When Buildings Speak

-Features a selection of beautifully illustrated landmarkbuildings that were built during a period of architectural innovationin Oregon (1850–-1940) .-Explores the ways in which historic buildings provide invaluable tieswith our ancestors, our environment, and our personal creativity.-Tells a unique tale about the author’s journey driving throughOregon’s cities and towns, illustrating what she found there, andwriting about the fascinating discoveries she madealong the way.