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HPLO Resource Directory

A directory of local, national and international preservation resources.

• HPLO Business Members
• Government Agencies & Commissions
• Publications & Websites

• Museums
• Organizations
• Preservation FAQs

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
• Portland City Historic Resources & Landmarks Listings – from the Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability
• Portland Development Commission – Urban renewal agency for Portland

PUBLICATIONS & WEBSITES

• Cultural Heritage Charters and Standards - A review of the principal UNESCO and ICOMOS charters and standards for the preservation of cultural heritage by J.K. Gillon.
• Cultural Heritage Search Engine - international preservation and conservation database
• Historic Windows - an HPLO reference article
• Old House Journal - the online version of the classic old homeowner publication
• PreservatonDirectory.com – a comprehensive national directory of preservation resources and historic real estate
• Preservation Books – catalog of publications offered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• HistoricPreservation.com - historic preservation marketplace
• Preservenet - resources compiled by Cornell University

MUSEUMS

• Architectural Heritage Center/Bosco-Milligan Foundation – education programs and exhibits on historic preservation in the greater Portland area
• The Gordon House at the Oregon Garden – Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building - open to the public, Silverton, OR
• Oregon Historical Society & Research Library – preserving and interpreting Oregon's past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways.
• Pittock Mansion – exhibits and events celebrating Portland history and culture, Portland, OR

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
• Architecture Foundation of Oregon – advocates the enhancement of our built environment, the livability of our communities, and preservation of our rich architectural heritage
• 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 Sites

PRESERVATION FAQs

• National Register FAQs
• Historic Windows - an HPLO reference article