October 28, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

Roseburg Public Library and the City of Roseburg’s Community Development Department are hosting “The Art of Historic Preservation” from Smithsonian Associates at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 10th.

A city release said public historian Ken Turino traces the history of the preservation movement in America, including the foundational work of William Sumner Appleton and the often-overlooked role of women. He explores how the field has evolved to have a more inclusive vision of what deserves protection, including diners, workers’ housing and Main Street storefronts. Turino also delves into why we save some places and let others go, as well as how much change a historic building can endure while remaining itself.

Following the recorded presentation, Community Development Department staff will discuss the community’s historic districts, how the city approaches historic preservation and the role of the Historic Resource Review Commission.

The free event will be at the Roseburg Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

For more information, contact Roseburg Public Library staff at 541-492-7050 or library@roseburgor.gov.

To learn more about Smithsonian Associates, visit www.smithsonianassociates.org.