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Lisa Marie Morgan

What can Portland learn from Jerusalem?

January 5, 2012 By Lisa Marie Morgan Leave a Comment

Old Jerusalem: City Wall - Built, razed and rebuilt through the centuries, the Old City walls of Jerusalem currently in place were built in 1538 by the Muslim Ottoman Empire. While Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center works diligently to restore and preserve some of Portland’s earliest buildings and neighborhoods, the Pearl District and South Waterfront are on the frontier of Portland’s newest and most innovative building projects.  While those that that adore the curves and detail of the Meier & Frank building on SW 5th Ave.  may [Read more…] about What can Portland learn from Jerusalem?

Filed Under: Design, Historic, Portland, Special Tagged With: Jerusalem, Jewish Virtual Library, limestone, Mason Cooley

Portland’s Oldest Building will be Made New Again

November 22, 2011 By Lisa Marie Morgan Leave a Comment

Hallock & McMillen litho 1857 Kuchel & Dresel UO Libraries collectionIn just a few months time, Portland’s oldest building will be made new again. The Hallock-McMillen Building, located at 237 S.W. Naito Parkway, is currently being restored to its original splendor. John Russell, best known for his work on Pac Tower West [Read more…] about Portland’s Oldest Building will be Made New Again

Filed Under: Historic, News, Portland Tagged With: Hallock, John Russell, Kuchel & Dresel

Galleria finally hits Target

October 29, 2011 By Lisa Marie Morgan Leave a Comment

GalleriaOne of Target’s smallest stores is scheduled to open in one of Portland’s oldest buildings.

After months of discussion and [Read more…] about Galleria finally hits Target

Filed Under: Historic, News, Portland Tagged With: Galleria, Portland, Target

Portland Architecture & Design Festival – A+D:11

September 29, 2011 By Lisa Marie Morgan Leave a Comment

2011 Portland Architecture and Design FestivalPortland (by Lisa Marie Morgan) – Starting September 29th, the city of Portland will spend one month celebrating it’s unique built environment and infamous design community with the 3rd annual Portland Architecture + Design Festival. A+D: 11 will open with [Read more…] about Portland Architecture & Design Festival – A+D:11

Filed Under: News, Portland Tagged With: A+D:11, Architecture, design, Festival, Portland

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