EducationGregg Olson received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 1975. Following a year of study in England he received a degree in Conservation Studies from the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies in York in 1977.He has taught hands-on restoration classes and seminars and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon. Oregon contractor's license number: 26701 ProjectsGregg's work in historic preservation has been ongoing since 1972. What follows are some highlights of the projects, including each stucture's original date.Watch for this photo link: -Skidmore and Yamhill Districts, Portland, Oregon. Nomination of both Districts to the National Register with Bob Sutton. Oregon State Historic Preservation Office -Kam Wah Chung, 1909, John Day, 1975 restoration, Oregon State Parks
-Monteith House, ca. 1849, Albany, reconstructed sash, newel, doors, interior woodwork, Monteith Historical Society -Birdseye Log House, 1856, Rogue River, prefire restoration, private -Fry House, ca. 1865, Aurora, wooden gutter replacement, chimney and mantel repair, private. -Beekman House, 1875, Jacksonville, dismantling and rebuilding kitchen chimney, Southern Oregon Historical Society. -Benton County Courthouse, 1892, Corvallis, interior molding replacement, Benton County. -Assistant Lightkeeper's House at Heceta Head, 1894, complete exterior restoration
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-Jackson County Courthouse, 1883, Jacksonville, exterior restoration of belvedere, Southern Oregon Historical Society. -Fanno House, 1859, Beaverton, historic joinery: reconstruction of windows, doors and spindles, Tualatin Parks and Recreation District. -Villard Hall, 1885, Eugene, porch restoration, restoration of northeast pavilion, University of Oregon. 
-Keil House, ca. 1875, Aurora, complete exterior restoration of south elevation, private. -First Presbyterian Church, 1881, Jacksonville, exterior restoration, consultation, Church congregation.
-Asa Cate Farm ensemble, ca. 1890, McMinnville, complete barn restoration, house exterior, foundation and sill restoration, private. -David McCully House, 1865, Salem, porch restoration, private. -Fiechter House, ca. 1858, Finley Wildlife Refuge, double fireplace foundation and hearth consolidation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife. -Peters-Wintermeier House, 1871, Eugene, carriage house restoration, private.
-Old Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, 1871, Newport, sash restoration and reproduction, repair of stair railing, Oregon State Parks.
-Manson Barn, 1862, Champoeg, new sill structure, south bent and ridgebeam, all hand-hewn, other members repaired, new siding, Oregon State Parks. -U.S. Customhouse, Astoria, complete reconstruction of 1852 building from historic photograph, City of Astoria.
-Charles Brown House, 1903, Stayton, nomination with Ernst Lau, millwork, research, reconstruction drawings. Santiam Heritage Foundation -Fort Yamhill, 1855-1866, Valley Junction, study by Gregg Olson and Philip Dole to determine Fort history regarding the Officer’s Quarters. Restoration of hewn sill structure. Oregon State Parks. |
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