Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome, Astoria OR 97103
For immediate release
Contact: Lenore Morrisson (503) 338-2473

National Preservation Month Lecture

The Lower Columbia Preservation Society (LCPS) will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with a lecture by one of the foremost preservation architects of Portland, William J. Hawkins, III. Hawkins will speak on his book, “Classic Houses of Portland, Oregon 1850-1950.” His compelling lecture will focus on how Portland both lost and saved some of its best residential architecture.

Portland retains hundreds of classic homes varying in style from the Greek Revival to the regional Northwest Style. Each structure contains a rich history. Hawkins will bring to life stories of original owners, architects and distinctive architectural details associated with the buildings. He will also reveal national and international stylistic details, trends and tastes present at the time of their construction.

Hawkins’ lecture is particularly relevant for the Lower Columbia region. Many historic houses have been lost to natural disaster and demolition. Those which remain take on a new importance, exhibiting design values and construction qualities rarely found in modern houses.
The free lecture, a part of Clatsop Community College’s Arts & Ideas series, will be held at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. in Astoria.

The Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “preserve, protect and promote the historic architecture in the Lower Columbia Region.” Membership is open to everyone. For more information call (503) 325-8511 or visit www.lcpsweb.org