Architecural Style

757 “C” Ave.

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Lake Oswego is about to lose another of its charming older homes. The English Cottage "Storybook" style home at 757 "C" Ave (corner of "8th") in the First Addition was sold to a developer in March. They have already applied for a demolition permit from the City. Future development plans are unknown at this time, but the house sits on a double lot in the First Addition. It is … [Read more...] about 757 “C” Ave.

Historic Resources Recently on the Market

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There are presently two historic houses for sale and just sold in Lake Oswego that are on the City's Landmark Designation List: The Voss-Brown house at 491 4th St in the First Addition, and the Mathiesen-Worthington house at 885 McVey in the South Oswego neighborhood. The latter property is additionally on the National Register of Historic Places.  If you are reading … [Read more...] about Historic Resources Recently on the Market

Odd Fellows Hall

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Odd Fellows Hall, Circa 1890 Location: 295 Durham Street From Lake Oswego LandmarksThe Odd Fellows Hall holds a significant place in Lake Oswego history as a place of social and public gatherings.  Upon completion, the hall was dedicated with a meeting followed by a dinner and ball. The Odd Fellows Hall exemplifies the Italianate style featuring a prominent … [Read more...] about Odd Fellows Hall

Shepard House

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Shepard House, Circa 1918Location: 1515 Cherry Ln Materials Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form Updated 2014Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form 1988-1989Historic Resource Survey Form 2014 From Lake Oswego Landmarks:The house has many noteworthy character-defining features of the English Cottage style, including its asymmetrical form, steeply pitched, … [Read more...] about Shepard House