McMillan Home (official name): 1930 -1946McAlpine-Stevens Home: 1946-1978Palmer Home: 1978-1988Kerchavel-Sohlstrom Home: 1988-Current The yard in front of our lake house was the true center of our summers, a lively crossroads where friends, boat days and impromptu parties blurred together. On any given afternoon, the grass was dotted with coolers, lawn chairs and discarded … [Read more...] about Memories from Judi Palmer… Owner of the McMillan Home from 1978-1988….
LO Preservation Perspectives
Who knew that Oswego Lake had a Golden Age of Hollywood Connection?
On the north side of the main lake there is a beautiful original French country inspired cream colored home with greenish trim with an amazing story to tell. It is called “Casablanca” which translates to “white house”. The Oswego Lake “Casablanca” Home {Featured in the Oswego Lake Architectural Boat Tour} Local lore says that Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart, who … [Read more...] about Who knew that Oswego Lake had a Golden Age of Hollywood Connection?
HISTORY TOUR OF LAKE OSWEGO HUNT CLUB
May 30th, 10am please RSVP For all those who have driven down Iron Mountain Blvd. and marvled at the historic structures and bucolic landscape of the Lake Oswego Hunt Club, now is your chance to learn more about it. On Saturday May 30, the club is hosting a 2 hour informative tour and open house of the Club's buildings and grounds. Come to learn and experience more about … [Read more...] about HISTORY TOUR OF LAKE OSWEGO HUNT CLUB
Historic Documents Found in Trash
757 “C” Ave.
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.