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Two Portland buildings with LGBTQ+ historic ties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nominations at two public hearings in January and February; National Park Service decisions expected in the spring.

December 20, 2023 5:00 pm News article

Black and white photo from City Archives showing the exterior of the building now known as the Crystal Hotel.

Landmarks across Portland are embedded with LGBTQ+ history

A selection of historic resources is highlighted to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. The Federal Building (above) at 511 NW Broadway, now the Pacific Northwest College of Arts, was the site of one of ACT UP/Portland’s protests in the late 1980s.

October 9, 2023 3:58 pm News article

Exterior photo of the historic building at 511 NW Broadway.

City of Portland Receives Small Business Administration Grant to Study Opportunities for “Legacy Business” Preservation

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in partnership with other City bureaus and community partners, will research policies and programs to protect historically significant businesses and institutions.

September 22, 2023 5:54 pm News article

Photo of the building where Jake's Famous Crawfish is located. It is a brick 4-story building on the corner of downtown Portland. Jake's restaurant is on the street level.

Portland’s LGBTQ+ historic buildings and sites featured in a zine

BPS’s Historic Resources Program releases a zine focused on buildings and places with historic ties to the LGBTQ+ community.

September 14, 2023 1:57 pm News article

Thumbnail image from the cover page of the new LGBTQ+ Historic Sites project zine.

Parkrose’s Jim Pepper House listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The childhood home of the Kaw/Muscogee Creek jazz artist is Oregon’s first historic site designated for contemporary Indigenous History.

August 2, 2023 4:08 pm News article

Exterior photo of the childhood home of jazz artist Jim Pepper showing the front entryway. The house is colorfully painted with green siding, aqua blue window trim and porch floor, and darker blue porch cover and posts.

Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project

Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

March 22, 2023 2:35 pm News article

Photo of the Centenary Wilbur Methodist Church

Historic Landmarks Commission endorses addition to historic library

Albina Library, a 111-year-old community institution in Northeast Portland, will be updated to meet modern building standards and community needs while honoring historic context.

February 14, 2023 4:00 pm News article

This is a drawing of the front of the Albina Library on Northeast Knott Street and proposed changes.

Influential Native American musician Jim Pepper’s Portland house nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at two hearings in January and February; National Park Service decision expected in the spring.

December 19, 2022 5:00 pm News article

South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Adopted by City Council

The new design guidelines go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

November 21, 2022 5:00 pm News article

Example of new construction near SW Barbur Blvd in the South Portland Historic District.

New Historic District Design Guidelines for South Portland head to City Council

Recommended Draft Design Guidelines are now available for review; Portlanders invited to testify in writing or at a public hearing on Nov. 2.

September 30, 2022 2:30 pm News article

Duplex with two ornate doors in middle and 2-story decorative white residences on the sides with angled windows on main level

Draft design guidelines for the South Portland Historic District are ready for review and comment

Portlanders can read the Proposed Draft of the South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines, then testify to the Historic Landmarks Commission at a July 11 public hearing.

June 6, 2022 5:35 pm News article

New historic resources zoning changes take effect March 1

The Historic Resources Code Project, recently adopted by the City Council, sets new rules for changes to buildings in certain historic areas. Learn more about how these changes may affect development projects.

Updated February 18, 2022 8:15 am News article

A street of renovated red brick warehouse with modern additions.

Portland Awarded Federal Grant to Document LGBTQ+ Historic Sites

National Park Service Underrepresented Community Grant will support identification of historic resources significant to LGBTQ+ communities and their history in Portland.

November 2, 2021 12:50 pm News article

New report offers strategies for reusing Portland’s historic Belgian Blocks

Study outlines opportunities for incorporating stone pavers into accessible public spaces.

September 17, 2021 12:50 pm News article

Three African American Sites Nominated for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places

If approved, the nominations will celebrate and protect important landmarks of Portland’s Black history.

August 18, 2021 11:27 am News article

Portland’s African American Historic Sites Honored by National Park Service

Designation is a significant step in acknowledging and honoring Black communities and history in Portland; increases opportunities for additional resources and funding to preserve and enhance these important cultural structures and institutions.

July 9, 2020 11:49 am News article

Older buildings associated with Portland’s Black experience recognized for their historical significance

Documentation of African American historic resources available for public review; comments on documents welcome until late February 2020.

Updated January 13, 2020 9:01 am News article

Design guideline update coming to the South Portland Historic District

Metro grant will fund needed refresh of Portland’s oldest set of design guidelines.

January 2, 2019 3:05 am News article

Historic resource survey coming to Montavilla

Documentation effort could provide the first update to the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) since 1984

December 10, 2018 5:25 pm News article

BPS commissions report on updating the citywide Historic Resource Inventory

Consultant report provides background and actionable recommendations for updating Portland’s 34-year-old HRI

March 7, 2018 2:04 pm News article

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