Historic Preservation League of Oregon
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The Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to “Preserve, Reuse, and Pass Forward Oregon’s Historic Resources to Ensure Livable, Sustainable Communities." Formed in Eugene, Oregon
, in 1976, the HPLO was officially incorporated in 1977 and relocated to Portland, Oregon
, soon thereafter. In addition to the Board of Directors, the HPLO has several active volunteer committees and a regional and topical Board of Advisors. As of February 2011, Peggy Moretti serves as the organization’s Executive Director. The HPLO maintains a blog a community site for members and friends.
In 2010 the HPLO’s Advocacy Committee released a Special Report on Healthy Historic Districts to conclude its annual Preservation Roundtable. Grounded in research and stakeholder feedback, Healthy Historic Districts examined the challenges and opportunities that face Oregon’s commercial districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places
. In partnership with individuals, organizations, and governmental agencies, the HPLO promotes the advancement of the recommendations made in Healthy Historic Districts and, as of February 2011, is in the planning stages of a 2011 Preservation Roundtable.
As part of the HPLO’s advocacy program, in 2011 the organization unveiled an inaugural Most Endangered Places of Oregon list. Nominations to the Most Endangered Places list were accepted through March 21, 2011, and an announcement of the selected sites happened May 23, 2011, in Portland. The program is based on the successful America's Most Endangered Places
list administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
. In 2011, 10 properties were included on the list.
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
, in 1976, the HPLO was officially incorporated in 1977 and relocated to Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, soon thereafter. In addition to the Board of Directors, the HPLO has several active volunteer committees and a regional and topical Board of Advisors. As of February 2011, Peggy Moretti serves as the organization’s Executive Director. The HPLO maintains a blog a community site for members and friends.
Goals and means
According to the organization’s website, the goals and means of the HPLO are as follows:- Preserve and pass forward endangered historic sites, properties and districts.
- Ensure sufficient economic incentives for historic preservation.
- Ensure appropriate land use policies, development guidelines and preservation standards to address the full spectrum of preservation opportunities.
- Educate and increase awareness of the value of preservation and its essential role in sustainability.
- Advocate at the state and local government level, participate in policy-making.
- Provide effective tools for preservation in the form of conservation easements and actionable information.
- Maintain a consistent presence in the community.
- Include and constructively engage various perspectives from preservation, cultural, development, government, and other sectors.
- Provide services statewide by creating a league of partner organizations across Oregon.
Advocacy and education
Since October 1976, the HPLO has published a quarterly newsletter, Field Notes, made available to members and friends of the organization. Although Field Notes is still direct mailed to members desiring hard copies, an online version is available to all supporters through an email subscription.In 2010 the HPLO’s Advocacy Committee released a Special Report on Healthy Historic Districts to conclude its annual Preservation Roundtable. Grounded in research and stakeholder feedback, Healthy Historic Districts examined the challenges and opportunities that face Oregon’s commercial districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. In partnership with individuals, organizations, and governmental agencies, the HPLO promotes the advancement of the recommendations made in Healthy Historic Districts and, as of February 2011, is in the planning stages of a 2011 Preservation Roundtable.
As part of the HPLO’s advocacy program, in 2011 the organization unveiled an inaugural Most Endangered Places of Oregon list. Nominations to the Most Endangered Places list were accepted through March 21, 2011, and an announcement of the selected sites happened May 23, 2011, in Portland. The program is based on the successful America's Most Endangered Places
America's Most Endangered Places
Each year since 1987, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a list of places they consider the most endangered in America. The number of sites included on the list has varied, with the most recent lists settling on 11...
list administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization that was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities, including the publication of Preservation...
. In 2011, 10 properties were included on the list.