enjoy a lazy summer afternoon ride through Southeast Portland’s historic Olmsted landscapes, designed or influenced by America’s premier landscape architecture firm and by their visionary 1903 Portland Parks Plan.

This tour is intended for intermediate skill cyclists, age 18 and over.

The one-and-only Donovan Rypkema returns to Portland, for an evening of inspiration, convincing all that historic preservation is a “can’t miss” economic development strategy for a city that cares about its history. If you are among the many who slept through economics classes, prepare to be awakened by Donovan’s powerful messages that cross party lines and will leave you nodding in agreement!

Sponsored by: Inner City Properties

Every wonder who lived in your house before you? …
or what your house looked like originally? …
and why is there a bathroom on the back porch?
Researching the history of your house can answer those questions and many others you might have, and can even shed light on the development of your neighborhood.