There’s something special about stepping into a space with a story—whether it’s a converted warehouse, an old church or, in this case, a former city hall and firehouse turned into taproom. I occasionally write about beer for the industry leading beer webmag New School Beer + Cider and this piece I wrote hit home for… Read More pFriem retrofits former Milwaukie city hall into taproom
The Portland Architectural Collaborative—in partnership with the Architectural Heritage Center and in association with the Architectural Foundation of Oregon—is seeking submissions for a fall exhibit, “City of Possibility: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future.” … Read More Call for Submissions: Portland Architectural Models, Past, Present, and Future
A look at some of my favorite buildings in downtown Portland, circa 2013. … Read More Lunch-hour architecture tour of downtown Portland, circa 2013
It’s been rumored for months but the cat’s finally out of the bag: pFriem Family Brewers is coming to downtown Milwaukie in the former city hall. … Read More pFriem opening taproom in historic downtown Milwaukie City Hall
The Fontaine, one of Portland’s rare mid-century towers, has a condo on the market. … Read More The Fontaine, Portland’s cool mid-century tower, has a condo for sale
Meet Nigel Barnes, local neon artist and preservationist. … Read More Oregon Makers: Nigel Barnes, local neon artist + preservationist
The 1883 Ladd Carriage House is up for sale. … Read More Portland’s Ladd Carriage House for sale (again)
Originally known as the Hazelwood building, designed and built by architect A.E. Doyle in 1923, the Leftbank building has a fascinating history. … Read More Portland’s jazz past meets a makeover: The Leftbank Building renovation
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