Lake Oswego Preservation Society

05/22/2026

On May 30th, learn about the history of this Lake Oswego designated Landmark.

May 30th, 10am please RSVP For all those who have driven down Iron Mountain Blvd. and marvled at the historic structures and bucolic landscape of the Lake Oswego Hunt Club, […]

05/07/2026

✨SAVE the DATE | Sept 13th 2026✨
It's here! Our new poster for the Oswego Lake Architectural Boat Tour! The tour sells out every year and we open up ticketing to our LOPS Members before the general public…
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04/11/2026

JOIN US in May for a Very Special…
Lake Oswego Preservation Month Event…
✨🌳The Making of Mountain Park🌳✨
Celebrating 50 Years as Natures Neighborhood
Presented By: City of Lake Oswego Historic Resources Advisory Board + Mountain Park HOA
Reserve Your Spot, Get Your Tickets Today!!🎟️
Tickets: mtparkhoa.com/event/the-making-of-mountain-park/

03/22/2026

This survey is for the entire metro region including Lake Oswego. Have your say and we won't mind if you mention historic resources.

Metro is bringing people together to create a 50-year vision for the region. Take the Future 50 survey to share what you value about the place you call home and what you hope for the future.

02/26/2026

Demolition halts National Historic listing for 106-Year-Old Oregon School

A state panel said the former Banks Union High School met National Register criteria, but district demolition halted the process.

01/21/2026

It's Squirrel appreciation day! And nobody appreciates them like the people of Longview WA.

Nutty Narrows Bridge, Dedicated to the Safe Passage of Squirrels was built in 1963 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

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01/17/2026

The Tillamook Blimp Hangar is in dire need of funding after a storm ripped a hole in its roof. This enormous wood truss structure once housed multiple blimps.

The Port of Tillamook Bay has offered to sell the historic blimp hangar for just $1 to anyone willing to preserve it, but repair estimates range up to $50 million.

12/16/2025

Despite displaying a date of 1885, this gingerbread house was demolished and eaten.

In order to save a historic building from demolition, remuddling or a sweet tooth it must have some type of protection placed on it.

In Lake Oswego historic properties can be protected in 3 different ways:

1 - listing on the National Register of Historic Places - NPS offers minimal protection from changes or demolition

2 - a Lake Oswego Landmark designation is a higher level of protection requiring review before exterior changes can be made and protects against demolition.

3 - a Historic Conservation Easement through Restore Oregon offers the highest level of protection as the property is monitored annually and there are legal consequences to unapproved changes or demolition.

12/14/2025

New in our gift shop!
We're proud to carry Red Pig Garden Tools!
Locally hand forged, they carry the spirit of our Oregon Iron & Steel heritage as well as the Emogene Waggoner Nature Garden outside the Iron Workers Museum. These beautifully handcrafted tools are hardworking and a joy to use.
https://lakeoswegopreservationsociety.org/shop/

11/16/2025

Last night we had a member event with local author and former urban planner Adrianne Brockman. Adrianne began riding at the LO Hunt Club in the 1930's and she has written extensively on the history of the Lake Oswego Hunt Club. The arena is rumored to be the largest wooden truss arena west of the Mississippi and is on the Lake Oswego Landmarks list. It's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.