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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif"'>Be the first to learn what’s on the HPLO’s list of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places for 2013 at our annual benefit luncheon.  Find out how our 2012 list fared (let’s just say we’re batting a very respectable .800) and we have two special announcements to advance the preservation movement in Oregon.  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif"'>Our special guest speaker this year will be Barbara Sidway.  Barbara is the chairwoman of the National Main Street Center, a Trustee of the National Trust of Historic Preservation, owner and savior of the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, and an original champion of Oregon’s Special Assessment program.  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-style:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-style:normal'>This year’s Most Endangered Places represent a cross-section of historic resources from across the state, from the elegant to the industrial, urban to rural.  Each is irreplaceable.  Nominated by citizens from around the state, each property will receive assistance from the HPLO to address immediate threats and develop strategies for long term viability. They will also be able to apply for a seed grant of $2500 to kick-start rehabilitation efforts.  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-style:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif"'>Advance tickets are required and may be purchased on the HPLO website <a href="http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/endangered.php">http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/endangered.php</a> or by calling 503 243-1923.  All proceeds support our work for the Most Endangered Places.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Oregon’s Most Endangered Places – 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Announcement & Benefit Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Thursday, May 30th @ noon (check-in 11:45am)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>University Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>1225 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Advance tickets required<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>$45 public/$35 HPLO members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.HistoricPreservationLeague.org">www.HistoricPreservationLeague.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>503 243-1923<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.versatilewoodproducts.com/">Versatile Wood Products</a>, <a href="http://www.restoringhistory.com/">Restoring History</a>, <a href="http://www.bremik.com/">Bremik Construction</a>, <a href="http://www.oregonhomemagazine.com/home">Oregon Home</a>, <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/">Rejuvenation</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:16.8pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><b>About the HPLO:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>The mission of the Historic Preservation League of Oregon is to </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Preserve, Reuse, and Pass Forward Oregon’s Historic Resources to Ensure Livable, Sustainable Communities.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>A 501(c)(3)non-profit founded in 1977, the HPLO hosts the <b>Preservation Roundtable</b>, provides <b>education</b> programs, <b>advocacy</b>, and holds over 40 <b>historic conservation easements</b> on properties across the state, protecting them in perpetuity.  </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Operating statewide, the HPLO office is located in the historic White Stag Block, 24 NW First Avenue, Portland, OR  97209.  503 243-1923  <a href="http://www.HistoricPreservationLeague.org">www.HistoricPreservationLeague.org</a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif"'>Peggy Moretti<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";color:#215868'><a href="http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/"><span style='color:#215868'>Historic Preservation League of Oregon</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";color:#215868'>Preserve, Reuse, and Pass Forward Oregon’s Historic Resources to Ensure Livable, Sustainable Communities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>24 NW First Avenue | Portland, OR  97209<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"'>503 243-1923<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.facebook.com/HPLOregon?ref=hl"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=144 height=44 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01CE2A36.940BB980" alt=Facebook></span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>