City of Tualatin·
Historic Resource Technical Study
and Inventory
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PARTICIPANTS
Tualatin city council
steven stolze, Mayor
Katharine Forrest
William Gleason
Richard Hager
Kathryn Lawrence
Arne Nyberg
Lou ogden
Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Debi Hager, Chairperson
John Bowles
Douglas Hookland
Michael Manaton
Elizabeth O'Brien
Bonnie Peterson
Wendell stephenson
Tualatin Planning Advisory Committee
craig McClanahan, Chairman
Grant Chaput
Scott Engle
James Falconer
C.G. Gales
Ken Gotlib
Gary Lynk
Scott Morrill
Richard·Zabel
staff
stephen A. Rhodes, City Manager
James F. Jacks, Planning Director
Michael A. McKillip, City Engineer
Janet Young, Economic Development Director
Mark pilliod, city Attorney
Douglas R. RUx, Associate Planner
Joan Batten, Planning Department Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Purpose . . .
Methodology • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPl'ER 2 -
CHAPTER J -
CHAPTER 4 -
HISTORIC CONTEXT • •• ••• •
Background . . . • . • . . . . •
Spatial Boundaries . . • . . • . . . . .
Topographic and Natural Feature
Characteristics . • • • . . . .
Native Americans • . . • . . . . . . • •
Euro-American Migration •.•..
Transportation • • . • . • . . • • .
Commerce • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • •
Industry • • • • .• •. .•.•
.Culture • • • . •. . •..•
Government • • . • • . • • • • • . .
Significant Individuals and Families
Proposed Plan Policies • . • • •
HISTORIC RESOURCE SIGNIFICANCE • • • • • •
Background . • • • . • . • • • •
Methodology • • • • .
Location • • • • . • • • • •
Quantity • • • • • • . • • • •
Quality • • • • • • • • • • • •
Evaluation criteria and Historic
Determination criteria • • • •• .
Significant Historic Resources . • • • •
Proposed Plan Policies • • • . . • • . •
CONFLICTING USE ANALYSIS • • • • • • • • •
Background • • • • • • • • • • • • .
Applicable Plan Policies • . • . • • • •
Existing Planning District Standards
Planned Public/private Improvements •
Property Resource Condition • • • . • • •
Other Factors • • • •. .••.• • .
Proposed Plan Policies • • • • . • . • •
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LIST OF GRAPHS
GRAPH #1
GRAPH #2
GRAPH #3
GRAPH #4
RESOURCES BY HISTORIC PERIODS
1850-1899 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RESOURCES BY HISTORIC PERIODS
1900-1940 . . . . . . . . . .
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ARCHITECTURAL STYLES 1850-1940
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ALTERATIONS BY ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
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GRAPH #6
GRAPH #7
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GRAPH #9
SECONDARY STYLES
% RESOURCES POOR, FAIR, GOOD
CONDITION • • . . • • • • • .
RESOURCE CONDITION BY HISTORIC
PERIOD • • • • . • • • • .
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES BY HISTORIC
PERIOD 1850-1899 . . • • • •
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES BY HISTORIC
PERIOD 1900-1940 • • • • • .
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GRAPH #10 - SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES BY ARCHITECTURAL
STYLE • . . . . . . • . • • • . . . . . 37
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CHAPTER 5 - ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ENERGY ANALYSIS . . . • . • . . . . • . 57
Background • • . • . . . • . . . . . • . 57
Low Density Residential Planning
District (RL) • . . • • . . . . 57
Proposed Plan Policies . • . . • • . 71
MUltifamily Residential Planning
Districts (RML, RMH, RH/HR) •• • . 72
Proposed Plan Policies . . . • . 79
Commercial Planning Districts (CO, CC). • 79
Proposed Plan Policies . • • • • . . 94
Manufacturing Planning District (MG) .. 94
Proposed Plan Policies . . . . . . . 103
CHAPl'ER 6 -
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
CONCLUSION
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C. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE REPORTS -
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES
D. HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSED LAND VALUES AND
EXISTING USE, 1990
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ILLUSTRATIONS
STATEWIDE GOAL FIVE MODEL
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TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TABLE 3
TABLE 4
LIST OF TABLES
WASHINGTON COUNTY POPULATION
CITY OF TUALATIN POPULATION
HISTORIC RESOURCE & PLANNING DISTRICT
CONFLICT • • . . . . . • . . • . . • .
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE CONDITION
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LIST OF MAPS
MAP #1 HISTORIC PROGRAM STUDY AREA: 1992
MAP #2 HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY: 1992
MAP #3 HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY BY AGE: 1992
MAP #4 HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY 1992:
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES WITHIN THE CITY
MAP #5 HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY 1992:
SIGNIFICANT SITES BY AGE WITHIN THE CITY
MAP #6 HISTORIC PROPERTY INVENTORY 1992:
SIGNIFICANT SITES BY ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
WITHIN THE CITY
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
In 1973 the Oregon state Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 100
establishing the state's first statewide comprehensive planning
process. This bill required each city and county within the state
to develop comprehensive plans which complied with statewide
planning goals and implementing ordinances. In December 1974 the
first fourteen of the State's planning goals were adopted. In
December 1975 Goal 15 was adopted and Goals 16-19 in December 1976.
statewide Planning Goal 5 was established to deal with Open Spaces,
Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources. This Goal was
amended in February 1988 (Land Conservation and Development
Commission 1990:2).
Goal 5 was established "to conserve open space and protect natural
and scenic resources." Historic Areas are defined as "lands with
sites, structures and objects .that have local, regional, statewide
or national historical significance." Programs to implement Goal 5
are to "promote healthy and visually attractive environments in
harmony with the natural landscape character. The location,
quality and quantity of the following resources shall be
inventoried: i. historic areas, sites, structures and objects"
(Land Conservation and Development Commission 1990:6-7).
To implement Goal 5, Oregon Administrative Rules were adopted in
1981 by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. These
rules are contained in Chapter 660, Division 16, Land conservation
and Development Commission. These rules were first adopted on June
29, 1981.
The statewide Planning Goals, specifically Goal 5, made it clear
that historic resources were an important aspect in the development
of a community's comprehensive plan. For Tualatin it was even more
important due the rapid growth it would see from 1970 to 1990. In
this 20-year time period the City would grow from a population of
922 to 15,013 (Center for Population Research. and Census 1993).
This growth placed tremendous pressure on removal of historic
resources to make way for new residential, commercial and
industrial development. Many older buildings were lost during this
time period before being evaluated. Elements which identified the
community's environment were lost even though the City had
inventoried and adopted provisions for protecting historic
resources.
The City of Tualatin's first venture into identifying historic
resources came in 1975 with development of tlle Tualatin Central
Urban Renewal Plan (City of Tualatin 1975). As part of that
document a building inventory was conducted and seven structures
were determined to have historical significance. The criteria for
determining these structures as historically significant were not
identified in the working draft documents or the adopted urban
renewal plan. Furthermore, no inventory data were compiled to
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ascertain the architectural elements or historical background which
would serve as the basis for an evaluation.
In January of 1978 the "City of Tualatin Comprehensive Plan Phase 1
Technical Memoranda" were compiled and presented to the City
(Ragland 1978). This document was the background information for
the formation of the comprehensive plan required by SB 100. The
Technical Memoranda briefly addressed the issue of historic
resources with a limited synopsis of the development history of the
community and reiterating the Urban Renewal Plan citation to the
seven historic structures. Again there was no supporting
documentation as to architectural merit, historical background or
evaluation criteria. The report did address the issue that
additional research needed to be conducted on the history of
Tualatin and the identification of resources'outside of the urban
renewal boundaries. In 1979 the Tualatin City council adopted the
comprehensive plan to comply with state planning requirements (City
of Tualatin 1979). In 1981 the Land Conservation and Development
Commission acknowledged the City~s plan and compliance with Goal 5
(Land Conservation and Development commission 1981).
Purpose
Though the City of Tualatin has existing identified historic
resources as noted in the Community Plan, and had been acknowledged
by the Land Conservation and Development Commission, it has
inadequately addressed the history of the community, the location,
quantity and quality of historic resources, and the importance
these resources have on the environment of the community.
Furthermore, the Comprehensive Plan does not adequately incorporate
plan policies to preserve significant resources. The intent of
this study is to compile the first historical context and historic
resource inventory for the City of Tualatin on a citywide basis,
determine which resources have historical significance, and
recommend appropriate plan policies for the preservation of the
significant resources.
Methodglggy
Illustration 1 outlines a model developed to review potential
historic resources within the community. This model incorporates
various elements or requirements from the state Historic
Preservation Office, Oregon Administrative Rules, Goal 5 and pUblic
participation.
The study begins with a historic context of the development of the
community from Native American occupation in the 1700's up to 1940.
This history will detail the importance of transportation corridors
from establishment of the community in the early 1850's to the
importance played by the automobile. This will assist in
establishing the spatial configuration of development, and link the
current concern over the loss of substantial resources over time.
The historic context will also identify the influence of local
government and significant individuals within the community which
assisted in shaping the environment which· exists today.
Chapter 2 of the study is an inventory and analysis of the
location, quantity and quality of remaining potential historic
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resources within the community. This chapter identifies all
structures with a pre-1941 construction date and provides a
detailed analysis of the architectural styles and history based on
a set of evaluation criteria. This establishes the significant
historic resources. within the City limits.
Chapters 4 and 5 address conflicting uses and the effects of the
economic, social, environmental and energy consequences of
preserving the significant resource sites. Specific plan policies
based on this evaluation are recommended for preservation of the
resources.
Chapter 6 addresses the conclusions of the study and lists all
proposed plan policies for preservation of historic resources for
inclusion in the Tualatin community Plan.
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Illustration 1: STATEWIDE GOAL 5 MODEL
as it pertains to Historic Resources
Notify Public of Historic
Research Program
Prepare Historic Context
Statement
Conduct Cultural
Resources Inventory
Analyze Significance
(location, quantity, quality,
specific criteria)
Conduct community
workshop
Design local k3-0 Resource determined k§}AV Include on Plan Inventory as a special category.process to significant BE Adopt Plan policy to address resource site and
recognize Goal 5 process in future, state time frame.
"noteworthy" '"------eV...E-S-l-=====:-.....resources if
applicable
Determine Conflicting Uses - Examine:
1. Applicable Plans & Policies
2. Existing Zoning/Planning Districts
3. Planned Public/Private Improvements
4. Property/Resource Condition
5. Other factors
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Potentia,l conflicts with~
preserving resource I V
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Design
program
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Notify
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Amend Plan to indicatf
inventory & program ttl I
implement Goal 5
Prepare analysis of economic, social,
environmental & energy (ESEE)
consequences of allowing conflicting uses
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Conduct community
workshop
Develop
Plan
policies to
balance
protection
with
allowing
conflicting
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Values of allowing ~
conflicting uses out':Neigh NO
. values of protecting
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Values of preserving~
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Develop Plan
policies to
preserve resource
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Develop Plan
policies to not
p~otect resource
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SHPO: State Historic Preservation Office
DLCD: Dept. of Land Conservation & Development
Notify Amend Plan to indicate
DLCD,~ inventory & program to
SHPO implement Goal 5
CHAPTER 2
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Background
To understand the importance and location of historic resources
within the community one needs to be aware of past development
patterns, significant events and individuals which influenced the
environment. This chapter details the community's growth using
historic themes and chronology from the state Historic Preservation
Office. The broad theme categories include Native Americans, Euro-
American migration, transportation, commerce, industry, cUlture,
government, and significant individuals and families. These theme
categories will be used to assist in determining resources which
have historic significance in the community.
The study area includes all the land within the incorporated limits
of the City of Tualatin as well as land within the Urban Growth
Boundary. The entire area totals 5,369 acres. The chronological
period extends from Native American occupation from the early
1700'S to 1855 and the Euro-American settlement from the 1840's to
1940. The 1940 cutoff date corresponds with the 50 year criterion
established by the National Park Service for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Places at the time this research
project was commenced.
Spatial Boundaries
The City of Tualatin is situated in the northwest portion of the
state of Oregon in Washington county. The study area includes all
lands within the corporate boundaries at the time of initiation of
this project in 1990 and the lands within the urban growth boundary
for which the City of Tualatin has planning responsibility as
authorized by the City of Tualatin - Clackamas County Urban Growth
Management Agreement, 1992, and Washington County Urban Planning
Area Agreement, 1988. The City of Tualatin in 1992 is part of the
Portland Metropolitan area: it is located in the southwest quadrant
of the region. The City is bounded by the cities of Tigard, King
.city, Durham, Lake Oswego and Rivergrove to the north: Washington
county and City of Sherwood to the west: Washington and Clackamas
Counties to the south: and Clackamas County to the east.
The study area is defined by the Tualatin River and its generalized
west/east orientation in the north, Cipole Road to the west,
Norwood Road and I-205 to the south and I-5 and Saum Creek to the
east. Map #1 identifies the study area.
Tppggraphjc and Natyral Featyre Characteristigs
The study area is a combination of drainages and uplands within the
Tualatin River sub-basin of the Willamette River Drainage. The
Tualatin River is the primary natural feature and is identified by
its incised channel and flood plain terraces. The river derives
its name from the Tualatin Indians and m~ans "lazy or sluggish"
(Gates 1959:59: Moore 1976:57). A unnamed drainage flows from
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124th Avenue westward into the Cipole onion flats. From the south
and then eastward flows Hedges Creek through wooded uplands down
into lowlands identified as wetlands. Near the downtown area
springs feed Nyberg Creek which flows eastward to the Tualatin
River. Saum Creek flows adjacent to 1-205 and generally northward
to the Tualatin River. The creek drainages are classified as
wetland areas.
Natjve Amerjcans
The earliest inhabitants of the Tualatin area were Native Americans
known as the Kalapuyans. At the time of Euro-American settlement
only a few small bands remained in their native home land. The
Kalapuyans were identified to have been broken into three distinct
dialect groups known as the Tualatin-Yamhill, Yoncalla and Calapuya
(Berreman 1937:21). These three major groups were further divided
into territorial bands known to have consisted of 7-9 groups
(Frachtenberg 1913: Berreman 1937: Jacobs 1945). The Tualatin area
was inhabited by a linguistic group referred to as the Atfalati,
Fallatahs, TU'alati, Tualatin or Wapato Lake Indians which were
part of the Tualatin-Yamhill major dialect group (Berreman 1937;
Jacobs 1945; Swanton 1952, Mackey 1974). The Tualatins home land
ranged from Lafayette to the Tualatin Mountains and Willamette
River to base of the coast range. The Tualatin Indians were
separated from the Yamhill group by the north fork of the Yamhill
River (Benson 1976; Loy 1976). It is assumed there were 23
Tualatin Indian villages along the stretches of the Tualatin River
from the Willamette to the upper reaches of the Tualatin Plains,
but the exact number is unknown (Barry·1927).
Hi"story indicates the majority of the villages were located around
Wapato Lake (Gaston area) at the base of the coast range located
west of the current community of Tualatin. One site may have been
located in the Tualatin area known as Chakeipi (Brunaer and Robbins
1976; Zenk 1976:142-45; Freed 1980). This site is said to have
been located approximately 10 miles west of the confluence of' the
Tualatin and Willamette Rivers, which would have placed the village
aiong the Tualatin River between the present alignments of
Interstate-5 and Pacific Highway 99W. Confirmation of the
existence of this site has never been established according to the
various histories on the Tualatins, but sites have been identified
by local residents where Indian artifacts have been located along
this stretch of the Tualatin River.
The demise of the Tualatins has been attributed to their contact
with Euro-Americans. Between 1782 and 1783 a smallpox epidemic
decimated the Indian popUlation by 50% (Mackey 1974:21) from an
estimated popUlation of 3,000 in 1780 (Benson 1976). This was
followed in 1830-1833 by a malaria or viral influenza epidemic
further reducing the popUlation by 75% (Mackey 1974:21; Taylor and
Hoglin 1962). By the time settlement began to occur in the
Willamette Valley only small bands of Tualatins remained. These
small bands were further displaced by the white settlers who began
staking claims on the most fertile bottom lands adjacent to the
Tualatin River. It is surmised the bands were finally pushed back
to their primary village site around Wap~to Lake in the late
1840'S. In 1851 the Tualatins, estimated at sixty-five in number
(Benson 1976), negotiated with Oregon Superintendent of Indian
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affairs, Anson Dart, to establish a reservation around Wapato Lake.
The treaty was never ratified and the Tualatins did not receive the
clothing and tools which were promised by the united states
government (Ruby and Brown 1986:6). In 1854 and 1855 the remaining
bands were resettled onto the Grande Ronde Reservation west of
Salem in the coast range mountains (Mackey 1974:143). By 1910,
forty-four known Tualatins who spoke the native tongue were known
to be alive.
The Tualatins were known to inhabit areas which provided abundant
food supplies, such as fish along the Tualatin and Willamette
Rivers, deer and elk in the woodland, and camas roots located in
meadows. In the winter extended family groups would settle in
villages along the major river tributaries where game was abundant.
During summer months the village would disperse into small bands
throughout the Tualatin Plains.
