The historic Carman House, the oldest house in Lake Oswego, is to be donated to the Lake Oswego Preservation Society. The Wilmont family, descendants of the original owners, are partnering with the Lake Oswego Preservation Society to preserve the Carman House and tell the important story of the Carman Family. The Carman House is the only house left in Lake Oswego that … [Read more...] about Historic Carman House to be Donated to LOPS
LO Preservation Perspectives
I See a Red Brick and I Want to Paint it White
There’s something satisfying about paint. It’s a near immediate transformation that turns the old and dingy into something clean and fresh. But you might want to pause and reconsider before painting your brick or stone. When we paint these surfaces we are taking something that is fundamentally low maintenance and making it high maintenance. The Brick Industry … [Read more...] about I See a Red Brick and I Want to Paint it White
Bates House #4
Bates House #4 circa 1954Architect: Wade Hampton Pipes. The house is located at 4101 SW South Shore Blvd. The historic landscaping has been removed from the property and the home is under threat through neglect and the desire of the current owner to split the lot. … [Read more...] about Bates House #4
A Warm Welcome to L.O.
In 1980, my husband accepted a job offer in Portland which meant our family would be leaving Steilacoom, WA, a small, historic town overlooking Puget Sound. We had lived there for 10 years. My husband and I were very involved in “Save Old Steilacoom,” an organization for the preservation of historic homes and businesses being threatened with demolition or loss … [Read more...] about A Warm Welcome to L.O.
This House Matters
The Case For Preserving Our History The beautiful, historic Koehler house at 718 3rd Street in the First Addition is slated to be torn down. Based on conversations with the new owner, who recently purchased the four- bedroom, two-bath, 2859 sq. ft. house for $1,547,650, the plan is to demolish the house and replace it. Because the house has not been listed on … [Read more...] about This House Matters