Historic Places

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

Laidlaw House

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Laidlaw House, Circa 1930Location: 16906 Cherry Crest Drive Materials Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form 1988-1989Historic Resource Survey Form 2014 From Lake Oswego Landmarks:Dr. Laidlaw died shortly after the house was built. Fred Salway, an attorney and law librarian at the Multnomah County law Library purchased the house.  Salway’s daughter, Elizabeth Ryan … [Read more...] about Laidlaw House