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South Town

1883 South Oswego

July 30, 2020 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

South Oswego, The Second Neighborhood Matthew Patton returned from the California gold rush with $10,000. He purchased part of the Collard Donation Land Claim in South Oswego and began exploring for iron. Patton played a pivotal role in the development of Oswego’s iron industry. He promoted his discovery and wealthy investors took note. By 1865 the Oregon Iron Company was … [Read more...] about 1883 South Oswego

Smith House

July 28, 2020 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

Smith House, Circa 1868Location: 737 Ash Street Materials Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form 1988-1989Historic Resource Survey Form 2015 This house is significant in that it is a well preserved and fine example of the Vernacular building style. It is also important to note that it is the oldest house in the South Town area. In 1922, William and Gertrude Ewing … [Read more...] about Smith House

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