SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, has awarded 20 grants totaling $300,000 to support historic preservation and archaeology projects across the state.
The funding will help restore historic buildings, improve building façades, and protect Oregon’s cultural and archaeological resources through two grant programs: Diamonds in the Rough and Preserving Oregon.
Seven grants were awarded through the Diamonds in the Rough program, which funds façade improvements designed to restore the historic appearance and character of commercial buildings. Communities receiving façade restoration grants include Hood River, Portland, Stayton, Madras, Oregon City and Weston.
An additional 13 grants were awarded through the Preserving Oregon program, which supports projects involving properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as archaeological initiatives.
Among the funded archaeology projects, the City of Salem received a grant to develop a comprehensive inventory and management plan for cultural resources, with a focus on identifying and protecting historic cultural landscapes.
Historic preservation grants were awarded for projects at 12 properties across Oregon, including:
- Historic Town Hall in Talent
- Train Depot in Grand Ronde
- Santiam Pass Ski Lodge in Linn County
- Egbert Home at Philip Foster Farm in Clackamas County
- First Bank Building in Vale
- Administrative Lodge at the Maxville Townsite in Wallowa County
- Celia’s House in Medford
- Dr. Brentano House in St. Paul
- Petersen Rock Garden Museum Building in Deschutes County
- Barn and Storage Buildings in Springfield
- Thomas Kay Woolen Mill at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem
- EM&M Building in Enterprise
The grants were approved by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, a nine-member panel composed of professionals with expertise in history, architecture, archaeology and related fields. The committee reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and helps guide preservation efforts throughout Oregon.
The Oregon Heritage grant program is intended to preserve the state’s historic landmarks while supporting projects that protect and document Oregon’s cultural heritage for future generations.
Additional information about Oregon Heritage grant programs is available at www.oregonheritage.org. Interested parties may also contact Kuri Gill with Oregon Heritage for more information.
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