West Gresham
Albertina Kerr Project Phase II; Louise Renovation Update, March 2015
By admin - Posted on March 1st, 2015
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Artist's concept: Louise Building New Addition, Gresham OR. Click to enlarge.
Phase II; Louise Building Update & Addition, March 2015
A message to our neighbors from Pam Krecklow, Real Estate & Construction Manager, Albertina Kerr:
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Greetings, I apologize that it has been a bit since I have touched base, been just a little busy. Have some great news though. We passed our final inspection (March 6, 2015) on the seismic work on the Louise Building. This work insures the building will be around for generations to come. We now move our focus to getting the old building ready for occupancy and getting the new addition up and running. We have new footings for the new foundation poured and are pouring the new foundation stem walls as I am typing. As always just one step at a time. You no doubt have all noticed the work on the campus grounds, pretty hard not to notice it. But if you have been wondering, yes we are in full swing in regards to getting the new parking lots in place. The big holes in the two pasture areas are actually going to be bio swells. Since we are creating a lot of surface parking area City code requires us to provide areas with which to filter and mitigate storm water runoff and the bio swells do that. Don’t worry they aren’t as big as they appear right this minute, they will get smaller. Just have to remove more dirt than necessary to give the contractors room to work. They will be taking shape here in the next couple of weeks. As for parking I know it is tight right this moment and it is going to get worse before it gets better, but we need to remember it is going to get better. When we are done we will have right at 200 formal parking spaces on Campus, YEAH! But until then it will remain interesting. Parking remains available in front of and in back of the Chapel, in the new Sub acute lot, and around the CI building. With parking being so tight I do need to ask every to be careful as people are walking around campus and also please remember to park courteously. Don’t take up two parking spaces but also please don’t park so close that someone can’t get into or out of their vehicle. Plus we need to make sure that circulation remain open to the Multnomah CI Building. This one is going to take us all to get through, so be ready. As we get the new parking lots up and running we will be shifting parking to the new lots so that the front and back of Chapel lots can get created. As soon as I know when that is happening I will pass it along so we can get the transition to run as smoothly as is possible. In the meantime keep enjoying the weather. If you have any questions, concerns, issues, or etc. please don't hesitate to give me a call. Pam Krecklow |
Neighborhood Connections: March 2015
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Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Sat Feb 21, 2015 Noon-4PM
By admin - Posted on February 1st, 2015
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 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Open to the Public
When: Sat Feb 21, 2015 Noon-4PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Sat Jan 17, 2015 Noon-4PM
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1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Embrace the weather
When: Sat Jan 17, 2015 Noon-4PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
WENA Board Meeting: Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:30PM-8PM |
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
- Feb 23, 2015
- Mar 23, 2015
- Apr 27, 2015
An Evening at the Zimmerman House, A Victorian Christmas: Tues Dec 09, 2014 3PM-8PM
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 Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge |
Celebrate the SeasonWhen: Tue Dec 09, 2013 7-9PM |
If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!
A Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 9th and December 16th from 3pm-8pm.
Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.
Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.
Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.
WENA Board Meeting: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30PM
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30PM |
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
- Dec 22, 2014
- Jan 26, 2015
- Feb 23, 2015
Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Sat Nov 15, 2014 Noon-4PM
By admin - Posted on November 1st, 2014
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1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Thankful Reflections
When: Sat Nov 15, 2014 Noon-4PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
Wilkes East Neighborhood, 2014 Annual Meeting: Mon Nov 17, 2014 7PM
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When: Mon Nov 17, 2014 7PM-9PM |
Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, November 17th at 7:00 PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2014 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!
Guests & Topics
Highlights will include: Brenda Allen, ADA for Gresham; Kelle Landavazo, Gresham Emergency Management Coordinator; Shaunna Sutcliffe, Gresham Residential & Schools Recycling Coordinator; Lee Dayfield, Friend of Nadaka; Election of Officers; Neighborhood News.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.
Albertina Kerr Historic Louise Home to Receive $2.7M Update & Addition
By admin - Posted on November 1st, 2014
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Albertina Kerr's Louise Home addition Artists rendering. Click to enlarge. |
Albertina Kerr's historic Louise Home undergoes its first major renovation in more than 30 years to complete the 10-acre campus overhaul. |
Built in 1925 as a juvenile hospital offering maternity services for dependent girls, the historic Albertina Kerr Louise Home will undergo its first major renovation in more than 30 years.
The 3-story 12,000 sq.ft. Georgian style building is the oldest and most recognizable building on the Albertina Kerr Gresham campus at 722 NE 162nd Ave.
The Louise Home will retain its historic structure and facade and receive a full interior renovation including seismic, structural and ADA building updates. A modern 2-story 4,000 sq.ft. addition between the two wings on the east side of the building will complete the renovation providing much needed space for Albertina Kerr programs and support staff.
While preliminary work has already begun, the planned start for the renovation is December 2014, with project completion scheduled for September 2015.
