Albany, Oregon "This Place Matters
Albany has gained quite a reputation as a must see destination for people who love historic buildings. This community boasts over 700 historic homes and commercial buildings, three museums, and two historic churches. At least thirteen classic architecture styles exist in Albany, giving it a reputation as having the most varied collection of historic architecture in the state. Everything from the simplicity of the early federal style to the eclectic and fanciful Queen-Anne style grace the three Nationally Registered historic districts. Albany offers antique shopping in historic downtown, self-guided historic district tours, museums and an old-fashioned farmers market. A variety of tours, theaters, and step-on guide services are also available.
PRESERVATION MONTH ACTIVITIES MAY 2009
MAY 1—MAY 31 Albany Regional Museum Open Monday through Friday, Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Visit the museum to re- discover historic Albany. 136 Lyon S at 2nd, Albany. For more information call 541-967-7122.
The Brass Ring Carousel Art Studio & American Dentzel Carousel Museum Open Monday through Saturday, 12noon. to 4p.m (Museum Tues-Sat), Anyone interested in finding out more about Albany’s Carousel project is welcome to drop by. Carvers and sanders are busy at work creating a “new” vintage carousel. Gustav Dentzel is credited with bringing the carousel to America from Europe. This museum displays carousel pieces created by him and the three generations that followed him from the private collection of the Dentzel family. 503 First W. For more information call 541-928-0911.
Downtown Movie Night—Enjoy a movie in the atmosphere of the restored Pix Theater, one of the finest examples of commercial Queen Anne Architecture in the city of Albany. Open 7 days a week. Pix Theater, 321 2nd Ave. SW, 967-SHOW
FRIDAY MAY 1– May 16"Humble Boy presented by Albany Civic Theater in the Historic Rialto Theater. A gentle comedy about broken vows, failed homes – and the joys of bee-keeping. Filled with humanity and the search for love and acceptance, Humble Boy is by turns sad, wickedly funny and beautiful. 111 W. 1st Ave. PO Box 82, Albany, $ 541-928-4603. www.albanycivic.org..
FRIDAY, MAY 1Upstairs Downtown Historic Tour and Wine Walk: 4-8 p.m. Loft Tour is free. There is a fee for Wine Walk. The trolley will take you to several upper floor renovated spaces and the jail in the basement of the Lund building, as well as the Historic Flinn Block. Stay and enjoy dinner in downtown Albany. Tour is sponsored by the Albany Downtown Association. For info: 541-928-2469.
SATURDAY, MAY 2Old Fashioned Farmers’ Market, 9a.m.– 1p.m. Purchase hand-picked produce, fresh flowers, baked bread, breakfast crepes and more at Albany’s old fashioned farmers’ market. Saturdays. 4th & Ellsworth, City Hall parking lot. www.locallygrown.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 2Linn Genealogical Society presents: "Photo Restoration" 1:00 p.m. by Ian Mowry. Ian will speak to photo repair, long-term photo storage, as well as, photo programs that are available. He will also answer any questions you may have about digital cameras, scanners and printers. Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave in Albany, Oregon, http://www.lgsoregon.org
THURSDAY, MAY 7Historic Monteith District Trolley Tour. Meet at the Monteith House at 6:30 pm. Learn more about Albany’s historic architecture and history. Reservations required; call 541-917-7560 or email anne.catlin@cityofalbany.net. Free.
SATURDAY, MAY 9Landmarks Advisory Commission booth at Farmers’ Market, will provide a window repair demonstration as well as valuable information and resources for historic homeowners. 9a.m.– 1p.m 4th & Ellsworth, City Hall parking lot. Information: Anne Catlin 541-917-7560.
SUNDAY, MAY 10Linn County Historical Society Presents: Willamette Valley Railways by Richard Thompson, Past RR Association board member, author, teacher . 2 p.m., Lakeside Center Mennonite Village, Albany 541-926-4680. Free.
TUESDAY, MAY 12Landmarks Advisory Commission Presents, Greening Your Historic Building, 6:30 pm, Whitespires Church, 510 5th Ave SW. LEED certified architects Paul Falsetto and Trent Jacobs will cover the sustainable aspects of historic buildings, and ways to “green” your building and save energy. call 541-917-7560 or email anne.catlin@cityofalbany.net. Free.
SATURDAY, MAY 16Monteith House Museum Pre-Season Clean-up, 10am to 4pm, 518 2nd Ave SW. As part of Oregon’s Sesquicentennial celebration: Take Care of Oregon Days the Monteith Society will lead volunteers in some clean up and light maintenance of Albany’s oldest home. For info: 541-928-0911.
THURSDAY, MAY 21Guided Walking Tour of Albany's Downtown Commercial District, presented by Monteith Historical Society and Albany Landmarks Commission. 5:30 to 6:30 pm, start at Monteith House, 518 2nd Ave SW. Learn more about Albany’s unique downtown buildings. Free. For info: 541-917-7560.
SATURDAY, MAY 23Boston Mill Society’s Annual Meeting1pm-3pm. The Boston/Thompson flouring mill east of Shedd is one of the oldest operating water-powered mills in Oregon. Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site, 32655 Boston Mill Dr., Shedd, OR 97377 541-491-3611 www.bostonmill.org. Free.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27Historic Preservation Awards Celebration 6:30 pm. Celebrate the best of preservation efforts in the community as homeowners are recognized for their restoration efforts at the City Council meeting at 7:15p.m., Council Chambers, Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin SW, 541-917-7560.
