The Riverside Schoolhouse: This was a project that was just so amazingly fun from start to finish. First, it had been a structure that we had driven by for many years and wondered what would come of this historical schoolhouse that had been “parked” on the side of Territorial Rd in Canby for years. It was built in 1885 and relocated to its resting place in the 1930’s per the historical record.

We were so shocked and yet excited when the buyer reached out to us about lifting the structure and putting it on a foundation after it had spent most of its life on post and beams set on rock. Once we shared our passion for the idea of saving this schoolhouse, we were fast friends. We then felt honored to become part of the restoration and worked with Karen (a local artist) to bring it back to life as a functional studio and home for her. Once it was put on a foundation we installed wide plank fir flooring throughout, added a small kitchen and bathroom with details that fit the schoolhouse. To see it come to life and be brought back into use was a beautiful thing to witness. This was a very fulfilling project for us, historic building restoration is near and dear to our hearts here at RUPP. Working with Karen was a wonderful experience and we made a great team.