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University of Oregon John Yeon Center for Architecture and the Landscape
University of Oregon John Yeon Center for Architecture and the Landscape is a museum in Old Town, Portland, Oregon, at 70 NW Couch St. Listed hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, until 4 pm at the latest. A 2-minute walk from Old Town/Chinatown MAX Station.
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A planner, conservationist, historic preservationist, art collector, and urban activist, as well as one of the state’s most gifted architectural designers, Yeon was one of the progenitors of the Northwest Regional Style of architecture and stands among the region’s most influential conservationists. The John Yeon Center is devoted to preserving Yeon’s legacy by inspiring future acts of visionary design and conservation. The Cottrell House , a 1950 home for a large family set on a forested reserve that deeply influenced regional architects working with multi-story residences in the 1960’s. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.
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