HPLO Resource Directory
A directory of local, national and international preservation resources.
BUSINESSES
HPLO Business Members
- Arcalus Period Design
- Period design consulting services for homeowners, designers and old-house professionals,
1870 to 1970. Draw ideas and inspiration from the Arcalus Research Archive of over 2,000
original books and trade catalogs. Contact: Bo Sullivan, (503) 467-4135
- Arciform LLC
- design-build company specializing in the restoration and remodel of historic and vintage structures,
ranging from Victorian through Mid-Century Modern - (503) 493-7344 or restore@arciform.com
- Craftsman Design and Renovation
- Has a passion for renovating and restoring older Portland homes and creating new spaces that have old-home character.
- (503) 239-6200
- Don Martin Property Maintenance &
General Contractors LLC
- General contractors experienced in complete building restorations, historic building rehabilitation, reconstruction and
adaptive re-use. (503) 642-3587
- Euro Plastering & Stucco
- Euro Plastering & Stucco has a combined experience of over 100 years.(503)652-8054, europlastering@aol.com
- Geiser Grand Hotel
- A national historic landmark offering beautiful rooms, fine dining and meeting facilities. Sunset Magazine says "the finest
hotel between Salt Lake and Seattle." (888) 434-7374
- Hammer and Hand
- Remodels of all types including historic, new construction, handyman services.(503) 232-2447
- Hand 2 Mouse
- Graphic design for web, print & presentations, plus production in HTML/CSS, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, and more.
(503) 957-6763
- Heritage Research Associates
- Indow Windows
- Making custom interior thermal window inserts that press into the inside of your existing window frames, giving
you double-pane window performance at a fraction of the cost. (503) 284-2260
- Neil Kelly
- For over 60 years, we’ve been building a reputation for award-winning designs, outstanding craftsmanship, uncommonly
good service, and consistently satisfied clients.(866)691-2719
- New Traditional Architecture - We look to architectural precedent
for inspiration in all of the work, and are guided by traditional architectural principles in style, ornament and authentic
detail. (503) 222-3522
- Peter Meijer Architect, PC - Technical Consulting: Historic
building envelope analysis, material testing. Historic Consulting: National register nominations, federal & local
tax credit applications.(503) 517-0283
- Restoring History -Period restorations, kitchens,
bathrooms, colors, furnishings and more.(503) 452-7772
- Roman Design
- Residential design and consulting (503) 998-6095
- SERA Architects
- Architecture, Interiors, Urban Design + Planning, Specialty Consulting. (503) 445-7372
- SWCA
Environmental Consultants- Section 106 and Section 110 environmental compliance reviews, national register
evaluations and nominations, rehabilitation tax credit applications, historic property surveys and architectural
history. (503) 224-0333
- Other Preservation Contractors & Consultants
– businesses on file with the State Historic Preservation Office (contractors, designers, suppliers)
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & COMMISSIONS
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation –promotes the preservation,
enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources; advises the President and Congress on national historic
preservation policy
- Heritage Documentation Programs – administers Historic American
Buildings Survey for the Federal Government, and Historic American Engineering Record, Historic American Landscapes Survey,
and Cultural Resources Geographic Information Systems
- National Center for Preservation Technology and Training - a
research division of the National Park Service using technology to serve the future of America's heritage through applied
research and professional training
- National Register of Historic
Places – Oregon – listing of buildings on the Register
- Oregon Heritage Commission – educates,
promotes, and coordinates heritage initiatives of public and private organizations; holds bi-annual Heritage Conference;
administers grant program.
- Oregon Historic Preservation
Commissions – listing of Certified Local Governments (CLGs) and local historic landmarks/resources commissions
- Oregon State Archives – Oregon
Historical County Record Guide, Historical Records Index and Provisional and Territorial Records Guide
- Oregon State Historic Preservation Office – Information
on National Register of Historic Places nominations, Oregon Special Assessment program, and other heritage programs
- Portland City Archives – Records
generated by the City of Portland, including material that supports research on the City, such as Polk Directories
(1863 to 1986), early souvenir books, and books about Portland history
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Portland City Historic Resources & Landmarks Listings – from the Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability
- Portland Development Commission – Urban renewal agency for Portland
PUBLICATIONS & WEBSITES
MUSEUMS
ORGANIZATIONS
- African American Heritage Preservation Foundation – a not for profit
organization dedicated to the preservation of African American history and historical sites
- Adventures in Preservation - offering volunteer
vacation opportunities
- AIA Portland – A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
- AIA Southwest Washington – A Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects
- Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation – dedicated to the
preservation and conservation of historic landscapes in all their variety, from formal gardens and public parks to rural
expanses
- Architectural Heritage Center/Bosco-Milligan
Foundation – education programs and exhibits on historic preservation in the greater Portland area
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Architecture Foundation of Oregon – advocates the enhancement of our built environment, the livability of our communities,
and preservation of our rich architectural heritage
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The Arts & Crafts Society – an online "home" for the present-day Arts
& Crafts Movement community
- Association for Preservation Technology – dedicated to promoting the best
technology for conserving historic structures and their settings
- Atomic Age Alliance - preserving and celebrating mid-century modern
- Coast Ghost Paranormal Research Society - Developing a better
understanding of the realities we cannot see but can experience and helping to preserve history and our heritage through
investigation and documentation.
- Columbia-Pacific Preservation - with a focus on
skilled craftspeople, their mission is to collaboratively establish the Columbia-Pacific region as a center of excellence for
historic preservation.
- Cultural Advocacy Coalition – A non-partisan advocacy group Working
to increase public investment in the arts, heritage and humanities across Oregon
- Historical Societies & Museums – a list of
local organizations and regional museums in Oregon (pdf)
- Historic Seattle – dedicated to architectural preservation
- Lake Oswego Preservation Society - non-profit group that provides advocacy and education about Lake Oswego’s historic places
- League of Historic American Theatres – promotes the rescue,
rehabilitation and sustainable operation of historic theatres throughout North America
- Liberty Theater – non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the historic Liberty Theater complex, located on the northern coast of Oregon.
- Lower Columbia Preservation Society - their mission is to preserve, protect and promote the historic architecture in the Lower Columbia region.
- Mid-Century Modern League (MCML) – preservation of Portland's Modern architectural marvels through public education
- National Trust for Historic Preservation – national organization provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize
our communities
- Northwest Woodworking Studio – a school dedicated to teaching the art and the craft of woodworking
- Preservation Action – a nonprofit national grassroots lobby for historic preservation
- Preservation Idaho – preserving Idaho’s historic and cultural resources through education and advocacy
- Recent Past Preservation Network –preservation education and advocacy of the modern (last 50 years) built environment
- Society for Commercial Archaeology – devoted to the buildings,
artifacts, structures, signs, and symbols of the 20th-century commercial landscape
- Society of Architectural Historians – promotes the study and preservation
of the built environment worldwide
- Washington Trust for Historic Preservation –safeguarding Washington’s
historic places through advocacy, education, collaboration and stewardship
- UNESCO World Heritage - information about UNESCO World Heritage
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