Laurelhurst's History In Colors
When we saw this map, it looked like holiday lights, wrapping paper, tinsel and presents. Look closer. The colors in this map show how Laurelhurst grew over the years. Here's the legend for this map. Brown is 1910 and earlier Dark green is 1911-1913. Dark blue is 1914-1918, the years of the Great War. Light blue is 1919-1924, the start of the Roaring '20s. Red is 1925-1929, the peak years of the Boom. Yellow is 1930-1940, the Great Depression. Pink, light green, p
We're Getting There (On Fundraising)
We're already over 37% of our fundraising goal for the Historic District nomination. Thank you to everyone who has donated, bought "Laurelhurst" caps and shirts and hoodies, and bought tickets to November 3's Standup Comedy Fun-Raiser! If you haven't donated yet, and only if you can, please consider doing so! Laurelhurst matters. Donate at the LNA's website, or send a check payable to “Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association” and delivered to LNA Treasurer, 3734 NE Hassalo St,
A Thank You To Our Sponsors . . .
Our Standup Comedy Fun-Raiser night is just a few days away, on Friday Nov 3. If you haven't gotten your ticket, please do as they are selling fast. Buy tickets at the LNA's website. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. Special thanks to our sponsors. These local businesses care about our neighborhood and about protecting Portland's historic places. Archiform is one of Portland's premier builder-remodeler of historic houses. Sylvanus Estates is one of
Panel Discussion on Historic Districts On Nov 11, And More
Some informative events are coming up at the Architectural Heritage Center. Local And National Register Historic Districts: A Panel Discussion Nov 11, 10:00 am, free admission Historic districts in Portland have been a frequent and at times controversial topic of public conversation in recent months. This panel is an opportunity to examine the many issues surrounding historic districts from different perspectives. Joining the discussion will be Ian Johnson, Oregon State Histo
Consultant Selected, Historic District Work Beginning Soon
Breaking news! The LNA has selected a consultant for our Historic District nomination, and work will begin soon. In May, our neighborhood submitted 1,817 declarations for and against the Historic District. This was the largest number of responses on any neighborhood issue in Laurelhurst’s history. By an overwhelming margin of 83.4% “support” to 13.2% “oppose”, our neighborhood supports Laurelhurst being listed as a Historic District. It is not enough to just say we want a H
Fundraising Progress Report
We're making progress! Our Historic District fund is at 27% of goal! Come laugh, meet neighbors, win great raffle prizes, hear the latest news, and support the fundraising at the November 3 standup comedy night. Tickets are selling fast and space is limited. Follow all the Historic District news at our Facebook page
Residential Infill Project Re-Zoning Rules Unveiled
The “final proposed” Residential Infill Project (RIP) re-zoning rules were unveiled last week. Here’s what we need to know: All of Laurelhurst will be re-zoned, except the “north corner” between NE Sandy and NE Halsey, . Almost every single-family neighborhood beween the Willamette and the I-205 will be re-zoned, as well as a few other areas. See city maps below. The re-zoning will permit a duplex +ADU on every lot, a triplex on every corner, and in some cases an extra “bon
November 3 Laurelhurst Standup Comedy Fundraiser!
Inviting neighbors and friends to the Laurelhurst Standup Comedy Fundraiser for the Historic District! On November 3, 6:00 pm at the Laurelhurst Club, we're going to come together to protect our neighborhood. Featuring Susan Rice, called "Portland's Funniest Person" by the Willamette Weekly, and Art Krug, named by Entertainment Scene as "one of the funniest ever out of the Northwest". These veterans of clean, intelligent stand-up comedy will join Restore Oregon, the LNA, and
Visit The Historic Laurelhurst Table During Greekfest
Come visit the Historic Laurelhurst/LNA table outside the Markham House this weekend during Greekfest! Learn the latest news on the Historic District, buy "Laurelhurst" caps, T-shirts, pins, ornaments, and other fundraising items, and donate to the Historic District effort. We'll be there Friday 10/6 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday 10/7 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 10/8 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Update: we're 20% of the way to our fundraising goal!
