Pioneer Courthouse, Portland, OR (Part 1)

US General Services Administration Historic Building Film Series At the Forefront of Adventure and Architecture: Pioneer Courthouse, Portland, OR At the Forefront of Adventure and Architecture: Pioneer Courthouse documents the National Historic Landmark's recent renovation -- including installation of a state-of-the-art base-isolation seismic protection system -- and presents the long history of this exceptional federal building. The 1875 Pioneer Courthouse in Portland, Oregon, is one of the more than 200 legacy properties under GSA's stewardship. The film was created as part of GSA's mitigation for the renovation project, as agreed upon through consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act. The film is also part of GSA's efforts to support the Preserve America initiative encouraging Americans to explore and enjoy our nation's heritage. It was produced for the Center for Historic Buildings, Office of the Chief Architect by the Video and Broadcasting Team, Office of Citizen Services and Communications. DVD copies are available by contacting historic.buildings@gsa.gov. This is part 1. There are 3 movies on this DVD

Old Orange County Courthouse

Designed and built in 1845 by Captain John Berry, the Old Orange County Courthouse is an imposing two-story, Greek Revival temple-form building. It has been described in Hamlins Greek Revival Architecture in America as one of the best of its type anywhere in the country. Its four-column, widely spaced Greek Doric portico, its unusually forceful and well-designed cupola, and its quiet brick walls are almost perfect of their kind. One of the most honored of Hillsboroughs antebellum buildings (listed in the National Register of Historic Places), the courthouse is set on a shady square that is still the site of numerous local festivities. -www.nccourts.org Video provided courtesy of the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill. Visit www.chapelhillpreservation.com for more information.