Honoring the McMenamins

Brothers recognized for transforming historic buildings in Oregon and Washington

Architectural Heritage Center Director Heather Flint Chatto presents an award to Connors McMenamin, who said the company will continue its tradition of restoring old buildings.

Whenever a historic building falls into jeopardy in the Pacific Northwest, we often hear: “Maybe the McMenamins will buy it.”

For 40 years, the company headed by brothers Mike an…