There have been a number of cultural studies conducted in the
Tualatin area concerning Native American sites for publicly funded
projects. The studies have sensitive information which is not
readily accessible under the Freedom Of Information Act from the
State Historic Preservation Office. Other public agencies do have
copies of the information, but because of the sensitivity of the
sites and the possible detrimental impacts from looting which could
occur in diVUlging the locations, it is prudent to say that the
historical accounts of Tualatin Indians occupying sites in the
study area have been documented and confirmed. None of the
investigated sites has established that a permanent Village was
located in the area. Instead the record indicates dispersement of
artifacts consistent with the seasonal occupation patterns of this
group of Native Americans.
Reports which contain information on early native settlements in
the Tualatin study Area are contained in the following documents:
The Archeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Lower
Tualatin Sewer Project, Washington County, oregon (Brunaer and
Robbins 1976)
Letter to Patrick. R. McDougal (Follansbee 1977)
Tualatin Channel Improvement study (Freed 1980)
Tualatin Channel Improvement StUdy, stage III (Freed 1981)
Report on the aroheological survey of the S.W. 89th-Pacific
Highway (Tualatin) Section, S.W. Nyberg Road, Washington
County (Pettigrew 1981)
Further Cultural Resource Investigations for the Tualatin
River Channel Improvement Projects (Beckham and Toepel 1983)
Trip Report, Hedges Creek Regional permit, City of Tualatin,
Oregon (Fagan 1987)
A Cultural Resource Survey of the Tualatin-Sherwood/Edy Road
project (Scott 1987)
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A Cultural Resource Inventory of the Tualatin Wetlands
Protection District (Jenkins and Soper 1988)
Archeological Investigations at Two Sites within The Tualatin-
Sherwood/Edy Road Project Corridor, Washington County, Oregon
(Scott 1987)
Archeological Testing of the Horse Oak Site (35WN19),
washington County, Oregon (Ellis and Fagan 1990)
Eyrg-Aroerican Migrat·jQn
The first settlers in the lower Tualatin Valley were fur trappers
from the Hudson's Bay Company and the American Fur Company. The
upper Tualatin Valley was one of the first areas to be settled by
Euro-American immigrants. Two of those earliest immigrants were
Joseph Meek and Robert Newell. Migration was slow in the Tualatin
Valley until 1843 when the first big migration occurred to the
Oregon Territory. Between 1843 and 1860 some 53,000 individuals
were said to have crossed the Oregon Trial to begin new lives in
the Oregon Territory.
Settlers to the Tualatin Valley staked claims to the prime lands
along the river upon their arrival and began to branch out along
the minor tributary channels. In 1843 the Twality District was
established and became one of the first four districts in the
Oregon Territory and established the first civil government in the
Oregon Territory (Bryson and Levine 1989-90:431, Loy 1976). The
area which presently makes up Tualatin -was part of the Twality
District. During this time period there are no references to
settlement in the Tualatin study area.
At the time of establishment of the Twality District conflict
between the united States and England was occurring over who had
jurisdiction of the territory. In 1845 the provisional government
was established and jurisdictional authority clarified. The term
"district" was dropped in 1845 and after the dispute was settled
the area was renamed Twality County. By 1849 the county had been
renamed Washington County in remembrance of George Washington (Loy
1976). In spite of all of this activity in the 1840's, settlement
in the Tualatin area still had not started.
By 1850 the u.s. Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act, which
accelerated migration to the study area. Land was still available
and many claims were established in the early 1850's. This
settlement was due in large part to prior settlement farther up the
Tualatin Valley and settlement along the Willamette River. The
earliest settler to Tualatin is thought to have been Z.J. Brown in
the late 1840's or early 1850's. No exact date has been confirmed.
Based on a map produced in 1854 a significant number of donation
land claims, homesteads and military patents had been established
in the Tualatin study area. Those early settlers included the
following individuals or entities: Levi Anderson, Simon P.
Arnspiger, Issac Ball, Caleb Barns, Wm. J. Barr, Phineas A. Bates,
Henry Beavert, Z.J. Brown, Edward Byrom, Erwin cummins, Francis M.
Dean, Samuel Galbreath, Oliver Goodall, Hilari Guthi, John E. ,
Hedges, James Lindsay, James Lewis Luster, Henley McKenzie, Francis
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McKinney, Aaron Meier, Ferdinand Reinke, Wm. H. Robbins, Nelson
Roberts, Henry Saxton, Daniel S. Sebastian, Elizabeth Shaver, F.M.
Shaver, Samuel Steil, John Sweek, John A. Taylor and David Wall.
Additional claims were made as school indemnity lands and lands for
the Oregon and California Railroad (Bureau of Land Management
n.d.a.). Many of these men and their families played an important
part in the development of Tualatin. Presently, only the Issac
Ball, James Luster, Ed Byrom, John Sweek and dismantled John E.
Hedges houses remain from the initial settlers.
Approximately 8,884 acres of land were claimed by settlers in the
study area and immediate surroundings. About 7,124 acres were in
donation land claims, and 1,040 acres were in homestead lands
(Manaton 1993). School Indemnity lands were established by the
u.S. Congress in 1859 to supply adequate lands for educational
purposes, and the Oregon and California Railroad grants were used
as a mechanism to fund development of the line.
With arrival of the settlers the area began to transform. In 1855
Tualatin was known as "Bridgeport" by the settlers due·to the
crossing of the Tualatin River. This name would remain with the
community for another 33 years before it became known as Tualatin
(Manaton 1993; Moore 1976).
From 1854 forward, growth of Tualatin continued and some early
settlers sold their claims to new arrivals from the east. The
ethnic makeup of the area was diverse, with peoples from Europe and
the east coast of the United States. Some examples are Ed Byrom
from England, Issac Ball from Illinois,· Erwin Cummins from New
York, John Hedges from Virginia and John A. Taylor from New York.
This ethnic diversity would continue on as the community grew. The
second generation of arrivals came from Kansas, virginia, Indiana,
Russia, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
By 1910 the ethnic makeup included Japanese, Greek, Chinese and
Russian-born Germans.
Census data for Washington county indicates that growth was
continual in the stUdy area from the time of the first settlements.
Indian popUlations were not included in the population counts until
1890, and the original Twality County would reduce in size, skewing
the figures between 1850 and 1860. Table 1 indicates Washington
County popUlation growth.
with the continued growth Tualatin eventually was incorporated in
1913 and had its first census count in 1920. Table 2 indicates the
community's popUlation growth. Review of census information
indicates that due to the small size of the community in 1920 to
1940, detailed ethnic information is not available.
Transpgrtatign
Military/Territorial/other Roads
The earliest access routes through the Tualatin study area were
established by the Atfalati (Tualatin) Indians. History indicates
that a trail oriented east-west became one of the routes for early
settlers to the area then known as Bridgeport. The route was
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TABLE 1
WASHINGTON COUNTY POPULATION
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TABLE 2
CITY OF TUALATIN POPULATION
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Source: US Census 1920-1950
also referred to as the military road for access to the Grande
Ronde Indian Reservation west of the coast range (Martinazzi 1990).
coining the route as a military road is somewhat inconsistent with
the history of military roads in Oregon. only four true military
access routes were established by the U.S. Congress: The Dalles
Military Wagon Road, Willamette Valley and Cascade Military Wagon
Road, Oregon Central Military Road, and Roseburg and Coos Bay
Military Wagon Road (Loy 1976). None of the routes were in the
Tualatin area. Thus, the reference to a military road may have
been misrepresented in previous historical accounts. The route
identified as the old Indian trail is now known as Avery Street.
On the 1852 Surveyor General's map of the area two roads are
identified (Bureau of Land Management n.d.a.). One is the
Lafayette to Oregon City Road which crossed at Brown's Ferry, and
the other is a spur road which crosses t~e southern part of the
Tualatin area and rises up through the hills on the south side of
the river. There is no identification of the French Prairie to
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Portland road on this map, which was so important in the early
establishment of the Bridgeport (Tualatin) settlement from 1850 to
1855, though the road is referred to in the various histories of
the area. The early routes are said to have been virtually
impassable due to dirt and mud. By 1856 the north-south route was
open through Tualatin for travel from portland to Salem (Oregon
Historical Quarterly 1940).
Due to the impassible nature of the early roads, travel was slow
and dust choked during the summer and clogged with mud during
winter (Gates 1959:56). This made travel slow and limited to 8-10
miles by wagon a day. This was to change over time as road
surfaces were improved and more people settled in the Bridgeport
area (Gates 1959:56). The Boones Ferry Road improvement began with
A1phonzo Boone assisted by John Sweek. The Boone Family operated
Boones Ferry across the Wi1lamette River south of the Bridgeport
settlement. The Road was improved from the dirt surface to
corduroy (logs) in 1869 (Moore 1976:54). In latter years the
corduroy roads would be replaced by gravel and eventually to a
asphaltic surface.
John A. Taylor also was instrumental in constructing roads in the
area. The road which passed through his donation land claim
stretched from Portland to Yamhill County. Through the, lowlands
which separated his claim and the Smockville (Sherwood) settlement,
Taylor assisted in constructing a plank road for passage. Taylor
was also instrumental in establishing the Highway 212 road now
known as Tualatin Road. When he sold land to Henry Saxton and.
James Smith he reserved the right of access to Galbreath Ferry to
the east (Moore 1976:57: Beach 1990).
There were several other important early roads in the area
including Robbins Road east of Bridgeport (Tualatin) and the road
to Smockville. By the early 1900's the roads were being improved
with a gravel surface. Boones Ferry Road was one such route which
obtained the gravel from the Nyberg quarry (Tualatin Historical
Society 1988). A 1937 street surface map produced by the State of
Oregon indicates most of the streets in the commercial core area of
Tualatin area were either asphalt or gravel (Oregon State Highway
Department 1937).
The importance of the roads on the development of the st~dy area is
that they provided greater access to neighboring properties along
with setting the tone for the location of residences in the area.
As determined from the early donation land claims and the present
street network in the community the earliest homes were within
close proximity to the main traveled routes.
Perries
with the coming of the settlers to the Tualatin Plains, fording the
Tualatin River became an important issue. Due to the steep banks
and incised channel, crossing points were selected based on the
ability to cross shallow shoal areas (Gates 1959:57). Adjacent to
these shallow waters ferries were established to provided crossings
during winter high water flows. Between .1850-1855 a ferry crossing
of the Tualatin River in approximately the location of the present
community was identified (Bowen 1979:13). This is supported by a
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1852 Surveyor General's map which identifies a ferry on the Z.J.
Brown Donation Land Claim. The ferry crossing was just to the east
of the Tualatin River's crossing of the Willamette Meridian and on
the Lafayette to Oregon City Road. Little information is available
on the Z. (Zinnias) J. Brown Ferry as to duration of ferry
operation or the style of ferry. Historic accounts indicate a
shoal was present at the location providing fording opportunities
(Moore 1976:54).
The Z.J. Brown Ferry was replaced by the Galbreath Ferry circa 1855
at approximately the location of the current Boones Ferry Bridge.
This crossing is attributed to the early naming of the settlement
as Bridgeport. There are references that the Brown Ferry and
Galbreath Ferry were one and the same. This does not seem likely
to have been the case. Approximately one mile separates the
location of the two ferry crossings, and each has been associated
with the respective donation land claim by which the ferries are
named. The Galbreath Ferry is noted in the record to be a hand
operated, flat bottom boat; it stopped operating in 1867 when the
Galbreath Bridge was constructed (Moore 1976:54, Tualatin
Historical society 1990).
A third ferry was operated in the study area by John A. Taylor up
river on the old territorial road route from Yamhill County to
Portland. The hand operated, flat bottom ferry was constructed in
1858 and operated as a toll bridge supplying revenue for Taylor and
his family. The ferry stopped operating across the Tualatin River
in 1893 when replaced by a covered bridge (Moore 1976:57, Tualatin
Historical Society 1990).
Bridges
In 1867 the first bridge was constructed over the Tualatin River by
Marcellus Daily and his brother-in-law Erastus Savage. The bridge
is reportedly the first across the river and replaced the Galbreath
Ferry which provided the Tualatin River crossing on the road
between French Prairie and Portland (Gates 1959:57; Kelly 1976:4;
Moore 1976:54). The structure was designed with a Rhumpback" to
allow steamboat traffic to pass underneath the bridge (Tualatin
Historical society 1990) and covered to extend the life of the
bridge. The b~idge was later replaced with a concrete span by the
State of Oregon.
upstream from the Galbreath Bridge a second bridge was constructed
at Taylor's Ferry in 1893 by Marcellus Daily (Moore 1976:57,
Tualatin Historical Society 1990). The design of the bridge is not
known. Due to the incised channel at this location the bridge
likely did not exhibit the same humpback design of the Galbreath
Bridge. The Taylor's Ferry Bridge is said to have cost $1,119.35
to construct (Tualatin Historical Society 1990).
In 1918 the Taylor's Ferry Bridge was replaced by a one span, eight
panel, 144' Howe truss covered bridge constructed by the State of
Oregon. The bridge was constructed with a pitched roof, wood
siding, and seven light windows on each side; the approaches were
constructed with laminated wood oovered with asphalt and wood rails
(Tualatin Historical Society 1990).
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There were several other bridges constructed on the Tualatin River
which later had influence on the steamboat lines. These bridges
were located both upstream and downstream from the Tualatin area.
The bridges include wiess Bridge, Fields Bridge (1923 & 25),
Athey/Shipley Bridge, Schamberg Bridge (1897), Scholls Ferry Bridge
(1870 & 1893), Harris Bridge, Rood Bridge, Minter Bridge (1898),
Jackson Bridge (1890's), Oswego Lake Bridge (1869) and Sucker Creek
Bridge (1872) (Tualatin Historical Society 1990).
steamboats
The earliest type of river navigation noted in the investigated
histories is by rowboat from Tualatin to Oregon City (Addington
1976:10). The boats were used to transport grain to Oregon City.
This was followed in 1856 when a charter was granted to the
Tualatin River Transportation and Navigation Company. The company
was formed to improve the Tualatin River from the confluence with
the Willamette upstream. Early accounts indicated the connection
to the Willamette would be by locks, plank, rail or a canal to
circumvent the falls at the end of the Tualatin River. One route
was planned down the Tualatin River to the falls near the
confluence with the Willamette River. An alternate route would
have connected the Tualatin River to Sucker Lake. A total of
$9,000.00 was collected by James Moore for the project, but was
inadequate to secure construction. An additional $7,000 was
needed. The project was never actualized due to the outbreak of-
the civil War (Moore 1976:12).
In 1858 captains Chris Sweitzer and George H. Pease began operating
the steamboat "Hoosier" on the Tualatin with the intent of
providing service to Hillsboro. The "Hoosier" operated above the
James Moore dam located about six miles downstream from Bridgeport
(Tualatin). James D. Miller bought a one third interest in the
steam boat operation in october 1858 and began the process of
clearing the river from Harris Bridge to Hillsboro. The project
was abandoned in December 1858 by captains Sweitzer and Pease, who
sUbsequently relocated the steamer to the Willamette River and
provided service from Oregon City to Yamhill (Addington 1976:10;
Farnell 1978).
In 1859 the u.s. Government declared the Tualatin an unnavigable
. river eliminating possible funding for improvements and dredging
(Hoore 1976:12; Farnell 1978).
In 1865 the steamboat "Onward" began service on the Tualatin River,
captained by Joseph Kellogg and staffed by his family members
operating the Tualatin River boat Line. Kellogg also operated the
"Yamhill" on the river. The "Onward" was a stern wheeler and the
"Yamhill" a side wheeler. Kellogg's line ran upstream as far as
present day Cornelius near Dairy Creek. Kellogg's steamboat line
is said to have been short lived, lasting about 4 years. The
demise of the line is attributed to difficult navigation due to
shallow water and inability to get funding from the Federal
Government to dredge the river. The most difficult area is stated
to have been the shoals at the Willamette Meridian (Moore 1976:12-
13&54, Beach 1990, Gates 1959:56; FarnelL 1978). The "Onward" was
later put into service on the run from Portland up the Cowlitz
River. Kellogg is also attributed to building the dam on the
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Tualatin River for the canal to Sucker Lake. The dam may have been
built by the Paget brothers (Moore 1976:13).
The steamboats which had operated up to this point had provided
irregular service to the Bridgeport settlement. The primary
service was for passengers and agricultural crops to Oregon City
and Portland by way of portage at Oswego.
The demise of Kellogg's operation was not the end to steamboat
traffic on the Tualatin. John L. Smith is noted for operating a
steamboat on the river for the Tualatin Mill Company up to 1910
(Martinazzi n.d.a).
Railroads
The earliest railroad is reported to have been a short line from
Sucker Lake to Tualatin starting operation in May 1865. The rail
line was used for the transportation of logs floated down the
Tualatin River to be processed at the mill of Mr. Trulliger at
oswego. This line used two cars drawn by horses to haul logs from
. the Tualatin River to the mill (Moore 1976:12, Farnell 1978).
In 1886 the Portland and Willamette Valley Railway Co. initiated
surveys to extend their line from Elk Rock, north of present day
Lake Oswego, to Dundee. Erastus Savage who started the Savage
sawmill was contracted to supply ties for the project (Gates
1959:57). Many of the laborers on the line were of oriental
descent and established a makeshift village on the north side of
the river near the railroad trestle. The trestle is said to be the
original bridge, but this has not been confirmed. The railroad
began operation in 1889 (Kelly 1976:5; Moore 1976:55&59) and was
taken over shortly after commencing operation. The line has been
known as Portland and Willamette Valley Company, Oregonian Railway
and finally as Southern Pacific in 1890. The depot was located on
the north side of the tracks. Trains which serviced the community
were coined "Red Electric" due to their new red painted engines.
