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- Bickel's original cast-iron storefront was restored.
- Bickel Block's 1880s facade is highly ornate and most of the cast-iron decorations were missing or broken and had to be recast in aluminum.
- Intricate window arches, each was recast in several pieces then welded together. The windows have 3 or 4 different designs with each floor a different pattern and changes in design from one side of the building to the other.
- Bickel before rehabilitation shows the facade.
- As construction begins to remove the block wall, the original cast-iron begins to appear.
- As more of the block is removed the original cast-iron columns are revealed.
- The original 1880s storefront is revealed and work begins to restore the broken and missing cast-iron pieces.
- The highly ornate 80 ft cornice above the cast-iron columns was broken. Over 500 individual pieces of the decorations were removed, patterns taken, molds made and then recast in aluminum and replaced.
- Before rehabilitation, there was no substantial entry into the Bickel Block from Couch Street.
- Now, the entry from Couch Street is welcoming and inviting.
- The interior of the Bickel was deteriorating before rehabilition began in 2007.
- Main entry shows grand stair and lobby area.
- The stylish Bickel lobby now.
- The Duck Shop is open in the storefront just off the Bickel lobby.
- Duck Shop entry is just inside the main Bickel entry on NW Couch Street.
- Built in 1907, this building was neglected and needed upgrading.
- The wood windows on White Stag were salvagable and reconditioned.
- The original 1950s storefront was updated.
- The windows of White Stag reflect its industrial history.
- The upper windows were refurbished or replaced with historically correct styles.
- The upper floors were a blank slate but the historic flavor was retained.
- Upper floors maintain industrial feel.
- Light monitors original to the building were restored to provide abundant natural light to this 5th floor space.
- Upper floor interior
- Light filled spaces were created for University of Oregon's architectural program.
- Original light well between the buildings was deteriorating and unusable.
- Now the light well is an elegant space for tenants and visitors.
- Skidmore Block faces NW First Avenue with the MAX Light Rail running directly in front.
- Storefront facing NW First Avenue was rundown and in need of repair.
- Updated storefront with new paint highlights the cast-iron popular in Portland of the 1880s when the building was constructed.
- Building's craftsmanship shows in this view today from the Burnside Bridge.
- Heavy timber construction was used in the Skidmore Block.
- One of the interior offices in Skidmore shows character with exposed brick and heavy beams.
- Skidmore lobby was in need of updating and restoring.
- Lobby today is light and welcoming for tenants and visitors.
- White Stag Block has ignited development in the Old Town neighborhood bringing new activity and a new tone to the district.
- Fence before rehabilitation
- We updated Fence adding new doors and windows but maintaining the building's industrial feel.
- 2nd floor before
- After photo shows 2nd floor interior with high ceilings and modern finishes.
- Fence before
- 2nd floor after
- 2nd floor before
- Fence 2nd floor after
- Interior before
- Restored interiors
- Interiors maintain building's original industrial feeling.
- Stylish interior shows off clerestory windows and original light monitors.
- Deteriorating windows were replaced
- Historically correct windows replaced the old ones.
- Back of Fence before shows original signage that was maintained
- Landscaped parking lot and back of building shows new windows and doors adding more light and better access for tenants and visitors.
- No longer resembling the grocery store owned and operated by the late George LoPiparo, Sr., for over 50 years, the site has been known over the years by various names, including 15th Avenue Market, Fifteenth Avenue Thriftway and LoPiparo’s Thriftway
- Stylish features highlight historic feel with modern appeal.
- Original 1916 grocery built on the site.
- Update on 6,800 sq ft building started in 2005.
- Commercial spaces at Irvington Corner will have high ceilings and lots of light.
- The transformation cost was about $750,000.
- Large open storefronts include slate-accented patios.
- Facade has detailed pilaster, custoom light fixtures and tweed fabric awnings.
- Each storefront opens onto generous sidewalks and patios perfect gathering place for the neighborhood.
- Stylish interiors cater to the neighborhood.
- Upscale tenant offers wine and cheese.
- Retail wine and cheese shop.
- Nameplate to honor George LoPiparo, Sr., the store owner at the site for more than 50 years.
- Before renovation, the building was used as an antique mall bringing in few visitors.
