New! The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the American Ranch Style
May 6, 2017 |
From the 1950s through the 1970s, the ranch style became almost ubiquitous as new
housing developments sprung up throughout the American West. In this brand new
presentation, AHC education committee member Jim Varner explores the ranch from
its beginnings as an indigenous housing style, through the World War II era and
beyond, when it became so popular that nearly 75% of new houses constructed in
the 1950s were built in the ranch style. Along the way, Jim will discuss the achievements of architects and builders, such as Cliff May, Joseph Eichler, and Oregon’s own Robert Rummer, as well as major influences on the style.
Jim Varner previously presented an AHC talk on the Prairie Style in 2016.
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Website:
architecturalheritagecenter.z2systems.com/np/clients/architecturalheritagecenter/eventlist.jsp |
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| Location Information |
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Architectural Heritage Center |
701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97214 |
| Website:
www.visitahc.org |
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| Contact Information |
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Nanette Thrush |
| Email:
nanettet@visitahc.org |
| Phone:
503-231-7264 |
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