The line provided a link to Portland in the north and communities
such as Sherwood, Newberg, Dundee, McMinnville and Corvallis to the
south. The station was known by a number of names depending on the
party: members of the Tualatin Country Club called the station the
"Golf station" (Beckham 1985) and others named the building the
"Galbreath Station" or "Tualatin station".
A second railroad started in 1907 with the deeding of thirty feet
of right-of-way for the Oregon Electric line. In 1912 the Oregon
Electric line began operations in Tualatin. The station was -
located east of the John Sweek home. The Company store operated
its upstairs for a time as overnight accommodations for the
trainmen. The number of trains passing through the community
varies in different accounts. Trips for the "Red Electric" range
from two to·ten trips per day, and the "Oregon Electric" is said to
have had up to sixteen trains a day pass through the community
(Kyte and Barker 1977, Kelly 1976:5).
The impacts the railroads had on the development of the community
are significant. with development of the Southern Pacific line the
Tualatin Plat established by John Sweek flourished. This in turn
spurred relocation of existing commerce, development of new
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businesses, and a method of transport for Tualatin's agricultural
crops and finished lumber to markets in Portland. Establishment of
the Oregon Electric line provided greater accessibility to Portland
and the southern reaches of the Willamette Valley. The development
also spurred the establishment of districts. Along the Southern
Pacific line are noted Jean, Herman and Cipole and along the Oregon
Electric, Nasoma .. It is understood that these districts provided
stopping points for the various rail systems.
COmmerce
Tualatin's earliest economic base was formed around agricUltural
production of crops and livestock. Great pains were taken by the
early settlers to clear the forested land and plant crops of wheat,
grains, onions and pasture. The agriculture-based economy
dominated local activities until the 1950's.
The earliest business activities revolved around the trading of
agricUltural crops in Oregon city transported by wagons on the
rUdimentary roads and boats on the Tualatin River. History
indicates residents would trap fur-bearing animals and trade the
pelts for staples (Moore 1976:53). The first recognized business
in the community was Billy Greenwood's blacksmith shop, located
near the Galbreath Ferry on the road between French Prairie and
Portland (Gates 1959:57; Kelly 1976:4). Associated with the
blacksmith shop was an inn, livery stable, saloon and general
store. The saloon was a big drawing card as it was the only
establishment in the area, other than Portland or Oregon City.
Stueben (Ben) Cummins was the first to ·establish a store in the
area in the early 1850's. The store provided necessary goods to
the early settlers and also functioned as the mail distribution
center for Wilsonville, Frog Pond and Stafford (Gates 1959:56;
Kelly 1976:4). Travelers could stop at this wayside settlement and
have some level of comfort and services. These businesses thrived
at this location until the coming of the railroads in the 1880's.
The gold rush in California and Idaho drew a number of the local
residents away to seek fortunes. During this time remaining
residents prospered, supplying agricultural commodities to
Portland. Returning gold seekers brought added wealth to the
community. During this period, women took greater control of the
development and maintenance of the community While the men were
away.
With establishment of the Southern Pacific line and establishment
of the Tualatin Plat by John Sweek in 1888, the town moved from its
riverside location at Galbreath Bridge to the new location adjacent
to the railroad tracks. Ben Cummins was the first to make the
move, realizing the financial advantage of being located next to
the railroad (Gates 1959:57). cummins constructed a large two-
story wooden building for his store and relocated the post office
into the new building. The building was eventually demolished in
1958. Other commercial activities followed, which included two
saloons, a boarding house and another store (Barnes Store).
Charlie Roberts operated one of the saloons (Moore 1976:59).
Cummins operated his new store an~ event~ally passed it on to his
nephew J.R.C. Thompson upon his death (Moore 1976:55). The
development of these commercial enterprises, along with a church
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and housing, established the first town for the community. Today
only three buildings remain in this original town plat. These
include the Mack House, Little White House and Wesch House. All
three were built before 1900.
with the coming of the railroad the agriculture-based economy had
better access to Portland markets and farming became a lucrative
way of life (Moore 1976:55). There was to come yet another
expansion of commercial activity with the establishment of the
Oregon Electric Railroad. John L. Smith expanded the local
business climate with construction of the Company Store in 1905.
The store was located in the Tualatin Grove Tract platted in 1908
along the Oregon Electric line. The first store was a two story
wood frame building with a large cupola. In 1912 this building was
moved to the east and a new brick building was constructed. The
post office also moved from the Cummins Store to the Company Store.
The store served as a focal point for community activity and as a
local gathering place. Over the years the building has functioned
as a number of commercial enterprises. These include a barber
shop, doctor's office, variety store, plUmbing store and
restaurant. The store still remains standing. Smith also provided
a much needed influx of housing starts and other contracting jobs
in the area.
Most of the commercial activity in the area revolved around the
growing and selling of agricultural crops, livestock and poultry.
Tualatin was known to produce a variety of agricultural products
which included wheat, hay, onions, potatoes, filberts, peaches and
hops. A 1936 aerial photo of the Tualatin area indicates that
virtually all of the lands were under some form of farming
operation, exclusive of the last remaining stands of trees (Corps
of Engineers 1936). Livestock and poultry activities included
raising horses, cattle, dairy cows and chickens. These activities
are almost non-existent today with only the Sagert, Koch,
Walgreave, Lee and Leveton properties actively involved in crop
production. The raising of livestock has virtually stopped. The
poultry industry stopped in 1966 when the ,Avery family ceased their
operation.
Another aspect of local commerce has not received much attention.
After the initial donation land claims the land began to be sold
into smaller and smaller parcels. Real estate speculation became a
profitable business for some individuals. The first major real
estate move began with John Sweek and his plat along the Southern
Pacific Railroad line in 1888. This was followed by the Tualatin
Real Estate Company in the 1890's, Tualatin Gardens plat in 1892,
Tualatin Grove plat 1908, Hazelbrook Farm plat 1908, Glenmorag Park
plat 1910, Eddy Acres plat 1911 and Comte and Kohlman's Little
Homes No~ 1, 3 and 2 plats in 1927, 1928 and 1929 respectively
(Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation). This
practice has continued to the present day; none of the original
donation land claims are intact.
Indystry
Tualatin's industrial sector was extreme~y limited between 1850 and
1940. The biggest industry was logging, which involved many of the
local residents. This was due in part to the need for clearing
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land and establishing agricultural operations, which was the
economic base throughout the community's history. The Tualatin
River was the focal point for transporting raw logs to mills in
Lake Oswego, Oregon City and Milwaukie. When George Saum arrived
in 1879 and established the Saum Sawmill the first industrial
activity began in the community. Saum's first mill produced about
1,000 board feet a day. When he purchased the Durham Mill, which
was located at the Durham Station in 1895, the production increased
to 5,000 board feet a day. Many of the homes built during his
operation of the mill are said to have been supplied his milled
lumber (Gates 1959:57).
Erastus Savage also influenced industrial activity when he
established the Savage Sawmill, operated by steam power, in the
early 1800's along the Tualatin River in the present community
park. This mill supplied the first industrial payroll in the
community and assisted in the development of the Southern Pacific
Railroad line in the late 1880's (Kelly 1976:5). The mill also
produced the lumber for commercial buildings and homes in the area.
Chinese laborers who worked on the railroad are said to have
remained to work at the mill.
The Savage Sawmill was purchased by John L. Smith and two partners
in 1893 and renamed the Tualatin Mill Company. Smith's influence
on the company was significant. Lumber from the mill provided
additional housing and lumber was sold to outlying areas.
Smith also started the brick yard near ,the present site of the
Methodist Church. with the availability of this material bricks
were used in construction within the community. Upon smith's death
in 1910 the industrial enterprises in the area began to diminish.
The community reverted back to the agricultural and small commerce
base from which it operated prior to 1890.
Cyltyre
Education
The first school in the study area was constructed in 1856-57 on
land owned by John E. Hedges, Sr. The school was located on the
north edge of a 320-acre donation land claim established by John E.
Hedges, Sr. in 1851. The exact location of the school is unknown,
but it is thought to have been on the present Walgreave property
north of Herman Road. The school was constructed using logs which
were abundant in the area for the early settlers. The first school
teacher was Harvey Scott who also worked on area farms and in the
woods. The funds he acquired were used for his education at
Paeific University at Forest Grove. Mr. Scott was the first
graduate from the University and later went on to become the editor
of the Oregonian (Moore 1976:53~ Addington 1976:2~ Gates 1959:60).
At this same time a second school is thought to have been present
in the area, on the Robbins donation land claim. The Robbins claim
was located near the present Clackamas/Washington County line. The
school was thought to have been located south of the present day I-
205 and east of I-5 (Addington 1976:2).
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The third school in the area was known as the "Little Red School".
This school was the undertaking of Edward Byrom and John Sweek in
1869. Byrom and Sweek felt the existing log school house was
inadequate and was not centrally located for families in the area.
James Luster donated the land and Byrom and Sweek paid for the
construction of the building at the northeast corner junction of
Boones Ferry Road and the Oregon City Road. The building was ready
for occupancy about 1870 for the first through eighth grades
(Addington 1976:2; Moore 1976:56; Gates 1959:60). The building was
located extremely close to the road and students were able to reach
out the windows and touch individuals passing by. A circa 1890
photo indicates the building was small and rectangular with shiplap
siding and corner boards, 1/1 double hung sash windows and a
pitched roof (Tualatin Historical Society 1993). Heat was provided
by a wood stove, and lighting by kerosene reflector lamps.
Drinking water was provided by a shallow well; later, high
mortality rates due to small pox and diphtheria were attributed to
this well (Moore 1976:56). Henry Jurgens was said to have fallen
into the well at one time (Martinazzi n.d.a.). Teachers at the
school included John Howes (son-in-law of Issac Ball), Walter
Tooze, Mr. Tauscher, James Noble, RUby Jackson, Emma Green, Mr.
Tipton, and Laura and Ann Thompson. Ann Thompson was the last
teacher in this school (Moore 1976:56).
The fourth school was opened in 1900 approximately one-half mile
north of the "Little Red School" on Boones Ferry Road. This school
was designed by architect George Saum who also produced the working
drawings (Moore 1976:62; Gates 1959:60). The construction was done
by members of the community in an old fashioned barn raising. The
school was designed with two rooms of equal size, one to
accommodate the 60 students in the first to eighth grades and one
high school stUdent, and a second room to provide for additional
expansion. The first teacher was Ann Thompson. Lottie Galbreath
followed her in 1901 and a second teacher was added in 1904. By
1905 the ninth and tenth grades were added and the two rooms were
overcrowded. Between 1905 and 1910 the school curriculum was
expanded to inclUde a full four year high school course (Moore
1976:56&62). H.T. Evans was the superintendent and high school
teacher.
The original building was an elegant structure for its time. The
footprint was an L-shape with the main entrance facing Boones Ferry
Road~ The exterior was sided with shiplap, corner boards and
frieze boards. Windows were elongated one over one double hung
sash with trim. The entrance was a covered porch with an arched
entry, pitched roof, windows and boxed eaves. The main structure
roof was pitched with a cupola (Tualatin Historical Society 1993).
Several alterations occurred to the building during its life span.
From 1900 to 1910 two additions occurred. The first jacked up the
building and added a new main floor. This made the prior main
floor the second level. The following year the building was raised
again and a basement was. added. In 1914 a gymnasium was
constructed (Moore 1976:56). After the school closed in 1936
additional exterior work modified the siding, entrance and windows,
and provided dormer windows in the former attic area (Tualatin
Historical Society 1993; Schmidt 1992). ~he building was
demolished in 1976.
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The fifth school in the area was the Cipole School located on
Cipole Road between Tualatin and Sherwood adjacent to the onion
fields. The school was constructed in 1926 by John Fuller and
local residents of the school district on part of the original
Erwin Cummins donation land claim. They used a Fresno scraper to
excavate the basement. The school was closed in 1968 (Tualatin
Historical Society n.d.a.). The design of the school closely
resembled the Tualatin High School.
The sixth school in the community was the Tualatin Grade School
which still stands. Constructed in 1939 by the Work projects
Administration (WPA) through a Federal Public Works Administration
grant (Addington 1976:2; Gates 1959:61». The building was
designed by F.M. Stokes, a Portland architect, and surveyed by L.L.
McIntyre, a registered engineer. McIntyre used a datum point from
a nail in the root of a double 24" fir tree. The project was built
for the Tualatin School District (1C-JT Washington County/304-JT
Clackamas County) (Tigard-Tualatin School District 1939). The
school was constructed using a brick exterior, the first school to
use this type of material in the community.
CeJleteries
The earliest burial sites were those of the Tualatin Indians.
Historical accounts indicate the grave sites were scattered
throughout the present community. Examples were in the Apache
Bluff SUbdivision, which used to be the Jurgens farm, and near the
center of town at the old fire station location (Martinazzi
n.d.a.)~ .
At the time of initial settlement in the Tualatin area there was no
formal cemetery or identified burial grounds. The common practice
was to bury individuals near the settlement home in private grave
sites where family members could care for the plots. The first
known pioneer cemetery was located on the John E. Hedges Donation
Land Claim near the first school. The Hedges and two Indian girls
were buried there (Moore 1976:53). Others interned at the site
have not been identified in the historic records.
The only cemetery in the community is the Winona Cemetery. The
cemetery was established on July 1, 1900, by local citizens. The
founding elected officials were W.R. Day as chairman, L.P. Spencer,
S. Wickert, W. Sedlak and G. Galbreath as trustees. The cemetery
was named after J.R.C. Thompson's daughter who'd died as a child.
The first individual laid to rest was Louis F. Nierman in 1900.
The headstone which identifies his grave site is designed like a
tree and is the most unique of all markers in the cemetery (Tigard
Times 1973). Many of the early families to the community are
located in the cemetery and include Hedges, Jurgens, Martinazzi,
Galbreath, Ball, Eddy, Nyberg and others.
civic Organizations
The first beginnings of civic organizations occurred with the
settlement of the original donation land claims. Community members
would gather to socialize on Saturday evenings with music and
dance. The first gatherings occurred at early settlers' homes.
There are accounts that the Sweek home functioned as one of the
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earliest gathering places. The "Little Red School" was the focal
gathering place from 1870 until 1900 (Moore 1976:56).
On September 27, 1895," the Winona Grange charter was approved by
the Deputy State Grange Master of the Oregon State Grange. The
grange consisted of 20 members at its init~ation and included such
families as the Byroms, Thompsons, Cumminses, Jurgenses, Days and
Galbreaths. The first meetings were held in the upstairs of the
Thompson Store at a yearly rental of $5. The drive to construct a
permanent grange building began in August 1897. On February 13,
1939, members voted to build their own hall. Land was donated by
L.P. Johnson and ground broken on May 22, 1939. The building was
officially dedicated on April 11, 1940, and the Grange continues to
operate (Henrickson 1990; Moore 1976:55; Gates 1959:57).
The Winona Grange was an active organization from its inception.
Over the course of the years they sponsored legislation such as
direct election of U.S. Senators, initiative and referendum,
government ownership of railroads, free locks at Oregon City,
supporting income tax, and reducing state government. The group
also supplied local social needs through the Winona Grange Band and
representation in local government (Henrickson 1990).
There were other organizations in the community in addition to the
Winona Grange. The Odd Fellows started in 1912 and occupied a
building on Cherokee Street in the original Tualatin Plat adjacent
to the Cummins Store, which has been demolished (Gates 1959:59).
The VFW constructed a building on land donated by Elizabeth
Robinson (Smith) in the Tualatin Grove "Tract (Kelly 1976). This
building is presently in use. Another group was the Tualatin
community Club which held its first meeting october 4, 1921, in the
Odd Fellows Hall, which has since been demolished. The group has
not been active for a number of y~ars.
Religion
with the coming of Europeans and Euro-Americans came their beliefs
and values. To practice their religious convictions, sunday
worships were held in the "Little Red School" between 1869 and
1893. No minister was available to conduct services so community
members would take turns reading from the bible and mothers
teaching Sunday school (Moore 1976:56).
In 1893 the first church was constructed north of the Tualatin
Tract platted by John Sweek in 1888. The church land was donated
by John Sweek and the building constructed by local residents. The
building was described as a white clad building with a tall spire
with bell, stained glass windows and white pine exterior. The
interior materials were donated by George Galbreath. Reverend Tubb
was the first minister for the Congregational Church. The building
was destroyed by fire in approximately 1908 (Moore 1976:55; Gates
1959:62).
In 1897 the Methodists constructed a second church several blocks
south of the first church in the original Tualatin Plat. This
church burned in 1925 (Moore 1976:55). In 1926 a new Methodist
Church was constructed south of the Tualatin Grove Tract platted by
John smith in 1908. This location was more centrally located with
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development occurring at the time (Gates 1959:62). This church
remains standing and in use today.
Recreation
There were a number of recreational activities which abounded in
the Tualatin area after 1900. All were oriented toward a
transportation route: either the Tualatin River or the railroads.
