The center, which is based in the former St. Dominic's Church in Portland, received $3 million from U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree. The funding will pay for exterior work that should seal up leaks that have already caused interior damage.
Today, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), co-chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, applauded news that three Portland Black History landmarks the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop, and the Golden West Hotel have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), co-chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, applauded news that three Portland Black History landmarks the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop, and the Golden West Hotel have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Congressman makes case for Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop, and the Golden West Hotel’s importance to city history and heritage