Was 1900 to 1930 truly Portland's "Golden Age of Architecture?"  Judge for yourself as AHC historians and researchers Jim Heuer and Robert Mercer present the work of one of Portland's truly brilliant architects of that period: Joseph Jacobberger. Known today mostly for his timeless designs for St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral and for Catholic churches and schools throughout Oregon, Jacobberger was also a residential architect par excellance.  It is his long overlooked residential designs, both small and grand, that will be presented in this richly illustrated lecture.

Starting with his 1901 designs of Colonial Revival homes for Irvington investors through some of the greatest mansions ever built in the Portland area in the Roaring Twenties, Jacobberger's virtuosity is seen in a huge range of styles from Colonial to Craftsman to Bungalow to English Cottage to Jacobbean.  See how his skills turned standard styles into architectural sculpture, blending form with function -- with his later designs foretelling by 15 years or more the "Northwest Style" later practiced by Pietro Belluschi and others.

This lecture is based on new research by Heuer and Mercer and will include many examples of Jacobberger's work never previously attributed to him.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested, either here at our website or using the form in the newsletter.

Saturday, September 13
10 a.m. – noon

Sunday, September 14
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Members: $13
General Public: $18

Sponsored by:  Olson & Jones Construction Inc. – specializing in residential construction and renovation. 503 244-7467 www.olsonandjones.com