The most notable of those was the Tualatin county Club, the fourth
oldest club in the state, established on the Sweek property in
1913. sixty-nine acres of the Sweek property which consisted of
meadows, hills, woodlands and a peach orchard were leased to the
Country Club with an additional option for thirty acres. The Club
purchased the land from the Sweek's on January 14, 1916.
Originally nine holes were laid out and the first club house was a
small shed. Later a club house was constructed at the southeast
corner of the property near the crossing of the railroads. This
provided easy access for the members. Early amenities for the club
included the golf course, club house, shed, cabin for the care
takers, water tower, tennis courts and boat dock (Beckham 1985).
OVer the years the original improvements and buildings have been
lost to course modernization, but the social impacts and
contribution to the community continue.
There are several additional recreation locations noted in the
history of Tualatin. Jurgens Park was established in 1869 on the
Jurgens farm adjacent to the Tualatin River. A later Jurgens Park
was located along Taylor's Ferry Road (Highway 99). Louis Walnut
Park and Avalon Park were located east 'of the Taylor's Ferry Bridge
(Beach 1990; Lee 1990). Little to no information is available on
the function of these parks; only that they existed.
The final recreational site was located west of the Taylor's Ferry
Bridge and known as Roamers Rest. This park is stated to have
begun in the 1930's as a park for Portlanders to'visit in the
countryside. Individuals were permitted to picnic, camp and
socialize at the park. The park included such amenities as a snack
bar, bath houses, a wading pool and a boat dock. Boats were rented
to provide patrons recreational opportunities on the Tualatin
River.
Goyernment
The earliest form of government, other than territorial, within the
Bridgeport settlement started with mail service. Ben Cummins was
the first individual to distribute mail in the area out of his
store at Galbreath Ferry (Moore 1976:54) and later at his store
along the Southern Pacific railroad line. The post office followed
with a location in the Company store. The first stand-alone post
office is reported to have been immediately south of the Robinson
store. The first official post office started in 1869 with
Marcellus Daily as Post Master in the Cummins store along the
Tualatin River. Subsequent Post Masters included John A. Taylor
1869; William Thompson 1871; William Greenwood 1874; Ben cummins
1878; Anna C. Gore 1879; John Sweek 1887; J.R.C. Thompson 1891,
Orra Thompson 1896; Rowlinson Potts 1900;, AlIma Willard 1915;
Joseph Schomoni 1918; Crump Jones 1935; and Laura Thompson 1936
(Moore 1976:55).
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The actual formation of local government commenced in 1913. Prior
to that date John Sweek and John L. smith had both attempted to
incorporate and establish a local governing body. Each was
unsuccessful. There are various accounts as to why the community
voted 57 to 47 for incorporation. The most notable was for
licensing revenue. Many of the most prominent citizens of the
community have participated in local government. The first mayor
was Thad Sweek, son of John Sweek. He was followed in 1918 by John
Nyberg who served until 1944. Council members were originally
referred to as alderman in the community until 1938 when the term
was officially changed to councilman. In 1938 the first female
councilor was elected, Ruth McReynolds (city of Tualatin 1913-
1940). Appendix A has a complete list of mayors and
aldermen/councilors from 1913 to 1940.
The city was involved in a number of early issues in the community.
Most notable was providing sidewalks, streets and lights in the
community. They were also concerned about having a meeting space.
The first council meeting occurred on November 20, 1913. One of
the first functions was to approve a liquor license for Fred Wesch.
The Osborne house served as one of the early meeting places for
government, but was soon followed by space provided by the Sweek
family. The Council approved the first three street lights in 1914
for the Mack, Sweek and Pots properties. The council also
addressed such issues as limiting the number of saloons, business
licenses, disorderly conduct, regulating peddlers, regUlating speed
limits and other matters important at the time (City of Tualatin
1913-1940). By 1921 Thad Sweek was requesting that the Council
vacate the building which had been rented to them. This started
the process for finding a new meeting location. In 1923 a new City
Hall was constructed at a cost of $1,146.90. The structure was
demolished in 1984. In the mid 1920's concern grew about supplying
water for the local residents, which eventually led to the
establishment of a water district. In 1939 the Council voted to
annex the land for the Tualatin School so that water could be
provided.
The Fire Department was established in 1936 by William Barngrover,
clayton Nyberg, and other" community leaders. Barngrover became the
first Fire Chief with a staff of five and fifty volunteers (Gates
1959:59)
Significant Indiyiduals and Famjljes
George Avery - Local farmer who with his son operated the Avery
Chicken Hatchery operation. The hatchery stopped operating in 1966
(Avery 1992,}.
Issac Ball (1824-1914) - One of Tualatin's earliest residents
reportedly arrived in Oregon from Fulton county, Illinois in 1852.
He operated the McLaughlin Ferry on the Willamette River for Dr.
John McLaughlin and worked in a sawmill before arriving in the
Tualatin area. He staked a 160 acre claim in 1854, fought in the
Indian Wars, Co. D. First Regiment, Oregon Mounted Volunteers
(1855-56) and married Margaret Robbins in 1856. He had two
children, Sarah (1856) and Charles (1859).. Ball taught school at
the first log cabin school on the Hedges property, served as a
local justice of the peace, worked in the Cummins store, school
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clerk and as a county commissioner (Hanaton 1992; Moore 1976:54 &
56). Ball's son-in-law John Howes taught at the "Little Red
School" (Manaton 1992; Moore 1976; Tualatin Historical Society
n.d.a).
John Barngrover - Early settler from Kansas in 1880 with his wife
Catherine and daughter Ora. A son, william, was born in Tualatin.
William went on to become an alderman from 1918-1930, first fire
chief in 1936 and city recorder and water superintendent in 1939
(Moore 1976; City of Tualatin 1913-1940; Gates 1959).
William J. Barr - Settled a 320-acre donation land claim in early
1850's with his wife Mary Jane. The property would become the
future location for Tualatin. Thirty acres was deeded to Billy
Greenwood (Moore 1976:55)
August Blank - Local farmer who served on the City budget
committee from 1921-23 and 1935-38. Served as an alderman in 1927.
His son Ed (1894-1977) was a dairy farmer who married Gladys Byrom,
the daughter of Edward Byrom. The Blank dairy barn still stands
adjacent to Tonka Street, but has been substantially altered (City
of Tualatin 1913-1940; Tualatin Historical Society 1991).
Z.J. Brown - Possibly the first settler to the Tualatin area in the
late 1840's. Operated Brown's Ferry across the Tualatin on his
donation land claim. The ferry provided the crossing for the road
from Oregon City to Yamhill county (Bowen 1978; Bureau of Land
Management n.d.a.).
Edward Byrom (1827-1912) - Born in Manchester, England; immigrated
to the United States in 1842 to New Bedford, Mass. Proceeded to
Oregon by ship by way of San Francisco in 1851 •. Married Elizabeth
(1835-1904) in 1857 and had 4 children: John, Addie, Ella and
Joseph (1866-1957). Addie married D.C. Elly; Ella married Ezekial
Eddy; and Joseph married Jessie Slayter (1875-1926). Joseph and
Jessie had three children: Gladys, Dorothy and Melba. Edward Byrom
was instrumental in building the "Little Red School" and actively
farmed (Moore 1976:56; Gates 1959:64).
Vetal Cimino - Crossed the Oregon Trail on the·same wagon train as
the Sweek's in 1852. He married Sonora Boone whose family operated
Boones Ferry in Wilsonville and were descendants of Daniel Boone.
The second generation includes son John B., his wife Eva LaNettie
and their children Walter, Elsie May and Jessie. The Cimino land
was located along the present day Tualatin-Sherwood Road. The
family were active farmers, raising hops and operating a Guernsey
dairy farm. The original house was built circa 1880 and was
demolished in 1984. (Tualatin Historical Society 1988 & 1989).
Zachariah Cole (1853-1930) - Married Nancy (1866-1943) and had
eight children: Lottie, Ralph, Harry, Mary, Fred, Nellie, Frank and
Walter. The Cole family farmed the flats west of Tualatin raising
onions. The Cole family is noted for assisting in building Cipole
Road (City of Sherwood 1989).
Erwin Cummins - Born in Stuben County, New York; arrived in Oregon
in 1852 and settled a donation land claim of 320 acres in 1861 with
his wife Martha Jane (Bird). He had spent time in Michigan and
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Illinois before his arrival. They had three children: Annie,
Stuben (Ben) and Louisa. Louisa married Joseph Galbreath in 1877.
Galbreath had arrived in Oregon with his parents Samuel and Sara
Spencer Galbreath in 1852. Joseph and Louisa's third daughter Eva
married August Fischbuch in 1907. Fischbuch emigrated from Russia
in 1889 with his family to Canada and then to Sherwood (Smockville)
in the mid~1880's. They had three children: Helen, Chester and
Jane. Chester eventually inherited the farm. The farm was given
Century Farm status in 1965. Erwin Cummins in some accounts is
considered to be the first onion grower of the beaver dam area of
the cipole area. He was a brick layer by trade and is accounted
with building the first brick building in Portland (Ladd Bank
Building). He also helped construct the county court house in
Hillsboro in 1878 (Moore 1976:54).
Stuben (Ben) Cummins - Son of Erwin cummins, he operated the first
general store in the Bridgeport settlement circa 1852. He married
Alice Ross who had two previous children (Aggie and Jeannette).
They later had four children: Dora, Nell, Grace and Mary. Dora
died as a child, Grace married McMillian, Nell married George
Stevens and Mary married Erastus Mack (Moore 1976:54; Gates
1959:63).
Marcellus Daily - A settler from Virginia, he is credited to have
built a number of bridges over the Tualatin River. The two in the
Tualatin area are the Galbreath Bridge IIhumpback" circa 1867, and
the Taylor's Ferry Bridge in 1893 (Moore 1976:57: Gates 1959:64).
George C. Day - Day and his wife Sarah 'Jane Painter arrived in the
spring of 1859 to the Tualatin area. Day left Indiana in 1852 at
the age of 22 for points west with a friend, outfitted at $75 each.
Mr. Day's companion died of cholera on the trip and he gave his
oxen team to a family with mountain fever at Salmon Falls in Idaho.
For the next 7 years he was involved in scaling timber where the
city of Portland is now located, river boating, teaching school at
French Prairie and digging gold in southern Oregon. He and a
partner operated the Hoosier steamboat between Dayton and Oregon
City Which once operated on the Tualatin River. The Days purchased
320 acres bisected by Boones Ferry Road. His exploits in the
community are well known. He was a successful farmer, stock
raiser, hop grower, state legislator (1866), and justice of the
peace. The operation of the court was held in the Day living room
where both attorneys and criminals were allowed to bed over for the
evening. Day had sixteen children: William, Charles, Maggie,
Jessie, Joseph, George, Robert, Annie, Grace, Josephine, John,
Benjamin, Chester, Walter, Francis and Hal (Moore 1976:56 & 57:
Gates 1959:64).
Walter Eames (1890-1967) - Married Elma May Nyberg (1900-1925).
They had a son Ralph. Eames was one of the first grounds keepers
at the Tualatin Country Club (Hunt 1.992).
Ezekial A. (Zeke) Eddy (1858-1944)
(1861-1918). Eddy was active in m
development from raising hops and :
and land speculation. Eddy served
1939, County commissioner and on the
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Eddy married Ella Byrom
aspects of community
inS to commercial businesses
the City Council from 1920-
City Elections Board (1915,
1922, 1925) and Budget Committee in 1935 (City of Tualatin 1913-
1940; Tualatin Historical Society 1989).
H.T. Evans - with the beginning of high school in the community
H.T. Evans was appointed the first superintendent and high school
teacher (Moore 1976).
Chester Fischbuch - Eva Galbreath married August Fischbuch in
1907. Eva was the granddaughter of Erwin Cummins, an early settler
in 1861. August Fischbuch emigrated from Russia in 1889 with his
family to Canada and then to Sherwood (Smockville) in the mid-
1880's. They had three children, Helen, Chester and Jane. Chester
eventually inherited the farm. The farm was given Century Farm
status in 1965 (Fischbuch 1992; Manaton 1992; Tigard Times 1976).
John Fuller - John Fuller was involved with the construction of the
Tualatin School and Cipole school. He was the superintendent for
the raising of the Tualatin School' to allow for the second floor
and supervised construction of the community funded Cipole school.
His home was located on the north side of Boones Ferry Road and was
demolished in 1990 (Addington 1976).
Samuel Galbreath (1861-1921) - Galbreath settled a donation land
claim of 320 acres north of the Barr claim in the early 1850's.
Galbraeth's wife was Sarah (1865-1944) and they had two sons:
George and Joseph. Galbreath is known for starting the Galbreath
Ferry and later the Galbreath Bridge across the Tualatin River on
the road between French Prairie and Portland (Martinazzi n.d.a.;
Moore 1976) ,
Charles Geiberger - Geiberger was a blacksmith by trade. He also
speculated in real estate, was the local grange master, county road
supervisor, and justice of the peace. His daughter Ann Geiberger
was one of the first members of the graduating class of the high
school in 1915 (Moore 1976; City of Tualatin 1913-1940).
Billy Greenwood - Is said to have started the first business in
Bridgeport. The business was a blacksmith shop and was
subsequently purchased by John Nyberg and Jim Werth. Greenwood had
his own donation land claim west of the Tualatin study area (Bureau
of Land Management n.d.a.; Moore 1976).
John E. Hedges - Born May 26, 1814 in Virginia. Learned the
blacksmith trade at an early age in Ohio. He was married to
Catherine Fulton and both immigrated to Oregon in 1851 to Oregon
City. There they operated a hotel. In late 1851 they resettled to
their 320-acre claim between Bridgeport and Smockville. Hedges
practiced his blacksmith trade in Portland and walked to work on
Monday and back home on Saturday. He was one of the first settlers
to raise onions and served with the Oregon Mounted Volunteers under
Colonel Nesmith, Company B•• The Hedges son, John Jr. (1857-1928),
and his, wife Mary Ford (1870-1943), took over the farm and had two
sons: Clyde (1891-1969) and Ralph (1889-1961'). His holdings
provided the first location for a log school and the first cemetery
in the area (Moore 1976:53; Gates 1959:63; Tualatin Historical
Society n.d.a.).
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Hillar Ibach - Ibach and his wife Jane arrived in the Tualatin area
in 1920 and purchased 40 acres from Fred Leuthi. He operated a
large apple and pear orchard. There was an original log dwelling
on the site in addition to the house and other outbuildings which
have been demolished (Tualatin Historical Society n.d.a.; Tigard
Times 1979).
William Jurgens (1834-1909) - Born in Germany and immigrated to
Michigan in 1834 and settled in Idaho to mine with his two
brothers. He turned over his mining interest and was sent to
Oregon to fight in the Indian wars. He sUbsequently operated a
German beer garden in Portland. He married Rosa starr in 1869
(relative of the Sedlak family) and moved to Tualatin, purchasing
140 acres of the John A. Taylor donation land claim. Their first
home was a log cabin followed by a permanent building in 1880. The
Jurgens had ten children: Louis, William Jr., Henry, Amelia,
Nettie, Emma, Rosa, John, George and Walter. Nettie married Julius
Martinazzi, Rosa married Casteel, and Emma married Mr. Ladd. Rosa
died in 1898. Jurgens was known as the potato king and was one of
the first to raise the crop in the area. working with his brothers
he marketed the crop in California, where they resided (Moore
1976:58; Gates 1959:65).
O.B. Krause - principal at the first graduating class for the high
school (Martinazzi n.d.a.: Moore 1976).
James Luster - Came to Oregon in 1852 at the age of 18.
Constructed his home in 1857 and died shortly thereafter. Part of
his claim was donated for the first frame school house. The house
still stands in its original location (Tualatin Historical Society
n.d.a.).
Eurastus Mack - Married Mary "Sis" Cummins. They had a son, Asa,
born January 13, 1894 during a flood which inundated their home
(Moore 1976: 54& 57).
Julius J.C. Martinazzi (1875-1963) - Migrated to Tualatin in 1897.
Married Nettie Jurgens (1881-1959) and had a son Arthur (1902-
1984). Served as Chairman of the Tualatin School Board. The land
he farmed eventually became the right-of-way for the 1-5 freeway
(City of Tualatin 1913-1940; Moore 1976).
Aaron Meier - Founder of the Meier" and Frank stores which still
operate toady. Meier had a donation land claim (1885) in the
Wilsonville area and would travel around to the residents selling
and bargaining goods. Before his death he acquired 360 acres of
the original Levi Anderson and John Taylor claims south of the
Tualatin River (Bureau of Land Management n.d.a.; Moore 1976).
John Nyberg (1867-1954) - Immigrated from Sweden in 1893 and
married Ora Barngrover (1879-1932) on April 23, 1897. They had ten
children: Claude, Velma, Elma, Ruby, Ruth, cecil, Zira, Wilber,
Willis and Clayton. Nyberg served as a county commissioner from
1912 to 1915 and a Mayor of Tualatin from 1918 to 1944. He grew
onions on the flats south of Nyberg Street in addition to hay,
grain and raising dairy cattle (Howard 1990, City of Tualatin 1913-
1940) •
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william Robbins - Early settlers in the area, Robbins and his wife
had a donation land claim of 320 acres. They crossed the plains
with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Nathanial Robbins, in 1852. Robbins
and his wife had 10 children. Daughter Margaret married Issac
Ball, and Bessie married George Thorton. Upon Thorton's death she
married Ralph Hedges (Moore 1976:54).
