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
Carman House
1979-1984 Holly Orchard
Holly Orchard, From Agriculture to Neighborhoods In the 1860s Otto and Frances Kruse bought acreage and began to farm the area now known as Westlake. The home they built circa 1900 has been demolished and the barn, which was moved from its original location, once stood on the south side of Kruse Way. Planted primarily in cauliflower and cabbage, the area remained mostly … [Read more...] about 1979-1984 Holly Orchard
Carman House
The oldest house in Lake Oswego City of Lake Oswego Landmark Designation List - The Society saved the Carman House from de-listing. On August 4, 2016 the Oregon Supreme Court ruled unanimously in our favor in the case of Lake Oswego Preservation Society v. City of Lake Oswego. It is the first time this high court has heard a preservation issue and set a statewide precedent that … [Read more...] about Carman House
December 2011 Preservation’s Role in Economic Development Letter to the Editor
Fostering current economic development does not require sacrificing our past. Given the community update to the comprehensive plan, we have an opportunity to rethink our approach to historic preservation and recognize the contribution Lake Oswego’s existing historic fabric makes to the local economy and to sustainability. To fully utilize the potential of Lake Oswego’s built … [Read more...] about December 2011 Preservation’s Role in Economic Development Letter to the Editor