Gladding McBean’s terra cotta adorned early San Francisco “cloud scrapers,” Hollywood movie palaces, and more than 80 Portland buildings. Meier & Frank (now Macy’s), the Journal Building (now the Jackson Tower), Multnomah County Courthouse, the Albina Branch of the County Library system, and the Central Eastside’s Logus Block are just a few of the buildings still standing whose distinctive facades grace our city.

This Architectural Heritage Center program will be held at Elements International and feature a presentation by Pete Pederson, company historian for Gladding McBean.  He’ll speak on the process of manufacturing this “hand-made” material, terra cotta’s use today, and why it has withstood the test of time.  A reception with refreshments will follow. Pre-registration is requested– call 503 231-7264 or www.VisitAHC.org.

Saturday, July 26, 2008  10:00 AM – Noon
Tickets:  $15.00