I.N. Robinson - Married Elizabeth Smith, the sister of John L.
smith. Operated the Company Store constructed by John Smith. In
1912 the store was relocated and a brick store was constructed
(Moore 1976:65).
Frederick Sagert - Migrated to the area with his wife Carolyn
Jurgens (1838-1915), the sister of William Jurgens, in 1873. The
had four children: Louis, Lena, Mary and Bill. Their route was
from Michigan to San Francisco, then .by boat to Portland where they
purchased eighty acres of the Robbins land claim. Frederick was a
basket maker. Their home was built in 1891. Louis worked for his
father and for the Saum Sawmill and in 1893 married Mary Delker of
Stafford. They had four children: Elsie (Johnson), Eva (Shaber),
Fred and Roy. Fred sagert currently lives in the Barngrover House
on sagert street (Moore 1976:58).
Erastus Savage - Assisted Marcellus Daily in constructing the
Galbreath Bridge and subsequently started the Savage Sawmill later
purchased by John L. smith (Moore 1976:57; Gates 1959:64).
George Sauro (1846-1909) - Born in Germany in 1846 and schooled as
an architect, he migrated to the area from Scranton, Pennsylvania
in 1879. His wife was Gertrude Wahl; they had two children: Lena
and George Jr.. Saum is credited with constructing one of the most
elaborate homes in the area using lumber from his mill located
along Saum Creek, which carries his name. The mill was purchased
from Durham and relocated to the site. Saum also designed the
Tualatin School constructed in 1900 (Gates 1959:64; Addington
1976).
Harvey Scott - Mr. Scott was the first teacher in the first log
school located on the Hedges property. SCott went on to become the
first graduate of Pacific University at Forest Grove and later
editor of the oregonian (Moore 1976:53; Addington 1976).
John L. smith (1862-1910) - Born in Bedford county, pennsylvania;
migrated to Oregon by way of Maryland and Kansas in 1888. Married
his wife Sarah w~ile in Maryland. Initially settled in st. Helens
and resettled to Tualatin in 1892. In 1893 he and two partners,
John C. Gram and C.W. Miller, purchased the Savage Sawmill. Smith
served as president of the company known as Tualatin Mill Company.
In addition to the mill Smith constructed homes for his family and
other residents of the community, operated the local brick yard
beginning in 1907, dedicated right-of-way for the Oregon Electric
Railroad, constructed the Company Store (Robinson store), and
platted the Tualatin Grove Tract. His sister Elizabeth married
I.N. Robinson and his other sister married John Boone (Martinazzi
n.d.a.; Moore 1976; Manaton 1992; Tualatin Historical Society
n.d.a.).
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John Sweek (1822-1890) - John Sweek was born in st. Genevieve
county, Missouri, where he practiced medicine and law. He married
Maria Beard (1833-1916) while in Missouri and migrated to Oregon as
part of their honeymoon in 1852. The home which bears their name
was constructed in 1857 following two previous log cabins. Sweek
was involved in a number of local activities ranging from farming,
logging, road building, and construction of the breakwater at
Oregon City. He also supplied goods to miners in Idaho. A portion
of his original claim was sold to the Tualatin Country Club and
another portion platted when the first railroad came to town. This
plat was established in 1888 and set the tone for future
development in the community (Gates 1959; Land of Tuality 1975;
National Register of Historic Places Inventory 1974).
John Taylor (1824-1919) - Married to Sarah Taylor, he migrated from
New York in 1852. Taylor took up a 320-acre donation land claim in
1858 along the Tualatin River and bisected by the territorial road
from Yamhill to Portland. Taylor operated a ferry at the river and
later a covered bridge constructed by Marcellus Daily. The
Webfoot, a local inn, was also located on the land. Highway 99W
was formerly known as Taylor's Ferry Road. Taylor is also credited
with the establishment of the road from his holdings to the
Galbreath Ferry through a land sale transaction. Taylor also
served as a legislator from 1868 to 1872, and a County Judge and
Postmaster (Gates 1959:64-65; Moore 1976:52&57).
Matthew Thompson - Upon arrival in 1864, Matthew and his wife
Rebecca purchased the remaining William and Mary Jane Barr claim of
290 acres. The Thompsons son, J.R.C. Thompson, married Clara
Cummins. Two of. their daughters, Laura and Ann were teachers in
the community (Gates 1959:57&65; Moore 1976:62).
J.R.C. Thompson - Born July 28, 1846, in Ohio. Married Clara
Cummins and had five children (Orrin, James, Walter, Laura and
Ann) •. Amassed one of the largest stock holdings in the valley
raising horses and cattle. As the nephew of Ben Cummins, he
inherited the store and operated it for a number of years,
eventually selling his land holdings to the Tualatin City Real
Estate Company in 1890. Later in his life he married Martha Werts
(Moore 1976:55).
Reverend Tubb - First congregational minister for the first church
in the community (Moore 1976).
Dr. sylvester Vincent - Was the local physician practicing in both
Tualatin and Tigard at the turn of the century. His office was
located in Tualatin along the railroad tracks (Swanson 1976; Tigard
Times 1991).
John Wesch - Wesch and his brother Fred operated one of the early
saloons in the community. Fred Wesch was the first saloon
proprietor after incorporation to obtain a liquor license (Manaton
1992).
Proposed Plan Policies
Promote the historic, educational, architectural, cultural,
economic, and general welfare of the pUblic through the
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identification, preservation, restoration, rehabilitation,
protection and use of those buildings, structures, sites and
objects of historic interest within the City.
Foster community and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based
on recognition and use of historic resources.
strengthen the economy of the City by encouraging property owners
to preserve historic resources for tourists, visitors and
residents.
Encourage public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
City's history and culture.
Promote the enjoyment and use of historic resources appropriate for
the education and recreation of the people of Tualatin. .
Prepare a report describing the comprehensive history of the City's
past.
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CHAPTER 3
HISTORIC RESOURCE SIGNIFICANCE
Background
In 1979 the Tualatin City Council adopted the Tualatin Community
Plan which was acknowledged by the Land Conservation and
Development Commission in 1981. Part of t~e Community Plan
identified seven significant historic resources with no basis as to
how the resources are determined to have significance. These seven
resources were regulated by standards contained in the Tualatin
Development Code. Since the plan was adopted two of the resources
have been demolished and five remain. These include the Sweek
House, smith/Boone House, Robinson Store, Methodist Church and
Nyberg House.
In addition to the loss of two of the originally identified
resources, a number of older buildings have been demolished before
their historic significance could be determined. Examples include
the Fuller House, Hedges House, Dorsey cabin, Sagert House, Van
Mere House, two homes on Tualatin-Sherwood Road, house on Boones
Ferry Road near Ibach street, house on Nyberg Lane, Ibach House and
others.
This chapter identifies the remaining resources in the community
and evaluates each based on a set of specific criteria. The
currently identified historic resources are included in this
evaluation due to the lack of criteria during their original
identification. To assist in identifying the various architectural
styles three resources were consulted. These included A Field
Guide to American Houses by virginia and Lee McAlester,
Architecture Oregon Style by Rosalind Clark and Dictionary of
Architecture by Henry H. ~aylor.
Methpdplogy
To ascertain which resources may have significance within the study
area, first the location, quantity and quality of potential
resources needed to be determined. This was approached using the
fifty year age criterion established by the National Park Service
for inclusion of properties on the National Register of Historic
Places. Using the historic context developed for Chapter 2 and
additional sources including city records, Corps of Engineers
Aerial Photos, Washington county Department of Assessment and
Taxation Records, books, newspaper articles, interviews and other
available records, all sites within the study area were located
which met the fifty year age cutoff at the time the project
commenced in 1990. Each site was then investigated in greater
detail and an "Oregon Inventory of Historic Properties Historic
Resource Survey Form" was compiled. The form has been modified to
from the original to meet the specific needs of this project.
Appendix B contains a form for each inventoried site organized by
age for significant resources, non-significant resources, resources
outside of the City limits and resources approved for demolition
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under interim standards. Each form has a local identification
number (ID NO) which corresponds to ID NO's on maps #2 through #6.
Location
One hundred-nine (109) potential resources were identified within
the study area. Thirty of the potential resources were located
outside of the City and 79 within the City. Two of the potential
resources within the City had no identifying structures and were
simply referred to as sites. Map #2 identifies the location of all
potential historic resources. As depicted in the map, the
potential resources are dispersed throughout the study area in
residential, commercial and industrial planning districts.
Potential resources are also located along the present day major
transportation network. Many are in former rural areas others are
located within the original charter boundaries of the community.
Potential resources located outside of the City, but within the
urban growth boundary, were eliminated from the review process
after initial identification and inventory due to the City's
authority terminating at the City limits. The planning agreements
with washington and Clackamas Counties allow the City to plan for
these areas. All potential resources outside of the City limits
and within the urban growth boundary have been identified and it is
recommended that upon annexation these sites proceed through the
significance review, conflicting use analysis and economic, social,
environmental and energy (ESEE) analysis on a case by case basis.
Qyantity
For potential resources located within the City limits, age
categories were established using categories of pre-1900 and post-
1900. Potential resources developed before 1900 were classified as
primary with a ranking of "1" and post-1900 as secondary with a
ranking of "2". The pre-1900 time period included sites from 1850
to 1899. The post-1900 period had a time frame from 1900 to 1940
and was further divided into age categories pf 1900 - 1919 an~ 1920
- 1940. Map #3" identifies the age categories and site locations
within the City.
Within each of the primary and secondary categories further
breakdowns were possible. From 1850 to 1899 thirteen sites were
identified. Using a ten year incremental period the number of
inventoried sites can be broken down to identify the quantity of
the remaining potential resources. Graph #1 identifies the nUmber
of resources by ten year time periods. As reflected in the graph
the largest number of remaining sites date from the 1890's.
Sixty-six sites built from 1900 to 1940 were identified. Using the
same ten year increment system, the number of potential resources
can be determined. Graph 12 identifies the number of resources by
ten year time periods. The largest style category is for
Vernacular followed by Craftsman and then an equal distribution of
one or two sites for the remaining styles.
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Graph #1
Resources by Historic Periods 1850-1899
# of Resource Sites
7
8
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1860-&8 1880-89 1870-79 1880-89 1890-99
Historic Periods
Graph #2
Resources by Historic Periods 1900-1940
# of Resource Sites
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30
25 .
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20,'
10.
1000-08 1010-18 1920-28 1880-38 1940
Historic Periods
A second method used in determining the quantity of resources is by
style characteristics. Thirteen styles were identified within the
City. Map #4 identifies the various architectural styles and their
location within the City. Graph #3 identifies the various
architectural styles and the number of resources per style.
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Graph #3
Architectural Styles 1860-1940
Architectural Styles
American Foursquare
Clasalcal Revival
Craftsman 10
English Cottage 1 ' .
Foursquare 1
Gambrel Barn 1
ltallanate 1
Log Houae 1
NA 2
Queen Ann 1
School House 2
Vernaeular e~
western Farm House
0 10 20 30 40 50 80 70
# of Resources
Many of the identified architectural styles have been altered over
time. This is representative of the changing tastes of the
residents of the community and the need to expand living spaces to
accommodate growing families. In total thirty-seven of the
potential resources have been altered which is 46.8% of the
seventy-nine inventoried sites within the City. Graph #4
identifies the number of alterations by architectural style.
Graph #4
Alterations by Architectural Style
Architectural Style
American Foursquare 0
Claaalcal Revival
Crafteman • :
Engl.... Cottage
F~uare
Gamb.... Barn
Itallana'-
Log House
Queen Ann
Sohool Hou••
Vernacular _._._._._._• •1
Western Farm Houae
o 5 10 16 20 26 30 86
# Altered
Within each architectural style there may be a second L,,::ntifying
architectural characteristic. A total of fourteen sites have a
secondary identifying style. Graph #5 identifies the number of
secondary styles.
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Graph #5
Secondary Styles
Sub Style
Crafhlman - Cottage
Craftsman - Gothic
Craftsman· - Vernae
Log Houae - Crafhlm
Vernacular - Cottage
Vernae - Craftsman
Vernac - Eng Cottage
Vernacular - Gothlo
Vernae - Rural Goth
Vernacular - Saltbox
Qyality
o 0,5 1 1.5 2
# of Resources
2.5
To understand the quality of the inventoried sites the
architectural styles were used in conjunction with the condition of
the potential resources. Graph #6 identifies the percentage of the
seventy-nine potential resources determined either in poor, fair of
good condition. Graph #7 is a numeric breakdown for resource
condition by historic periods.
Graph #6
% Resources Poor, Fairr Good Condition
Good
44%
Poor
14%
Historic Period
1850 - 1940
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Graph #7
Resource Condition by Historic Period
Historic Period
1850-69 ~
1860-69
1870-79 ~
1880-89 ~
1890-99 ~EiE5!mJ=ciulJJ
1900-09
1910-19
1920-29
1930-39
19....0
2o 4 6 8 10
# of Resources
_ Poor l2Z2l Fair m;m Good
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Eyaluation Criteria and Histgric Significance
Determjnatjon
using this basic information on location, quantity and quality, a
determination was conducted on each of the seventy-nine identified
sites. To assist in this evaluation additional criteria were
developed using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
designation on the National Register of Historic Places. Those
criteria are as follows:
(A) The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
(B) The site or structure shall meet one or more of the
following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places;
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life
of a person significant in local, state or national
history;
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events
that have significantly affected past social or economic
activities in the community, state or nation;
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and
remains sUbstantially as originally constructed;
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive
Characteristic of a type, period or method of
construction that was used in the past;
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material
remain to show the construction technique and stylistic
character of a given period;
(vii) The structure represent~ the work of a master,
i.e., is a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman,
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builder, architect or engineer significant in local,
state or national history;
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in
its workmanship and materials;
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the
planting scheme, plant materials or land uses of the
relevant historic period or the landscaping is consistent
with that period;
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to
yield information important in history or prehistory; or
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Appendix C contains reports for each of the resources determined to
have significance.
Significant Historjc Resources
After reviewing seventy-nine sites, thirty-three (41.7%) were
determined to have historic significance. The sites include the
Luster House, Sweek House, Ball House, Byrom House, Jurgens Barn,
Francis House, Zeke Eddy House, Little White House, Wesch House,
smith/Boone House, Barngrover Barn, Winona Cemetery, Black House,
Nyberg House, smith Row House, Richardson House, Robinson store,
Elmer House, Wager House, Minnie Skog House, Logan House, 11325·
Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Sherburn House, Methodist Church, Cipole
School, 6825 ChildS Road, Gerald Avery House, Chet Fischbuch House,
18615 Boones Ferry Road, Dunmire House, Avery Chicken Hatchery,
Tualatin Grade School and Winona Grange #271. Map #5 identifies
the location of each of these resources by historic period. Five
of the original seventy-nine sites were reviewed under an interim
standard and approved for demolition.
The age distribution of the thirty-three significant resources are
depicted in Graph #8 and Graph #9. As shown, the resources cover a
wide variety of time periods. The three largest represented time
periods are from 1890-99, 1910-19, and 1930-39.
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Graph #8
Significant Resources by Historic Period
1880-89
2
1890-99
5
Historic Period
1850 - 1899
Graph #9
Significant Resources by Historic Period
1920-29
3
1900-09
:3
1930-39
7
Historic Period
1900 - 1940
The architectural styles are also diverse, but heavily represented
by the Vernacular style. Graph #10 identifies the significant
resources by architectural style.
Map #6 identifies the location of significant resources by
architectural style.
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Graph #10 Significant Resources
by -Architectural Style
Significant Resource Style
American Foursquare
Claa.leal Revival
Craftaman
English Cottage
Foursquare
Itallanate
Log Hous.
Site
au••n Ann
School House
Vernacular
_6
1
o 6 10 16 20 26
# of Resources
Proposed Plan Policies
Identify and preserve diverse architectural styles reflecting
periods of the City's historical and architectural development,
encourage complementary design and construction for alterations
affecting historic resources and encourage relocation of historic
resources over demolition.
Identify and list additional properties to the current list of
protected historic resources.
Upon annexation, potential resources located outside of the City,
but within the City's planning area shall proceed through the
significance review, conflicting use analysis and economic, social,
environmental and energy analysis on a case by case basis.
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CHAPTER 4
CONFLICTING USE ANALYSIS
Background
The next step after completing the inventory and evaluation of
significance based on location, quantity, quality and the specific
criteria is to identify conflicting uses for the inventoried
significant resources. OAR 660-16-005 states "it is the
responsibility of the local government to identify conflicts with
inventoried Goal 5 resource sites. This is done primarily by
examining the uses allowed in broad zoning districts established by
the jurisdiction (e.g. forest and agricultural zones). A
conflicting use is one which, if allowed, could negatively impact a
Goal 5 resource. Where conflicting uses have been identified, Goal
5 resource sites may impact those uses. These impacts must be
considered in analyzing the economic, social, environmental and
energy (ESEE) consequences:
(1) Preserve the Resource site: If there are no conflicting
uses for an identified resource site, the jurisdiction
must adopt pOlicies and ordinance provisions, as
appropriate, which ensure preservation of the resource
site.
