Events

Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.

See a variety of residential architectural styles and learn about some of the early residents in this close-in southeast neighborhood near Ladd's Addition.

Explore the "Main Street" of Portland's Central Eastside and learn about the area's rich history and fascinating variety of architecture.

Walking tour of the South Portland Urban Renewal Area and the Halprin Open Space Sequence blocks.

Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.

Explore the early commercial and residential areas of this once independent city.

Stroll through this great Southeast neighborhood filled with a fun mix of historic building types and styles.

Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.

Walking tour of the South Portland Urban Renewal Area and the Halprin Open Space Sequence blocks.

Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.

Take a walk through a stunning neighborhood on the west side of Mt. Tabor Park.

Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.

Learn about the history and culture of this district while viewing masterworks from some of the city's most notable 19th and 20th century architects.

Explore this former industrial area that has been transformed into one of Portland's most popular commercial and residential neighborhoods.

The bridges of "Bridge City" constitute a vital part of Portland's identity. This tour explores their history, construction techniques and the role the Willamette River bridges played in the growth and development of the city as a whole. All of Portland’s Willamette River bridges will be discussed on the tour tough not all of them will be visible along the tour route of approximately 1.5 miles.
Tour guided by John Doyle

Explore this mid-century suburban style development near Reed College.

Walking tour of the South Portland Urban Renewal Area and the Halprin Open Space Sequence blocks.

Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.

NW Portland has lived many lives transitioning from open farmland to dense neighborhood, from millionaires row to skid row. This tour explores these transitions through the construction and development of a wide variety of properties all of which have house multiple families over the decades whether the were intended to do so or not. The tour includes one of the richest arrays of architectural styles to be found in the city.

Tour guided by John Doyle

Take a walk with the honorable mayor of Oregon City and explore the historic downtown.  On this walk you’ll see views of the Willamette River from the City Elevator and the beautiful arch bridge. Sturdy shoes and sun protection strongly suggested.

Learn about Portland's New Chinatown, Japantown, and a wealth of historic architecture including the landmark Union Station.

Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.

Explore one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, situated on the edge of downtown.

Take a stroll through this grand residential neighborhood and learn how it was heavily impacted by nearby development.

Stroll through Portland's oldest cemetery and find a few surprises. Learn the history of some of the persons laid to rest.
Tour being given by John Doyle

Explore this gem of a residential neighborhood tucked in between Sellwood, Milwaukie, and the Waverley Country Club.

Explore the landmarks and lesser-known architectural gems in the center of downtown.

Learn about the history and culture of this district while viewing masterworks from some of the city's most notable 19th and 20th century architects.

Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.

Explore this beautiful-but-hilly Northwest Portland neighborhood on the edge of Forest Park.

Stroll through Portland's Oldest Suburb and experience a variety of architecture styles constructed over the last 150 years from a long time resident and architectural Historian.

Stroll through the beautiful trees in some of the city's oldest parkland, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all while learning about the rich architectural heritage of the neighborhood.

Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.

Explore the famous park and windy streets of one of the city's most architecturally interesting residential neighborhoods.
Tour guided by John Doyle

Founded in 1882, River View is one of the West Coast's premier examples of the 19th century cultural phenomenon know as the rural or garden cemetery. River View is also home to a veritable who's who of illustruious 19th and 20th Portlanders. Gorgeous views, the tombs of the great and the humble, and buildings by A.E. Doyle and Pietro Belluschi await River View's visitors. This tour covers hilly, turf terrain. Sensible shoes are recommended.
Tour guided by John Doyle

Explore this gem of a residential neighborhood tucked in between Sellwood, Milwaukie, and the Waverley Country Club.