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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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