Buildings on Wheels: House Moves Presentation

Join Dr. Tanya Lyn March for a captivating look at Portland’s "buildings on wheels."From the triumphant rescues of the Kamm House and Ladd Carriage House to the tragic mid-move calamity of the Ahavath Achim Synagogue, and the failed capital campaign for the restoration of Captain John Brown House, discover the engineering feats and heartbreaks of structural relocation. Explore the evolution of moving technology and gain essential research skills to uncover your own neighborhood's "hidden travelers."

Dr. Tanya Lyn March is a renowned Portland historian and preservationist who holds a PhD in Urban Studies from Portland State University and a Master’s in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. As the founder of Slabtown Tours, she specializes in uncovering Portland’s "hidden histories." An expert in archival research and urban transformation, Dr. March brings a deep, scholarly passion to the stories of the structures that define our city.