It’s “Cooch” not “Cowch”: An Insider’s Guide to Portland Architecture and History
February 19, 2011 |
Few people learn about Portland’s history or its architecture in a formal way. For the majority of new residents, learning is by happenstance. A building that went unnoticed on the morning commute suddenly emerges from the mist with a nickname and its place in the city’s history is revealed. And learning is often by mistake. Have you ever been corrected for mispronouncing the name of a new or unfamiliar street or building?We hope newcomers and old-timers alike will join us for this informative and sometimes whimsical overview of Portland’s architecture and history. Did you know there was a typo on the exterior of Portland’s 1913 Central Library? Was it ever fixed? Other than poking your head out the window, where can you find a weather forecast while downtown? Who’s “Freddie?” What shopping mall was once the largest in the United States? And what is “Big Pink” anyway? The answers to these questions and more will be provided by Portland native Amanda Tillstrom. Amanda has a Master of Arts degree from the Art Institute of Chicago, worked for several years on exhibits at the Oregon Historical Society, and was the guest curator for the AHC’s Artifacts and Archives exhibit in 2010.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested
Sponsored by: Architecture Foundation of Oregon
Time: 10:00 am–11:30 am
Cost: Members: $13; General Public: $18
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Website:
www.visitahc.org/content/upcoming-programs |
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Location Information |
Architectural Heritage Center |
701 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214 |
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Contact Information |
Phone:
503-231-7264 |
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