HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Corner building regains historic look

Written January 21st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

On my first excursion to downtown Albany after our January ice storm last week, I could not help but notice the progress on the ambitious project to restore a structure that was built nearly a century and a half ago.


Landmarks OK’s three downtown renovations

Written August 7th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Plans to renovate or restore three downtown landmarks — well, two landmarks and one other building — can go ahead now that the Albany Landmarks Commission has given its approval.


 
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