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Life in the Latest LO Landmark

October 30, 2021 by Jack Bookwalter

I have been living in Lake Oswego's newest dedicated landmark, the Bondell House, for two weeks now and am loving every minute. of it (As soon as I FINALLY unpack all the moving boxes I'm sure I will love it even more!). I had been keeping my eyes out for a one story, preferably historic, house ever since a serious traffic accident left me without total mobility. My 3 level … [Read more...] about Life in the Latest LO Landmark

Charmicide

September 18, 2021 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

Charmicide: Moving to an area to live because of its charm, but then demolishing the existing building stock to build something different thus removing the charm that attracted the residents in the first place.  In 2006, “Cottage Living” magazine voted First Addition one of the ten best cottage communities in the country. Fifteen years later we watch as one by one the homes … [Read more...] about Charmicide

Historic Carman House to be Donated to LOPS

July 22, 2021 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

Carman House

The historic Carman House, the oldest house in Lake Oswego, is to be donated to the Lake Oswego Preservation Society. The Wilmont family, descendants of the original owners, are partnering with the Lake Oswego Preservation Society to preserve the Carman House and tell the important story of the Carman Family.  The Carman House is the only house left in Lake Oswego that … [Read more...] about Historic Carman House to be Donated to LOPS

I See a Red Brick and I Want to Paint it White

July 16, 2021 by Denise Bartelt Leave a Comment

There’s something satisfying about paint. It’s a near immediate transformation that turns the old and dingy into something clean and fresh. But you might want to pause and reconsider before painting your brick or stone.  When we paint these surfaces we are taking something that is fundamentally low maintenance and making it high maintenance. The Brick Industry … [Read more...] about I See a Red Brick and I Want to Paint it White

Bates House #4

April 11, 2021 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

Bates House #4 circa 1954Architect: Wade Hampton Pipes. The house is located at 4101 SW South Shore Blvd. The historic landscaping has been removed from the property and the home is under threat through neglect and the desire of the current owner to split the lot. … [Read more...] about Bates House #4

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