(2) Determine the Economic, Social, Environmental, and Energy
Consequences: If conflicting uses are identified, the
economic, social, environmental and energy consequences
of the conflicting uses must be determined. Both the
impacts on the resource site and on the conflicting uses
must be considered in analyzing the ESEE consequences.
The applicability and requirements of other statewide
Planning Goals must also be considered, where
appropriate, at this stage of the process. A
determination of the ESEE consequences of identified
conflicting uses is adequate if it enables a jurisdiction
to provide reasons to explain why decisions are made for
specific sites" (Oregon Administrative Rule 1981).
To initiate the conflicting use analysis, five categories were
established. These included applicable plans and policies,
existing zoning, planned public/private improvements, property
resource conditions, and other factors. The following sections
outline each of the established categories.
Appljcable plan policies
The primary guiding document for the City of Tualatin is the
Tualatin Development Code (City of Tualatin 1979). This document
contains two sections, the Community Plan and the Planning District
Standards. The Tualatin Community Plan outlines purposes of the
plan, plan policies for community growth, residential planning
districts, commercial planning districts,' industrial planning
districts, and public facilities (transportation, sewer and water).
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2.020
(1)
In addition to these plan policies there are policies for Parks and
Recreation (Parks and Recreation Mater Plan 1983) and for the
Tualatin Urban Renewal Plan (Central Urban Renewal Plan and Leveton
Tax Increment Plan 1975 and 1985). The Tualatin Community Plan
contains the bulk of the plan policies and guidance statements
which conflict with preservation of resources identified as
significant. The pOlicies and statements are listed in the
following sections with summaries identifying the conflicts. Only
policies which affect the identified significant resources, i.e.
inventoried sites, are included.
"Introduction
Purpose.
The general purpose of this Plan is to guide the
physical development of the City so as to preserve
the natural beauty of the area while accommodating
economic growth. Specifically, the Plan is intended
to define locations for both private and pUblic land
uses and to arrange these uses in a manner that
reduces conflicts and provides convenient movement
between individual land uses. The Plan is also
intended to provide for diverse living and working
environments of the highest quality" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
There is a direct conflict in arranging land uses concerning
significant historic resources if the historic use of the
resource is not considered in arranging the intended land
uses. Significant historic resource locations do not in all
cases comply with established planning district designations
and the uses permitted outright or conditionally. Examples
include residential homes in identified commercial and
industrial planning districts.
"Technical Memoranda
3.070
(4)
Economics. Housing and EmplQyment •.•
Housing. Indicators of housing growth in the City
of Tualatin include annexations, housing starts,
land subdivision, and lot development.
(b) Projected need ••••
(i) Housing constructed over the next 10 years
is generally predictable in terms of type, form
and density. Long-term housing development is
less predictable and, given historical
patterns, it is realistic to assume that long-
term housing development will take the form of
smaller units and higher densities.
(ii) Factors that will affect the long-term
development of housing in the City are the mix
between single-family and multi-family housing,
the declining household size, the amount of
household income, and divorce rates. If
current predictions regarding the trends
occurring in the region hold true, it is
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estimated that between 1990 and 1995 a reversal
in the current pattern of the ratio between
single-family and mUlti-family housing will
begin to occur. By the year 2000, it is
projected that the City could actually have
approximately 1,300 more multi-family housing
units than single~family housing units ff (City
of Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
The assumption of higher densities for housing infers that to
accommodate predicted increases in multifamily units all
designated multifamily lands will need to be developed to
maximum densities. This assumption would probably require
removal of significant historic resources on multifamily lands
to accommodate the anticipated multifamily housing needs.
"3.080
(1)
Public Facilities and Services.
Transportation.
(a) Tualatin's heavy dependence on the automobile.
encourages urban sprawl, ignores energy
conservation, and threatens Tualatin's quiet, rural
character with the traffic it generates. The
transportation inventory includes the measurement of
current street traffic, a major street system
inventory, an analysis of existing street capacity,
an inventory of public transportation service in
Tualatin, and a measurement of travel
characteristics" (City of Tualatin 1979).
Conflict ,Sumaary:
The above statement indicates the automobile is in direct
conflict with preserving· significant historic resources due to
urban sprawl and associated transportation networks. The
sprawl associated with the automobile has a tendency to create
new development and either new or increased rights-of-way
(ROW) to accommodate the increased traffic volumes. This in
turn creates a conflict with significant historic resources
located in close proximity to existing ROW by virtue of
Tualatin's past rural and agricultural development which
generally located buildings close to existing roadways for
ease of access.
"Community Growth
The
The fOllowing are
formulate the Plan.
describe the Plan's
4.050 General Growth Objectives.
general objectives used as a guide to
objectives are positive statements to
intent to:
(1) Provide a plan that will accommodate a popUlation
range of 22,000 to 29,000 people •••.
(4) Provide a plan that will create an environment for
the orderly and efficient transition from rural to
urban land uses ••..
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(6) Arrange the various land uses so as to minimize land
use conflicts and maximize the' use of pUblic
facilities as growth occurs ...•
(9) Prepare a plan providing a variety of living and
working environments.
(10) Encourage the highest quality physical design for
future development ....
(18) FUlly develop the industrial area located in
Washington County west of the City only when
adequate transportation facilities are available and
the area has been annexed to the City and served
with water and sewer services" (City of Tualatin
1979).
Conflict Summary:
1) Providing a plan which allows for a population of 29,000
has the potential to require removal of significant historic
resources. This assumption is based on the need for all
available land to accommodate the anticipated housing,
commercial and industrial activities.
4) Due to Tualatin's rural agricultural history the
transition from rural to urban also leads to new development
and potential removal of significant historic resources. This
assumption can be supported by the number of older homes which
may have had historic significance which were removed for new
development before their value to the community could be
determined. Examples would include the Hedges House, Smith
House, original Tualatin High School and Cimino House.
6) Due in part to the deficiency of a comprehensive historic
resource inventory at the time of original plan development,
land uses and planning districts have not been organized to
prevent or mitigate the conflicts with significant historic
resources. Conflicts have been created in areas where
significant historic resources are now in commercial,
industrial, or multifamily planning districts where they are
considered non-conforming uses.
9) Significant historic.resources are located in various
planning districts throughout the community. Those resources
located in multifamily, commercial and industrial districts
are classified as non-conforming and may remain under strict
standards. The non-conforming use is in direct conflict with
the plan ~ap and identified appropriate uses. Little
consideration has been given to utilizing significant historic
resources as alternative housing or commercial options. This
in turn reduces the amount of variety the plan intends to
provide.
10) Requiring the highest quality physical design may
conflict with the physical design of significant historic
resources by allowing architectural styles which are not
compatible with the existing architecture. Measures should be
taken to ensure design compatibility with significant historic
resources, where practical, so that past distinctive
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architectural elements or styles are not lost in the new
design techniques and styles.
18) Full development indicates development of all vacant land
-and redevelopment of existing lands. The redevelopment has
the potential for removal of significant historic resources
without consideration of impacts on the community's identity.
"Residential planning·Districts
5.030 General Objectives. The following are general
objectives used to guide the development of the residential
housing element of the Plan. They describe the Plan's intent
to:
(1) Provide for the housing needs of existing and future
City residents .•..
(4) Locate higher density development where it is
convenient to the City's commercial core, near
schools, adjacent to arterial and collector streets
and, as much as possible, in areas with existing
mUlti-family housing" (City of Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
1) This policy has been implemented through the plan map and
the identification of various areas for multifamily housing.
In establishing these designations the impact on significant
historic resources was not considered and conflicts have been
created. These conflicts can be lessened by establishing
policies for retention of significant historic resources in
providing housing needs.
4) By locating higher residential density near the commercial
core, pressure has been added to remove significant historic
resources to accommodate new development. Due to the location
of several significant historic resources in higher density
residential areas around the commercial core, the policy is
implying that removal of the resources is acceptable. This
, policy should be tempered with a policy to integrate
significant historic resources into development site design.
"5.040
describes
(1)
(3)
Planning District Objectives. This section
the purpose of each residential planning district.
Low Density Residential Planning District (RL). To
provide areas of the City suitable for single-family
dwellings and manufactured homes. Common-wall
dwelling units and small-lot subdivisions may be
allowed by conditional use permit. The maximum
density of any residential use in this district
shall not exceed 5 dwelling units per acre. The
raising of agricultural animals and the construction
of agricultural structures may be allowed by
conditional use permit in those portions of the
District designated on the Plan Map ••••
Medium-High Pensity Residential Planning District
(RMH). To provide areas of the City suitable for
garden apartments or higher density condominium
developments. Residential density less than 11
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dwelling units per acre will not be permitted. The
maximum density of any residential use in this
district shall not exceed 15 dwelling units per
acre. The raising of agricultural animals and the
construction of agricultural structures may be .
allowed by conditional use permit in those portions
of the district designated on the Plan Map" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
1) There are conflicts with this particular purpose
statement. providing single family dwellings could be viewed
as only newer structures which could cause the removal of
significant historic resources. Furthermore, the form of the
new development has conflicted with significant historic
resources. Plan policies should be developed which attempt .to
integrate significant historic resources into the design of
new residential housing developments.
3) The conflict with historic resources and this pQrpose
statement is the removal of structures to allow for
mUltifamily development to occur. Additionally no policy
statements have been developed to integrate historic resources
into multifamily development.
"Commercial Planning Districts
6.030 Objectives. The following are general objectives
used to guide the development of this Plan:
(1) Encourage commercial development ••••
(7) Locate land-extensive commercial uses, such as
automobile, truck and machinery sales and rental, in
the City's Western Industrial District" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Sum:mary:
1) Encouraging commercial develop",,8nt implies new
construction with no reference to maintaining the existing
commercial development or for the adaptive reuse of
significant historic resources located in commercial planning
districts, such as residential homes, for commercial use.
7) Locating land extensive commercial uses may require
removal of historic resources in the western industrial area
to accommodate the anticipated uses. This conflicts with
preserving significant historic resources located there. In
most cases this assumption is correct based on the internal
space requirements for industrial users. There are some cases
where a significant historic resource is large enough to
accommodate industrial users as office space. Policies should
be developed to preserve these resources where appropriate.
"6.040 Commercial Planning District Objectives. This
section describes the purpose of each commercial planning
district.
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(1) Office commercial Planning District (CO). To
provide areas suitable for professional office uses
adjacent to or across from residential areas.
Restaurants may be allowed by conditional use permit
when designed as an integral part of a major office
complex. It is the intent of this district to
provide for office development ranging in size from
small buildings with one or two tenants to large
complexes housing business headquarters offices. In
the design of development in this district, care
shall be taken to preserve significant natural
resources and to provide extensive perimeter
landscaping, especially adjacent to residential
areas and streets ..••
(4) Central Commercial Planning District (CC). To
provide areas for a full range of retail,
professional and service uses of the kinds usually
found in downtown areas patronized by pedestrians.
Civic, social and cultural functions that serve the
general community are also appropriate. The Central
Commercial Planning District is almost entirely
within the downtown portion of the urban renewal
area. The Urban Renewal Plan contains extensive
development policies and design standards that apply
to this district. These policies and standards are
intended to help create a village atmosphere in the
downtown area. Multiple-family housing is
appropriate in certain areas of this district, as
specified in the Urban Renewal Plan.
(5) General Commercial Planning District (CG). To
provide areas suitable for a full range of
commercial uses, including those uses that are
inappropriate for neighborhood, office or central
commercial areas. This district is particularly
suitable for automobile/service-oriented businesses,
excluding automobile, truck and machinery sales and
rental, located along the freeway and major
arterials. Because of their location, these uses
are highly visible to large numbers of passing
motorists. Commercial development along the freeway
provides perhaps the only lasting impression of
Tualatin for many travelers. Therefore, careful
attention shall be given to site and structure
design for development in this district, including
signs, choice of materials, and landscaping,
particularly in and around parking areas" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict su.aary:
l} Conflicts exist with this policy due to the intent of
providing office development and no indication of adaptive
reuse of existing historic structures which may be located in
the Office Commercial Planning District. Where significant
historic resource structures are larqe enough to accommodate
office uses, policies should be provided to encourage adaptive
reuse.
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4) The language which is contained in this policy does not
reflect the present condition or identification of historic
resources in the Central Urban Renewal area. This language
needs to be modified to be consistent with the Central Urban
Renewal plan which identifies historic resources and policies
to encourage rehabilitation and conservation.
5) Providing a full range of commercial uses does not take
into consideration existing uses within significant-historic
structures or reuse of the structures for other commercial
activities. Attempts should be made to encourage uses which
are appropriate for the architectural style and size of a
significant historic resources.
"Industrial Planning Districts
7.030 Objectives. The following are general objectives
used to guide development of the Plan and that should guide
implementation of the Plan's recommendations:
(1) Encourage new industrial development •..•
(6) FUlly develop the Western Industrial District,
providing full transportation, sewer, and water
services prior to or as development occurs" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict SUJIDIa.rY:
1) Encouragement of new industrial development assumes
significant historic resources are not present or are
expendable for economic growth. In some cases integration of
a significant historic resource into an industrial development
design is possible and should be encouraged.
6) Fully developing the western industrial area has no policy
for preserving significant historic resources. The history of
the industrial areas was as agricultural farms which have been
displaced and buildings demolished for economic gain and
urbanization.
"7.040 Industrial Planning District Objectives. This
section describes the purpose of each industrial planning
district •.••
(2) Light Manufacturing Planning District (ML).
(a) Suitable for warehousing, wholesaling and light
manufacturing processes that are not hazardous
-and that do not create undue amounts of noise,
dust, odor, vibration or smoke. Also suitable,
with appropriate restrictions, are retail sale
of products not allowed for sale in General
Commercial areas. Rail access and open storage
allowed in these areas will conform to defined
architectural, landscape and environmental
design standards.
(b) The purpose of this district is to provide
sites for industrial uses that are more
compatible with adjacent commercial and
residential uses and would serve to buffer
heavy industrial uses. Certain heavier
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industrial uses may be allowed as conditional
uses. Banks and restaurants may be allowed to
provide service to industrial businesses and
employees, as may land-extensive commercial
uses such as automobile, truck and equipment
sales and rental. Such uses would be sUbject
to distance restrictions from residential
areas.
(3) General Manufacturing Planning District (MG).
(a) suitable for light industrial uses and also for
a wide range of heavier manufacturing and
processing activities. Such areas could be
expected to be more unsightly and to have more
adverse environmental effects. Rail access and
open storage would be allowed in this area,
conforming to defined architectural, landscape
and environmental design standards.
(b) The heaviest industrial uses that are
environmentally adverse or pose a hazard to
life and safety will not be allowed" (City of
Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
2) and 3) The purposes of the ML and MG Planning Districts
are to provide areas for land-extensive commercial activities
and industrial uses. Because of these basic assumptions and
land use identifications, no significance has been given the
history of the community and the significant historic
resources which are located in these areas.
"Plan Map Areas
9.031 Area 1. This portion of the Plan comprises the city's
central area and is described in the City's adopted Urban
Renewal Plan. The Urban Renewal Plan is a separate plan, but
considered an element of this Plan. This Plan has been
drafted to minimize any land use conflicts between uses on the
periphery of the Urban Renewal area. Map 9-3, "Central
Tualatin Urban Renewal Area Planning Districts," shows the
Urban Renewal boundary, the Core Area parking District
boundary, land use blocks within the Urban Renewal Area,
minimum lot sizes for blocks within the Urban Renewal Area,
and the designation of which blocks require a Master Plan to
be submitted for development.
9.032 Area 2. Located directly south of the Urban Renewal
Area and west of the Interstate 5 Freeway (1-5), this area
comprises most of the City's residential land west of 1-5 and
north of Avery Street. Being close to downtown, the area has
a higher propo~tion of mUlti-family dwellings than other
areas, with the northern and eastern portions of the area com-
prising medium-low, medium-high and high density mUlti-family
residential development. The southern portion of the area is
predominantly low density residential. The Tualatin
Elementary School is located in the center of the area at the
intersection of Boones Ferry Road and sagert Streets. The
northeasterly portion of· the area includes large-scale
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commercial uses that are included in the Schnitzer Investment
Corporation Planned Unit Development (PUD) .. The commercial
uses in this section of the PUD are proposed to include
primarily headquarters office space for major firms and
supporting commercial services such as restaurants. The
western side of this area is bordered by a light industrial
Plan designation, while a portion of the area's northern
boundary is bordered by the Burlington Northern Railway tracks
and mixed industrial and commercial designations.
9.033 Area 3. This area is characterized by low density
residential development. Part of the City's greenway loop
system traverses the Area. A new neighborhood park is
proposed for this area. The area's northwestern corner is
bordered by a Light Manufacturing Planning District, while the
western and southwestern boundaries are bordered by land out-
side the Urban Growth Boundary.
9.034 Area 4. This area lies south of Avery street,
between the Interstate 5 Freeway and Boones Ferry Road. The
predominant land use is low density residential. A new
elementary school located east of Boones Ferry Road, between
Blake and Ibach streets, is currently being constructed and
will serve students from the south Tualatin area. A large
greenway loop passes through this area to connect with the
remainder of the loop in Area 3. The area is bordered on the
east by the Interstate 5 Freeway and on the south by land out-
side the Urban Growth Boundary.
