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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability expands documentation of LGBTQ+ historic sites
This summer, the City of Portland's LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project identified and documented 45 sites associated with Portland's queer history. This adds to the list of hundreds of sites already identified by the project in recent years.
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Portland's Juniper House listed on National Register of Historic Places
Former end-of-life care facility Juniper House is recognized as one of the country’s first historic sites designated for HIV and AIDS history.
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Portland's LGBTQ+ history honored by Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project
The project honors and recognizes places of significance to Portland’s queer history. Community members are invited to view an interactive StoryMap and the final project documents to learn more about this important and often erased history. Photo credit: Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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Portland building associated with HIV/AIDS history nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at public hearings in September and October; National Park Service decision expected in early 2025.
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Two Portland landmarks, Erv Lind Field and Crystal Hotel, added to National Register of Historic Places for LGBTQ+ historical significance
Successful listing effort led by Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with support from Commissioner Carmen Rubio and Oregon’s congressional delegation, led by Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Historic Preservation Celebrates Portland’s Places of Pride
The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project will participate in Portland Waterfront Pride Festival, inviting people to share their stories and experiences.
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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.
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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.
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