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December 12, 2018 Page 15 Harris Photography Obituary 503-730-1156 Your Home Photo Sessions $158.00 2-8x10 & 10-4x6 Cathy Galbraith of the Architectural Heritage Center on Southeast Grand Avenue where she served as the founding Executive Director of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation since 1993. antonioharris.com Black Heritage Advocate Remembered 5010 NE 9th Ave Portland, Or 97211 Phone: 503 284-2989 Catherine Mary Galbraith passed away on Nov. 23, 2018 at Hopewell House hospice from complications following a stroke. During her final days, the many messages from family and friends were shared with her, she was vis- ited by a brother from Pittsburgh, and she was surrounded at her last breath by friends who loved her. Cathy was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Penn. to John and Catherine (Stuparits) Galbraith. She attended St. Augustine High School, Pennsylvania State Uni- versity for her Bachelor of Arts degree in community develop- ment, and did her graduate work in urban planning at Portland State University. She was also certified in nonprofit organization manage- ment and development at the Uni- versity of Washington. As planning director and then director of development services in Oregon City, from 1977 to 1986, Cathy’s responsibilities were broad, but she was especially noted for her work advocating for the importance of historic places, including co-writing the Canemah Historic District nomination, de- veloping the city’s historic pres- ervation program, and planning the End of the Oregon Trail Cen- ter. In 1987, she moved to Seattle to serve as the second executive director of Historic Seattle. Her impactful work there included the successful acquisition, financing, and rehabilitation of eight endan- gered historic properties which created 72 housing units, and starting the annual lecture series. The Belmont/Boylston Historic We specialize in a variety of cuts for men and women, hot towel razor shaves, braiding, hair extension, Shampoo, blow dryer and Platinum fade. Houses project she shepherded resulted in 48 units of affordable housing in Seattle’s first project combining historic preservation tax credits with low-income hous- ing. The effort received the Na- tional Mortgage Bankers Associ- ation Multi-Family Project of the Year, and an Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She returned to Portland in 1993 to serve as the founding Executive Director of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. In addition to ad- ministrative responsibilities, she managed the inventory of the or- ganization’s extensive collection of architectural artifacts, exhibit and program development, and rehabilitation of the historic 1883 West’s Block and its transforma- tion into the Architectural Heri- tage Center. The project received a National Trust Honor Award in 2005. Her nationally-recognized and award-winning leadership in doc- umenting historic places associat- ed with Portland’s African Ameri- can community was encapsulated in Cornerstones of Community – The Buildings of Portland’s Af- rican American History, related exhibits and public presentations, and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, she was the second recipient of the University of Ore- gon’s prestigious George McMath Award in Historic Preservation which recognizes outstanding con- tributions to the field from leaders throughout the state. Cathy retired from the AHC in 2016. Her extensive and passionate volunteer contributions in educa- tion, advocacy, and planning in- cluded leadership roles in many organizations such as the Ore- gon-California Trails Association, Historic Preservation League of Oregon (now Restore Oregon), and innumerable city planning ef- forts such as Portland’s Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area. Her personal advocacy efforts at the national level in 1987 had a direct effect on the National Park Service’s decision to restore Cra- ter Lake Lodge. In 2007, Cathy wed jazz and blues music icon James “Sweet Baby James” Benton and made her home in Scappoose. James passed away in 2016. Cathy was also pre- ceded in death by her parents and her youngest brother Matt. She is survived by her brothers John (Marybeth), Roger (Lynn), sister- in-law Janna Galbraith, as well as nephews Alexander, John, and Joe; nieces Jaycie King (Garrett), Kelsey and Julia; grand-niece Cora and grand-nephews Bryce and Ellis. A public Celebration of Life and private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Architectural Heritage Center’s Cathy Galbraith Fund or a preservation project of your choice. Cathy’s family and friends want to acknowledge and thank the staffs at Emanuel Hospital and Hopewell House for the compas- sionate care they provided. Ar- rangements by Crown Memorial. Stylist Wanted Call Today or Walk in !!! I would like to thank the community for putting their trust in me. If you or someone you know needs a New or Used Vehicle Contact Ken Scott 503-442-5089 (Direct) 55 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 kscott@toyotaofportland.com Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com
