Join Docomomo US/Oregon for an immersive exploration of costal Northwest Regional Modernism at Salishan!

This event highlights how Salishan’s architects and developers harmonized midcentury architectural and landscape design, reshaping coastlines, mountain escapes, and coastal leisure. Discover the history behind the lodge’s visionary builder, John Gray, and learn how key Pacific Northwest architects crafted a coastal master plan where “nature is a builder’s best friend."

Event Highlights:

• Presentation & Lecture: Delve into the history, planning, and architectural legacy of Salishan.
• Learn about builder/developer John Gray, along with key architectural contributors including: John Storrs, architect of the main Salishan Lodge complex and early community residences, and Blair and Zaik (Don Blair & Saul Zaik), designers of the innovative 7-unit Longhouse condominium community overlooking Siletz Bay and the ocean dunes.
• Exclusive private home tour of John Gray’s personal coastal residence, designed by celebrated Oregon architect Van Evera Bailey. Experience Bailey's signature midcentury residential details and see how Gray lived within the landscape he helped shape.

Advance registration required.
$35 Docomomo US members / $50 Non-members (join or renew your membership here)

This event is part of Docomomo US Tour Day 2026.