Comments on: Kenneth L. Birkemeier 1905-1996 http://alamedahistory.org Connecting Past and Present in Northeast Portland's Historic Homes Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:21:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bob3738z http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-4974 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:44:15 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-4974 Bob H. Says:

Went to your neighborhood and documented seven Birkmeier homes including 3715 and 3725 NE Alberta Ct., 4905, 4921, 4949 and 4955 NE 38th Ave. and 4910 NE 37th Ave. Documented from “historical permits” section of portlandmaps.com. The seven include two permitted by Al Jensen, Ken B.’s partner as noted above.

Bob H.

]]> By: Lauren http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-4950 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:41:20 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-4950 I think there are 5 or 6 of these homes on NE Alberta Ct and NE 38th. How many homes in Portland did he design?

]]> By: K.C.Piccard http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3856 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:30:06 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3856 I was privileged to grow up in two Birkmeier homes in the Alameda District. Quaint and distinctive. The family room in the basement had a rolled brick fireplace, a wet bar and distinctive black and white tiles surrounding a central top hat and cane pattern.

]]> By: Sylvia & Gary Groce http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3806 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:43:25 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3806 We forgot to mention Ken Burkmeier built our house in 1932, English style with a rolled roof. Our address is 829 NE 41st Ave. 97232

]]> By: Sylvia & Gary Groce http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3805 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:38:26 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3805 Our home in Laurelhurst is at 829 NE 41st Ave. 97232. Come by and see Ken Birkmeier’s beautiful craftsmanship.

]]> By: Sylvia & Gary Groce http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3804 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:34:31 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3804 We live in what Ken Birkmeier told us was the first house he built. He stopped by our house in the early 90′s, wanting to show the woman with him, whom we presume to be his second wife, our home. He told us this was the first house that he had ever built (Laurelhurst). He remembers cutting the ornate ceiling beams on a bandsaw in the garage. We of course gave him a tour and he was very happy to see that the house had stood the test of time. We have lived her 25 years now and love this house.

]]> By: Robert http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3595 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:14:38 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3595 Hi,
I learned of Birkmeier today on an architectural tour in Palm Springs, CA and note in the picture caption of he and Al Jensen looking at plans of a Rancho Mirage duplex. Is that Palm Desert, CA, and of so do you have more info on his work or other projects here? Excellent blog, thanks.

]]> By: kenny http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3481 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:27:57 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3481 I am actually Kenny M. Birkemeier, grandson of Kenny L. Birkemeier. I was born 1996 the year of his death so I do not have any memory of him but I happened to look up my family name and I found this amazing article. It told me a lot about my grandfather and my uncle Dan.

]]> By: Holly and Tim Sweeney http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-3078 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:40:14 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-3078 We just received a photo from our neighbor identifying our home as a Birkemeier. It was mistakenly given a NE Fremont address. It is actually 2554 NE 32nd Pl. We love our home and have particular affection for what we now know is an “occular” window! Friends and acquaintances refer to our home as a “fairytale cottage”. Come by and see it.
Thank you for your facsinating study!

]]> By: Portland Real Estate http://alamedahistory.org/the-builders/kenneth-l-kenny-birkemeier-1905-1996/#comment-2689 Sun, 30 May 2010 17:46:42 +0000 http://alamedahistory.org/?page_id=328#comment-2689 While doing some research on historic homes in Portland.. I came across this.. some of the best work I’ve seen on the history of Portland Homes!

Aaron Majors
Broker

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