9.035 Area 5. Located east of the Interstate 5 Freeway,
this area is primarily designated for low density residential
uses, but contains substantial mUlti-family and commercial use
north of sagert street and west of SW 65th Avenue. Meridian
Park Hospital is located in this area on the northeast corner
of SW 65th Avenue and Borland Road. Commercial land uses are
located along the Interstate 5 Freeway, and on Nyberg street
from 1-5 to SW 65th Avenue. A major greenway loop surrounds a
majority of the area's perimeter, including a greenway shown
along the Tualatin River frontage. A new neighborhood park is
proposed. The eastern and southern boundaries of this area
are adjacent to land outside the Urban Growth Boundary.
9.036 Area 6. Encompassing the northwestern quadrant of
the City, this area's land uses are predominantly low density
residential. An area designated medium-low density
residential paralleling SW l08th Avenue is shown as
appropriate for mobile residential unit parks. A greenway
extends along the Tualatin River, and a new neighborhood park
is proposed. Lands north of Hazelbrook Road are within the
lOO-year and lO-year flood plain area and thus have restricteq
development potential.
9.038 Area 8. This area includes the portion of the City
and study area located north of the Tualatin River.
Interstate 5 bisects the area and crosses SW Lower Boones
Ferry Road at one of the City's two interchanges. The area is
characterized by mixed land uses, with commercial and
industrial uses being the predominant types of development.
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Automobile-oriented uses such as motels, restaurants and
automobile service stations are concentrated adjacent to the
interchange, together with some commercial office buildings.
Industrial uses are located further away from the interchange.
Except for two mobile home parks and a duplex sUbdivision, no
new residential development is planned for Area 8. The Plan
proposes additional general commercial and light manufacturing
uses south of Jean Road, and general commercial, light
manufacturing and heavy manufacturing uses north of Jean Road.
9.039 Area 9 - Leyeton Industrial Area. The Leveton area is
marked by a great diversity of land uses and opportunities.
Much of the frontage along Highway 99W has been developed for
many years. The largest single un-developed parcel within the
Industrial Planning Area, and, at 217 acres, one of the
largest in the entire Portland metropolitan region, is here.
There is a great deal of vacant land available in a variety of
acreages. The area includes approximately 522 acres of land
of which approximately 33 are developed. A detailed
discussion of the existing land uses, and planning issues and
considerations is given in the Technical Memorandum. There
are three sub-areas in this area. Each has a different
character and is described separately below:
9.040 Area 10 - Walgraeve Industrial Area. The Walgraeve
area has excellent development potential. This is described
in detail in the Technical Memorandum. It contains a very
high percentage of large lots of over 10'acres and is largely
undeveloped. It contains approximately 380 acres with
approximately 86 acres developed. Some of the largest
industrial users within the community are in this area. The
General Manufacturing (MG) Planning District is to be used in
this area, as it reflects many of the existing land uses and
gives maximum development flexibility. There are no residen-
tial areas adjacent to the walgraeve area •••.
9.043 Area 13 - Hazelbrook PIonning Area. The Hazelbrook
area has three main components: the higher density residential
area, the single family area, and the commercial facilities.
(1) The higher density residential area is located along
the north side of Tualatin Road extending from the
commercial area at the highway intersection to
approximately the east end of the manufacturing park
area to the south. This area is designated for
higher residen~ial densities due to its proximity to
the major employment center and its excellent
transportation access. A density gradient approach
is used with the RMH and RML Planning Districts in
order to provide for a transition from the
commercial uses to the single family areas. This
area works well to help meet the City's overall
housing objectives, as can be seen in [Table 9-1].
(2) North and east of the higher density development is
a large area slated for the RL district. Much of
the land north of Hazelbrook Road is in the 100-year
floodplain. Development will be limited due to this
physical limitation and the regulations of the
City's Floodplain District. Along and south of the
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road, however, the lands will be available for low
density residential development involving
traditional single family sUbdivisions, and, through
the conditional use process, clustered housing
styles" (City of Tualatin 1979).
Conflict Summary:
The primary conflict with the plan map areas is the lack of
identification of significant historic resources. The past
development patterns assist in defining the various areas of
the community while establishing an areas character. without
reference to the historical context of an area the plan
language is tailored specifically for anticipated new
development. This oversight can be rectified by development
of a history of the community and its development patterns to
be used in conjunction with the identification of the plan map
areas.
"Transportation
11.030 Objectives of the Transportation Plan. The objectives
of the Transportation Plan are to:
(1) Provide a system of streets and other forms of
transportation which link each part of the community
into a unified Whole, and one which will safely,
efficiently, and economically move traffic to and
through the area when it is fUlly urbanized ..•.
(26) Require developers to aid development of the roadway
system by dedicating or reservation of needed right-
of-ways and by adopting setbacks and other required
standards that will keep buildings from interfering
with future road requirements" (City of Tualatin
1979) ..
Conflict Su.aary:
The conflict with objectives 1 and 26 is the increased need
for additional right-of-way (ROW) to accommodate development.
By providing the added ROW a number of significant historic
resources are impacted by either requiring removal of the
resources to allow full street development or by placing
streets in close proximity to the resources and further
diminishing the original setting. Right-of-way alignments
should consider the impacts on significant historic resources
and where appropriate be adjusted.
"Parks and Recreation Plan
15.020 Objectives. The following are the objectives of the
Park and Recreation Plan. These objectives are to: •. ·
(16) Whenever possible, locate neighborhood par} ,
adjacent to school sites" (City of Tualatirc 1983).
Conflict Sumaary:
There are a number of historic resources which are located
adjacent to school sites. Attempting to provide a park
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adjacent to school sites could cause the removal of
significant historic resources. When park acquisitions are
considered the location of significant historic resources
should be factored into the acquisition proposal.
"Central Urban Renewal Plan
Goal 1: Commercial Development
Objective b: Encourage the development of existing
Central Commercial land before redesignating other land
within the Renewal Area as Central Commercial" (City of
Tualatin 1975).
Conflict Summary:
Developing existing central commercial land could encourage
the removal of significant historic resources. This is
tempered by the Central Urban Renewal Plan policy statement to
encourage rehabilitation and conservation of buildings with
historic merit.
"Goal 5: TransportatiQn
Objective b: Support the implementation of the street
improvements described in the TransportatiQn Element of
the Tualatin CQmmunity Plan" (City Qf Tualatin 1975).
Conflict Sumaary:
As previously stated, additional ROW may require remQval Qf
significant histQric reSQurces withQut pQlicies and design
parameters which allow retention Qf the resource sites. The
exact implicatiQn Qf street widening projects cannot be
determined at this time due the lack of detailed analysis of
future traffic demands.
"outline of Project Activities
D. Public ImprQvements
b. RQads and Streets, BQones Ferry RQad. Between
Martinazzi Avenue and Tualatin-Sherwood Road, widen to
accommodate two lanes of traffic plus a continuous left
turn lane and bike lanes. A traffic signal was
constructed at the intersection of Tualatin Road and
Boones Ferry Road by the Commission in 1985. South Qf
Tualatin-SherwoQd RQad, preserve as tWQ-lane with
continuous left turn lane and bike lanes" (city Qf
Tualatin 1975).
Conflict Sumaary:
The potential conflict with this statement is the widening of
BQones Ferry Road which CQuld impact the preservatiQn Qf the
"Robinson Store," the House at 18615 Boones Ferry Road
(Baranzano), and the "Methodist Church". The width and
alignment of the right-Qf-way (ROW) should take into account
the location of these reSQurces and 'the importance they have
to the community.
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"Tonka/Warm springs/Downtown LooP street This is a proposed
collector street that will ring the downtown area. This
collector will greatly enhance access to the commercial uses
and will improve access to many areas. It will also help
define the southern boundary of the downtown. It begins on
the south with the existing Tonka street and Warm Springs
street which were joined and moved to the southeast, crossing
Martinazzi south of Fred Meyer. The new street will move east
to the freeway where it will turn north. After going under
Nyberg Street in a tunnel near the interchange ramps, the
street will join the existing private street that serves the
commercial uses between K-Mart and the freeway. At the
northern edge of the K-Mart property the street will turn
west, moving along the north K-Mart pro~erty line until it
reaches a point between Safeway and the City Offices Building.
At this point the road will turn south and generally run
parallel to the City Offices Building. At a point near
perpendicular to Seneca street the street will then turn west
until it intersects with Seneca street and Martinazzi Avenue.
This entire street will be a special section, but will
generally follow Street Section Cb and be modified as specific
areas warrant" (City of Tualatin 1975).
Conflict Su.aary:
The intended development of the Loop Road has potential
conflicts with the Nyberg House located adjacent to the route
of the ROW. In designing a right-of-way corridor, attempts
should be made to minimize the detrimental effects of a street
on this significant resource.
Existjng planning pistrict Standards
The City of Tualatin utilizes a one map system for establishing the
various zoning areas for the City. This system combines the plan
designation and zoning designation into one and identifies them as
planning districts. The plan policies identified in the previ~us
section assist in determining the appropriate uses within the
various planning districts. Each of the thirty-three sites
determined to have significance lies within a designated planning
district within the City. In a number of the planning districts
certain uses permitted outright or conditionally conflict with the
preservation of the identified resource. Table 3 is a list of the
significant historic resources, their respective planning
districts, and notation if a conflict exists between the existing
use and permitted or conditional uses. There are a number of
conflicts which exist between the present use and the listed
permitted or conditional use within the particular planning
district for the various sites. Appendix 0 identifies the existing
use for each of the above identified significant historic resource
sites. The primary conflict identified is residential uses in
commercial and industrial planning districts. Residential uses are
not permitted in commercial or industrial planning areas of the
community outright. Non-conforming uses are allowed to continue,
but once the use stops it is not allowed to return. Aesthetic
improvements to non-conforming are allowed, but not alteration or
expansion. .
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TABLE 3
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Planned Public/Private Improyements
The city's five year financial planning process outlines various
pUblic improvement projects. These projects include improvements
for transportation, sewer and water systems. Review of these
documents from 1987 to the present indicates a number of projects
which could have impacts on the identified significant historic
resources. Many of these projects will occur within the public ROW
and will have no direct impact on significant historic resources.
Others will require obtaining additional ROW or easements to allow
the improvements to occur.
Chapter 11 of the Tualatin Development Code identifies the various
ROW widths for arterial and collector streets. Analysis of the
planned ROW's indicates the Black House is in direct conflict with
the planned street width for Myslony street. To provide the
intended ROW the structure will have to either be relocated or
demolished. An additional option would be to realign the
centerline of the road to preserve the structure.
A second street widening project is for Boones Ferry Road. A
nUmber of significant historic resources are located along this
transportation corridor, including the house at 18615 (Baranzano),
Robinson store, Methodist Church, Sherburn House, Logan House,
Tualatin Grade School and Richardson House. Three of the resources
(18615, Robinson Store and Methodist Church) are located in the
downtown area which will see increased development and increased
street width to accommodate anticipated traffic demands. The
actual effect on the potential street widening projects is unknown
at this time and cannot be determined until further traffic
analysis is conducted. The remaining significant historic
resources on Boones Ferry Road should not be impacted by street
improvements due to adequate existing setbacks •.
The city is also presently working on compliance with the
Transportation Planning Rule. This program will modify the street
width requirements throughout the City and redefine some alignments
of streets. After reviewing the draft information for this project
the new ROW widths in most cases do not negatively impact those
resources determined to have historic significance. The
realignment of an east/west street (identified as Quarry Road in
the Leveton Tax Increment Plan) in the industrial area between
124th Avenue and cipole Road will cause some conflicts with the
Fischbuch House. The proposed new alignment for this road would
place the house in close proximity or within the identified ROW.
Due to the intended alignment of this public ROW the removal of
this structure is likely to occur.
chapter 11 identifies potential new intersection locations. The
most significant of these projects is the reconstruction of the
Tualatin Road/Herman Road intersection. The planned improvements
in this area directly affect the Ball House constructed in 1870.
preliminary examination of alternatives for this realignment has
shown various locations for the new intersection. The worst case
scenario would require the removal of the Ball House. Other
options would require acquisition of portions of the land on which
the Ball House is located to provide ROW for the project.
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Another pUblic improvement is the Tualatin Commons. This 17-acre
project by the Tualatin Development Commission is proposed to
redevelop the downtown area on currently Development Commission
owned land which will be sold to private developers. No
significant historic resources lie within the project boundary.
However,- the project is adjacent to the Winona Grange. preliminary
master planning indicates the Grange would be located adjacent to a
civic/entertainment area.
The final public improvement in present planning is for the
extension of Sagert street to the east of its present terminus at
65th street. The extension of this street could affect the
Barngrover Barn. This is due to the unknown location of the
proposed extension of Sagert street to the east and potential local
street development.
Private improvements are less identifiable due to the nature and
timing of development. In most cases these improvements will not
be detrimental to the identified significant historic resources
based on current development practices. This category includes
private utility lines for cable television, natural gas lines and
telephone utilities. Most of these improvements are done within
the public ROW or over private easements.
Property Resoyrce Condjtion
At the time of resource inventory a generalized assessment of the
condition of each property was conducted. This analysis was not a
detailed assessment conducted by a structural engineer or by the
fire district. It was based on a visual inspection and comparison
with other potential historic resources. The categories used for
this evaluation were "good", "fair" and "poor". A structure
considered to be in good condition has no apparent exterior
structural deficiencies and was in good repair (roof, windows,
doors, foundation, siding, etc.). A structure in fair condition
was in need of some exterior repair. This indicated that some
aspect of the structure was deficient and needed attention to
retain the architectural integrity of the structure. A structure
classified in poor condition was in need of major repair work, the
building was not in structurally sound condition and substantial
work to make the building functionally usable would be needed.
Table 4 identifies the condition of the various significant
historic resources.
Overall the condition of the identified significant structures is
good or fair. Seventeen (53%) were rated in good condition.
Fourteen (44%) were rated in fair condition and one (3%) was in
poor condition. In all cases work will be required to maintain the
structures in a usable condition. There is a cost associated with
this maintenance and upkeep which cannot be determined unless a
detailed structural analysis is conducted to determine the
deficiencies. In general the significant sites are in sound
condition and could be further preserved with ongoing maintenance.
Maintenance and upkeep are considered a normal function of property
ownership and assists in maintaining property values.
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TABLE 4
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Other Factors
A number of regional plans were reviewed for policies which may
have been in conflict with the preservation of historic resources.
Documents included Land Use, Transportation and Air Quality
(LUTRAQ) (October 1992), Metro Greenspaces (1992), Region 2040
(Draft 1992), Washington County Urban Planning Area Agreement
(1988) and the Clackamas County Urban Growth Management Agreement
(1992). The only document with potential conflicts concerning
historic resources was LUTRAQ. contained in this study are transit
oriented development (TOO) locations. Several of these TOO's are
located in the Tualatin area. The location of one TOO on Tualatin-
Sherwood Road potentially conflicts with preserving a resource.
More in-depth study at the local level needs to be conducted to
determine the implications of the LUTRAQ study.
Proposed Plan Policies
Enhance property values and increase economic and financial
benefits to the City and its inhabitants.
Identify and resolve conflicts between the preservation of historic
resources and alternative land uses.
Integrate the management of historic resources into public and
private land management and development processes.
Carry out the provisions of statewide Planning Goal 5.
Review the impacts on historic resources When pUblic improvement
projects are proposed.
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CHAPTER 5
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ENERGY ANALYSIS
Background
To meet the requirements of OAR-660-16-000, an economic, social,
environmental and energy (ESEE) analysis must be conducted for
inventoried resources determined to have historic significance.
The evaluation methodology to meet the ESEE requirement has been
approached with a broad view according to planning district
designation. This category is further broken down to individual
properties with identified specific conflicts. The need for a site
specific evaluation is based on the Oregon Supreme Court decision
concerning Columbia Steel Castings Co. v. City of Portland. This
case focused on OAR-660-16 and the need for the conflicting use and
ESEE analysis for specific resource sites under Goal 5. The
holding in the case was that area wide findings were inadequate and
need to be detailed enough to determine the impacts on a specific
resource site.
For this review the planning districts include:
1. Low Density Residential (RL District)
2. MUltifamily Residential (Medium to Low Density - RML, Medium
to High Density - RMH and High Density High Rise - RH/HR
Districts) ,
3. Commercial (Office Commercial - CO and Central Commercial - CC
Districts)
4. Manufacturing (General Manufacturing - MG District)
For purposes of this review the term "conflicting use" means a
permitted or conditional use allowed by the Tualatin Development
Code which conflicts with the historic use of the property.
Examples might include additional housing on a site located in a RL
District or a single family residence in a commercial planning
district. The term "adaptive reuse" in the context of this study
means modifying the historic use of a resource to a use or activity
which is allowed under the respective planning district
designation.
Low Densitv Resid~ntial Planning Distrjct (RL)
Description of Potential Conflicting Uses: The Low Density
Residential (RL) Planning District allows for single family
development and other uses permitted by Section 40.020 of the
Tualatin Development Code (TDC). Conditional uses are listed under
40.030, TDC and include as examples churches, schools and
hospitals. The minimum lot size in this district is 7,000 square
feet for permitted uses and 6,000 square feet for conditional uses.
