Country Club District, A Dream Come True The concept of creating Country Club Districts near large cities was spreading across the nation in the 1920s. Why waste precious hours of leisure time commuting to the golf links? George F. Cotterill, former Seattle mayor and a well-respected civil engineer, was hired to design the overall plan of the district. Prized Jersey cows … [Read more...] about Country Club District
Richard Sundeleaf
1932 Forest Hills Acres
Forest Hills Acres, Out of the City, Into the Country When the Ladd Estate Company opened this 100-acre development it was reported, “There are many persons of moderate income who have long desired to own a home of their own, a place where they can have a nice garden, flowers, fruit, and possibly raise some poultry or keep a cow or two.” Cows had already resided in this … [Read more...] about 1932 Forest Hills Acres
1926 Lake View Villas Expansion
Lake View Villas Expansion, Palisades’ and Blue Heron’s Beginnings Helen Smith recalled, “We used to get in a boat and go up Blue Heron Creek and take a lunch. The spring that’s running into the creek is still there, just like it was when we were there, and it’s still fifty-two degrees the year ‘round.” It took an extensive advertising campaign to convince potential buyers … [Read more...] about 1926 Lake View Villas Expansion
1922 Oswego Lake Villas
Oswego Lake Villas, The First East End Lakeside Development The lake was stump-filled and unattractive to all but curious children during the iron era. The realization that the lake held recreational potential was a watershed moment in the town’s history. In the early 1900s the lake’s allure began with fishing. The increasing number of visitors prompted Alexander S. … [Read more...] about 1922 Oswego Lake Villas
Black House 1933
Black House, Circa 1933Location: 1125 Maple St.Architect: Richard SundeleafNational Register of Historic PlacesLake Oswego Landmarks Dr. Walter Black House - 1933 National Register of Historic Places & City of Lake Oswego Landmark Richard Sundeleaf, Architect - Demolition of East Facade for Major Addition Approved by the City of Lake Oswego Development Review … [Read more...] about Black House 1933