- After renovation, the building houses a restaurant, bank and professional offices.
- New entry to the 2nd floor offers beautiful finishes and art glass lighting.
- Entry into the retail space was dark and neglected.
- New Porter lobby includes elevator to 2nd floor offices.
- High ceilings and wood beams add to the project's possibilities.
- Interiors have beautiful finishes but maintain industrial feeling of orignal building.
- Porter Glisan offers tenants high ceilings and lots of character
- Tenants have customized their offices.
- Original windows were used as clerestory windows in hallway
- Stylish 2nd floor of Porter Glisan
- Stylish awnings were added to the building's exterior.
- Large windows were installed to bring in lots of natural light to 2nd floor offices.
- Telegram Building after renovation was completed in 2004
- Telegram was built in 1922 to house Portland's Evening Telegram newspaper.
- Original news room in the 1920s.
- The newsroom was abuzz with activity in the 1920s when the Portland Evening Telegram newspaper worked out of the building.
- Original pressroom was in the basement until the paper closed and building was sold in the 1930s.
- Aerial view of the building before renovation.
- Aerial view shows the crane in place as construction begins on the new penthouse floor located behind the clock tower.
- Facade and clock tower work beings to restore the building's original look.
- Rehabiltation included restoring the facade and preserving the original windows.
- Telegram's distinctive look includes its 48 foot clock tower which is neighborhood landmark.
- The clock tower was neglected and clock no longer kept the time.
- Restored clock and tower includes returning the dome to its original copper finish.
- New entry on SW 11th Avenue offers tenants easy access to the upper floors and beautiful finishes.
- Inside before rehab was in need of restoration and updating.
- Telegram two-story lobby and grand staircase to the upper floors.
- In the lobby, translucent art glass was placed in the existing light well panels to allow natural light in and maintain privacy between the Telegram and its neighboring building.
- Side view displays the historic windows that the rehabilitation preserved.
- The building exterior now with SERA Architects leasing the first and second floors.
- Facade was dated and neglected before Venerable started renovation in 1994.
- Renovation started on the exterior and interior in 1994
- The 1909 hotel has Old Town historic feel but offers tenants modern amenities.
- Third floor before renovation was not useable space and needed complete renovation.
- Venerable's renovation of the third floor included keeping the hotel look and a historically correct paint scheme.
- Stairs from the second to third floors was in complete disrepair before renovation.
- Entry stair between 2nd and 3rd floor after renovation
- Welcoming entry to third floor tenants.
- Minnesota's updated facade has original look
- Renovation included exterior facade work
- Historic photo
- The building before renovation.
- The building is part of the revitalization of Old Town/Chinatown
- Portland Development Commission has its headquarters in the building.
- Mill Pond Village development, in Astoria, surrounds a 3.7-acre former log pond and fills the historic 16-acre lumber mill that operated at the site for more than 100 years.
- Aerial photo from 2007 shows how development is progressing.
- The site of Mill Pond Village was heavily contaminated with toxic chemicals.
- The site was declared a Brownfield and became eligible for federal assistance. It took the city and state four years and $1.4 million to get the site ready for redevelopment.
- Railroad line ran along the river and through the lumber mill site.
- Now, a trolley runs on the old rail tracks along the waterfront past the development and into town daily during the summer.
- Quality homes in the development line the Mill Pond and offer views of the Columbia River.
- Housing types at Mill Pond Village are designed to create a seaside village-like, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
- The 86-lot project has a mix of high-density housing with views of the Columbia River.
- Depending on the size and location, the homes at Mill Pond Village are between 1 and 3 stories so views are not blocked.
- Project was designed to maximize views.
- Mill Pond Village offers residents and visitors access to four parks with viewing areas that wrap the pond and overlook the river, a nearby bridge and surrounding hills.
- Mill Pond Village was designed to offer homeowners a diversity of housing options built around parks and open space.
- Narrow streets were designed to add to the community feel but also to help reduce storm water runoff and direct the water into the pond.
- This award-winning project, built in 1991 in Gresham, was designed to fit a 16,000 square foot, two-story brick building onto a former railroad right-of-way.
- Development brought needed commercial services into neighborhood.
- The mixed-use development is pedestrian oriented and located on busy NE Burnside in Gresham.
