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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">The Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO), the 36-year-old non-profit known for championing the restoration of Crater Lake Lodge, its annual list of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places, and popular Mid-Century Modern Home Tour, announced today that it is changing its name to <B>Restore Oregon</B>. The re-branding is part of a push by the organization to expand its base and save more historic places. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">According to Executive Director, Peggy Moretti, the change was made to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: 6.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">And most importantly, better convey the forward-looking relevance of its work, and address misconceptions that “historic preservation” opposes progress.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">“We were constantly running up against the perception that historic preservation is about freezing things in time. Nothing could be further from the truth!” says executive director, Peggy Moretti. “Restore Oregon is all about livability, sustainability, and economic revitalization on Main Street. We’re about saving great places that are packed full of our history, local materials and craftsmanship, and restoring them for new uses. Rehabilitating existing buildings creates more jobs dollar-for-dollar than new construction and this work is transforming communities.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">The organization’s core programming will not change. However, advocacy efforts to improve Oregon’s financial incentives for historic rehabilitation will ramp up in the months ahead. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">For more information, visit <A href="http://www.restoreoregon.org/"><FONT color=#0000ff>www.RestoreOregon.org</FONT></A> or call 503 243-1923.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt" class=MsoBodyText2><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">About Restore Oregon:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt" class=MsoBodyText2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">Our mission is to <B>Preserve, Reuse, and Pass Forward Oregon’s Historic Places to Ensure Livable, Sustainable Communities.</B> A 501(c)(3)non-profit originally founded in 1977 as the Historic Preservation League of Oregon, Restore Oregon publishes an annual list of <A href="http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/endangered.php"><FONT color=#0000ff>Oregon’s Most Endangered Places</FONT></A>, conducts educational workshops, advocacy, and holds over 40 historic <A href="http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/easementsAbout.php"><FONT color=#0000ff>conservation easements</FONT></A> on properties across the state, protecting them from demolition in perpetuity. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt" class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tw Cen MT','sans-serif'">Operating statewide, Restore Oregon office is headquartered in the historic White Stag Block, 24 NW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. 503 243-1923 <A href="http://www.restoreoregon.org/"><FONT color=#0000ff>www.RestoreOregon.org</FONT></A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">24 NW First Avenue | Portland, OR 97209<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">503 243-1923<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Gill Sans MT">Kuri Gill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Gill Sans MT">Oregon Heritage</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Gill Sans MT">(503) 986-0685</FONT></DIV>
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