About Us

The Oregon Stamp Society was founded in 1916 as the Beaver Stamp Society.  (Oregon is known as the “Beaver State.”) This organization became Branch No. 68 of the American Philatelic Society in 1926. The Beaver Stamp Society was voted out of existence in 1927 when the name was changed to the Oregon Stamp Society.

Our official publication, The Album Page, began publication in 1959 and soon became a monthly journal. The Album Page was established at the time that efforts began to acquire the former Portland fire station #34 for use as a meeting house.

The Oregon Stamp Society acquired Portland fire station #34 from the City of Portland in 1960. It is our permanent home and we are very proud of it. Over the years it has grown to be a center for Stamp Collectors and a Community Resource for a number of other non-profit organizations.

Officers

President.........................................................................................Steve King

Vice President.......................................................................Stephen Brandt

Secretary......................................................................................Dennis Ladd

Treasurer.....................................................................................Eric Hummel

Board Members

Ula Mae Neligh, Charles Matthews and Doug Sponseller.

OSS Administration

Collectors Corner Manager.......................................Charles Matthews

Property Manager............................................................Ula Mae Neligh

Rose City Stamp Fair Manager...............................Charles Matthews

Administrative Assistant...............................................John Blakeman

Album Page Editor...............................................................Dennis Ladd

APS Representative.........................................................Michael Bloom

Vintage photo of the Oregon Stamp Society Building at 4828 NE 33rd Avenue in Portland. This image courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue Archives, circa 1970..

Building Rental Information

Basic rates are: $125 per day for one-time rentals. Plus refundable cleaning and key deposits.

$75 per day under an annual lease (a minimum of at least 5 dates during a calendar year).

No parties: No alcoholic beverage consumption.

If you would like to discuss your possible use of the building please contact our

Property Manager: Ula Mae Neligh at 503-284-4294.

503-284-6770