<p>Greetings from The Oregon Encyclopedia.</p><p>Please see the attached press release from the Oregon Encyclopedia (The OE), an on-line resource of Oregon history and culture. In partnership with McMenamins, The OE continues its History Night series with a look back at the people and events that have shaped our communities. Special guests and historical images are a part of every event.</p>
<p>“Oregon’s Versatile Stylist: The Architectural Legacy of John V. Bennes”<br>Presented by Larry Landis<br>Monday, August 6, 2012<br>7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:00 pm<br>McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan Street, Portland<br>
Free and open to the public</p><p> Did you know that John V. Bennes was one of Portland’s most prolific architect from 1906 to <br>1941? Bennes and his firm not only designed famous Portland landmarks such as the Hollywood<br>
Theater, but also created hotels, movie theaters, warehouses, and other commercial buildings<br>in a variety of styles, throughout Oregon including Baker City, Astoria, Ashland, La Grande,<br>Monmouth, Prineville, Coos Bay, and Corvallis. At the August Oregon Encyclopedia History<br>
Night at the Mission, Larry Landis will showcase the rich architectural legacy that John V. Bennes<br>created and will share new information about some of his design projects. </p><p>See the attached press releases for more details. For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org">www.oregonencyclopedia.org</a>.<br clear="all">
<br>-- <br></p><div>Tania Hyatt-Evenson</div><div>Community Relations and Outreach Coordinator</div><div>The Oregon Encyclopedia</div><div>503.725.3990</div><div><a href="mailto:pdx05508@pdx.edu" target="_blank">pdx05508@pdx.edu</a></div>
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