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Fourteen structures in this planning district have met the historic
designation criteria requirements. This is 42% of the overall
significant resources. Conflicting uses in this planning district
are considered minimal due to the planned residential character.
single family development and allowable conditional uses are the
identified uses to continue into the future. Development pressure
is likely to occur on parcels which have not been partitioned or
subdivided. Eleven of the identified resource sites are large
enough to be divided into smaller parcels. Allowing development
adjacent to these resources may affect the historic character of a
specific resource contributed by the adjoining open space,
outbuildings or associated landscape features.
other conflicts to preservation may include deteriorated building
condition. A structure which has minimal physical integrity may
not have as much value as a significant historic resource for
protection purposes. Eight of the significant resources in the RL
District (57%) have been determined to be in good condition. six
are in fair condition (43%) and none are in poor condition.
Programmed City pUblic improvements which may affect a historic
resource may also be considered a potential conflict to
preservation. Review of the City's pUblic facilities plan
indicates no short or long-term sanitary sewer, storm drainage,
transportation or water system projects which would detrimentally
affect any of the significant historic resources in the RL
District.
One of the resources within the RL Planning District is a pUblic
educational building rather than a residential structure. This is
the Tualatin Grade School, which is presently used by the Tigard-
Tualatin School District. Two of the resources are agricultural
barns.
Economic
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: Historic
resources have increasingly been recognized as having value to
society as examples of a particular architectural style, by
providing a link with the past or because of identification
with important or notable person(s) or a significant event.
The interest which has resulted from this recognition often
has economic side effects, as visitors are attracted to an
area to view historic resources and spend money in local
business establishments (e.g. restaurants and retail stores),
which benefits the local economy.
In addition to having value as potential visitor attractions,
historic resources also may have special economic value to
some individuals as residences. This value may be derived
from others with an appreciation of the resources' intrinsic
character and willingness to pay higher purchase prices, or
from the land use or tax beDefits associated with ownership of
some historic resources (e.g. properties on the National
Register of Historic Places). These special values are unique
to historic resources, and are diminished or lost if the
resource is inappropriately altered, relocated or demolished.
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There are also economic benefits derived from alteration,
restoration or remodeling of a historic resource. These
improvement projects provide construction-related jobs within
the community.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The most
significant impact of allowing conflicting uses in whole or in
part is the potential demolition, relocation or reduction in
the integrity of a historic site. Allowing conflicting uses
could provide an expanded construction industry job base and
increased potential for tax revenue. The addition of new
structures could have an overall effect of lowering individual
tax burdens while increasing the need for local services.
New structures also supply additional City revenue through
building permits and connection to City sewer and water
services. There is likely to be significant economic pressure
to remove historic resources from sites in this planning
district which are large enough to develop. If development of
a historic resource site is proposed, it could incorporate the
historic resource into the development. The exception could
be to a resource with severe structural integrity problems.
specific Impacts
There are eleven sites which have the potential to be
partitioned or subdivided with conflict to the identified
resource. The resQurces are on sites larger than 14,000
square feet (.32 acres). These include the Byrom House,
Jurgens Farm (barn), Zeke Eddy House, Barngrover Barn,
Richardson House, Minnie Skog House, Logan House, Sherburn
House, Gerald Avery House, Dunmire House and Tualatin Grade
School. The Francis House, Elmer House, Luster House, and
Avery Chicken Hatchery are not large enough to be partitioned
or subdivided under existing lot size requirements. Appendix
D details parcel size and 1990 assessed land values for the
identified significant resource sites and other inventoried
sites.
In determining land values a base of $26,000 was established
for a lot with a structure using Washington County tax records
(Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation
1990). Undeveloped land may have an assessed value less than
$26,000. using current market conditions undeveloped lots
could range from $30,000 to $50,000 using information
available from the Building Industry Journal (Home Builders
Association of Metropolitan Portland 1992).
Luster House: The Luster House is located on a .19-acre
parcel (8,276 square feet). The site is not large enough to
create two usable lots using the 7,000 square foot minimum lot
size. The most viable economic benefit is to retain the
structure and continue the use as a residential dwelling.
Demolition of the structure and construction of anew dwelling
may add additional taxable value, but only through substantial
capital outlay to purchase the site and building which are
assessed at $26,00 and $34,860 respectively.
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Byrom House: The Byrom House is located on a .33-acre parcel
(14,374 square feet). The site is large enough to create two
usable lots using the 7,000 square foot minimum lot size. To
create the two lots would require removal of the structure due
to its placement in the center of the property. The most
viable economic use is to retain the structure and continue
the use as a residential dwelling. Demolition of the
structure and construction of new dwellings may add additional
taxable value and private economic gains, but only through
substantial capital outlay to purchase the site and building
which are assessed at $26,000 and $83,358 respectively.
Jurgens Farm (barn): The Jurgens Barn is located on a 1.81-
acre parcel (78,843 square feet) with development potential
for 11 lots. Retention of the barn would reduce the amount of
available developable land to ten lots and could diminish the
potential economic return. Alternatively, the barn could be
integrated into new development proposals preserving the
resource. There would still be a value associated with the
retained structure, possibly as a community or neighborhood
building.
Francis House: The Francis House is located on a .22-acre
parcel (9,583 square feet). The site is not large enough to
establish a second lot and meet City minimum lot size
requirements. The most viable economic use is to retain the
structure in its present location and continue the use as a
residential dwelling. Demolition of the structure and
construction of a new dwelling may add additional taxable
value and private economic gains, but only through substantial
capital outlay to purchase the site and building which are
assessed at $26,00 and $74,580 respectively.
Zeke Eddy House: The Zeke Eddy House is located on a .46-acre
parcel (20,037 square feet). The site is large enough to
establish a second lot and meet City minimum lot size
requirements. The existing position of the structure on the
site would not allow a second dwelling unless the existing
dwelling were demolished or relocated. This assumption is
based on the existing building setbacks which do not provide
an opportunity for lot line adjustments. Variance approval is
a potential option to provide an additional buildable lot.
The most viable economic use is to retain the structure in its
present location and continue the use as a residential
dwelling. Demolition of the structure and construction of two
new dwellings may add additional taxable value and private
economic gain, but only through substantial capital outlay to
purchase the site and building which are assessed at $29,900
and $62,510 respectively.
BarngrQver Barn: This site is 18.25 acres which could
accQmmodate a significant residential subdivisiQn. Using a
standard Qf 3.6 dwelling units per grQss acre based Qn present
density calculatiQns fQr new residential development Qf large
parcels, which includes rQads and Qther improvements, a
potential of sixty-six parcels can be created. This has the
potential to create $1,716,000 of increased assessed land
value, plus the value Qf sixty-six new structures. The dollar
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value is established using a base of $26,000 per parcel for
assessed land value using Washington County tax roll
information. Dependent on specific market conditions the
potential market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot.
By developing this site to residential housing substantial
economic gains could be actualized by a developer and property
owner. Fortunately, the parcel is large enough that the barn
could be integrated into a subdivision design. The economic
loss would be the loss of one or two parcels at an assessed
value of approximately $26,000 per parcel and the associated
reduced revenue from building permits, construction jobs and
taxes.
Richardson House: This resource is located on a .76-acre
parcel (33,105 square feet). The site has the potential of
three additional lots. The potential economic benefit is
$26,000 of assessed value per new parcel plus the value of two
new structures. The position of the structure on the .site
does not allow for a total of three new parcels, but would
allow one additional parcel. This additional parcel could
have a minimum assessed land value of $26,000, plus the value
of the new structure. Dependent on specific market conditions
the potential market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant
lot. The optimum economic value could only be attained with
demolition of the structure and the development of three homes
on three lots. Variance approval is another option which may
increase the economic gain potential.
Elmer House: The Elmer House is located on a .26-acre parcel
(11,325 square feet). The site is not large enough to create
two usable lots using the 7,000 square foot minimum lot size.
The most viable economic benefit is to retain the structure
and continue the use as a residential dwelling. Demolition of
the structure and construction of a new dwelling may add
additional taxable value, but only through substantial capital
outlay to purchase the site and building which are assessed at
$25,000 and $73,600 respectively.
Minnie Skog House: This structure is located on a 4.78-acre
parcel which potentially could produce seventeen new parcels
and dwelling units. using a standard of 3.6 dwelling units per
gross acre based on present density calculations for new
residential development of large parcels, which includes roads
and other improvements a potential of seventeen parcels can be
created. The potential economic gain in assessed land value
is $26,000 per parcel. Dependent on specific market
conditions the potential market value is $30,000 to $50,000
per vacant lot. The retention of this structure can be
achieved by integration of the resource into a subdivision
design. The economic loss would be the value of one vacant
parcel and one new dwelling.
Logan House: The Logan House is located on a 1.39-acre parcel
(60,548 square feet). There is a potential for eight lots on
this site and an assessed land value of $26,000 per parcel.
Dependent on specific market conditions the potential market
value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot. The retention of
this structure can be achieved by integration of the resource
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into a sUbdivision design. The economic loss would be the
value of one new dwelling.
Sherburn House: The Sherburn House is located on a .55-acre
parcel (23,958). There is a potential for three lots on this
site and an estimated assessed land value of $26,000 per
parcel. Dependent on specific market conditions the potential
market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot. The
retention of this structure can be achieved by integration of
the resource into a partition or subdivision design. The
economic loss would be the value of two new dwellings.
Gerald Avery House: The Avery House is located on a .68-acre
parcel (29,620 square feet). There is a potential for four
lots on this site and an assessed land value of $26,000 per
parcel. Dependent on specific market conditions the potential
market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot. The
retention of this structure can be achieved by integration of
the resource into a partition or subdivision design. The
economic loss would be the value of one vacant parcel and one
new dwelling.
Dunmire House: The Dunmire House is located on a .42-acre
parcel (18,295 square feet). There is a potential for two
lots on this site and an assessed land value of $26,000 per
parcel. Dependent on specific market conditions the potential
market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot. The
retention of this structure can be achieved by integration of
the resource into a partition or subdivision design. The
economic loss would be the value of one vacant parcel and one
new dwelling.
Ayery Chicken Hatchery: The Avery Chicken Hatchery is located
on a .18-acre parcel (7,840 square feet). The site is not
large enough to create two usable lots using the 7,000 square
foot minimum lot size. The most viable economic benefit is to
retain the structure and continue the use as a residential
dwelling. Demolition of the structure and construction of a
new dwelling may add additional assessed value, but only
through substantial capital outlay to purchase the site and
building which are assessed at $26,000 and $88,050
respectively.
Tualatin Grade School: The Tualatin Grade School is located
on a 12.27-acre parcel. It is currently in use as a pUblic
elementary school. If it were closed, redevelopment could
produce forty-six developable residential parcels using the
3.6 dwelling units per gross acre formula. Presently there is
no economic benefit to the public due to the tax exempt status
of the site. Redevelopment could add an assessed land value
of $26,000 per parcel, plus the value of new residential
structures. Dependent on specific market conditions the
potential market value is $30,000 to $50,000 per vacant lot.
Because the structure is under public ownership there are
substantial pUblic costs to maintain the structure in a usable .
condition. Protection of the resource does not require that
it be maintained.
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social
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: The
community image of Tualatin is made up of many aspects. The
types and styles of buildings, the ages of structures, how
structures relate to each other, landscaping and many other
factors combine to give Tualatin a particular image. Because
historic resources provide a link with the past, are unique or
important examples of an architectural style or building
technique, or are identified with important or notable persons
or events, they have value to society. If a historic resource
is compromised due to alteration or relocation, or lost to
demolition, the social value associated with that resource is
also affected or lost.
preserving historic resources in this planning district
provides opportunities for a wider range of housing choices.
As demographic shifts occur and tastes change, so do
architectural style and building types. Many buildings from
the historic period vary in size, shape, detailing and scale
from later structures, providing variety in housing choices.
Preserving historic resources also provides educational and
recreational opportunities, contributes to the community
identity and image, and provides architectural interest.
Identification and celebration of National Historic
Preservation Week and walking tours along public rights-of-way
provide an opportunity for residents of the community to
become familiar with historic buildings, people and
developments. This provides both educational and recreational
opportunities.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: As with
economic impacts, the loss of the ability to develop the lower
intensity uses allowed in this planning district would have a
relatively minor impact. In single family residential
districts a developer may have to redesign a project to
accommodate a historic resource. At worst the number of
anticipated new dwelling units may have to be reduced
depending on parcel size which in turn reduces housing
opportunities.
It is unlikely that allowing conflicting uses to coexist side
by side in this case will have any serious impacts on the
public, since it is the structure, not the particular site,
which represents the historic resource. However, if a
historic resource contributes to a neighborhood streetscape
there could be a loss if the resource is replaced. There may
also be some structures where alteration of a resource will
have a positive impact. Alteration of a historic resource to
improve its appearance consistent with its original character
can have a positive social impact.
specific Impacts
Luster House: The Luster House is the oldest structure in the
Tualatin area and has significant social value as indicated in
the history of Tualatin and in the Historic Resource
Inventory. Retention of this structure will keep intact the
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early architectural style and land development pattern
indicative of Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of the
structure would cause the loss of one of the community's
earliest buildings where social gatherings occurred and local
court was held.
Byrom House: The Byrom House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area and has significant social
value as indicated in the history of Tualatin and in the
Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of this structure will
keep intact the early architectural style and land development
pattern indicative of Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of
the structure would cause the loss of one of the community's
earliest buildings where social gatherings occurred.
Jurgens Farm (barn): There are a few outbuildings remaining
in the Tualatin area which are representative of the early
agricultural heritage of the community. Most have been iost
to mid-20th century suburban development. The Jurgens Barn is
one of the few which remains. Preserving the resource
provides the link to the agricultural past, retains an
architectural style common for its era and indicates the
varying shapes and materials prior residents of the community
used for their economic livelihood. Allowing conflicting
uses could cause the loss of the resource, sever the
association with past agricultural activities and further
deplete the variety of architectural styles and materials
which assist in identifying and providing the image of
Tualatin.
Francis House: The Francis House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area and has significant social
value as indicated in the history of Tualatin and Historic
Resource Inventory sheet. Retention of this structure will
keep intact the early architectural $tyle and land development
pattern indicative of Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of
the structure would cause the loss of one of the community's
earliest buildings and deplete the variety in housing style
and material which identify the Tualatin area.
Zeke Eddy House: The Zeke Eddy House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area and has significant social
value as indicated in the history of Tualatin and Historic
Resource Inventory. Retention of this structure will keep
intact the early architectural style and land development
pattern indicative of Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of
the structure could cause the loss of one of the community's
earllest buildings and deplete the variety in housing style
and material which identify the Tualatin area.
Barngrover Barn: There are a few outbuildings remaining in
the Tualatin area which are representative of the early
agricultural heritage of the community. Most have been lost
to mid 20th century suburban development. The Barngrover Barn
is one of the few which remains. preserving the resource
provides the link to the agricultural past, retains an
architectural style common for its era and indicates the
varying shapes and materials prior residents of the community
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used for their economic livelihood. Allowing conflicting uses
will cause the loss of the resource, sever the association
with past agricultural activities and further deplete the
variety of architectural styles and materials which assist in
identifying and providing the image of Tualatin.
Richardson House: The Richardson House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area and has significant social
value as indicated in the history of Tualatin and Historic
Resource Inventory. Retention of this structure will keep
intact the early architectural style and land development
pattern indicative of Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of
the structure would caus~ the loss of one of the community's
earliest buildings and deplete the variety in housing style
and material which identify the Tualatin area.
Elmer House: The Elmer House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area dating from the early 1900's
and has significant social value as indicated in the history
of Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of
this structure will keep intact the early architectural style
and land development pattern indicative of Tualatin's early
beginnings. Loss of the structure would cause the loss of one
of the community's earliest buildings and deplete the variety
in housing style and material which identify the Tualatin
area.
Minnie Skog House: The Minnie Skog House is one of the
earliest structures in the Tualatin area dating from the early
1900's and has significant social value as indicated in the
history of Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory.
Retention of this structure will keep intact the early
architectural style and land development pattern indicative of
Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of the structure would
cause the loss of one of the community's earliest buildings
and deplete the variety in housing style and material which
identify the Tualatin area.
Logan House: The Logan House is one of the earliest
structures in the Tualatin area dating from the early 1900's
and has significant social value as indicated in the history
of Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of
this structure will keep intact the early architectural style
and land development pattern indicative of Tualatin's early
beginnings. Loss of the structure would cause the loss of one
of the community's earliest buildings and deplete the variety
in housing style and material which identify the Tualatin
area.
Sherburn House: The Sherburn House is one of the early
structures in the Tualatin area dating form the 1920's and has
significant social value as indicated in the history of
Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of this
structure will keep intact the early architectural style and
land development pattern indicative of Tualatin's early
beginnings. Loss of the structure would cause the loss of one
of the community's earliest buildings and deplete the variety
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in housing style and material which identify the Tualatin
area.
Gerald Avery House: The Avery House is one of the early
structures in the Tualatin area dating from the 1930's and has
significant social value as indicated in the history of
Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of this
structure will keep intact the early architectural style and
land development pattern indicative of Tualatin's early
beginnings. Loss of the structure would cause the loss of one
of the community's earliest buildings and deplete the variety
in housing style and material which identify the Tualatin
area.
Dunmire House: The Dunmire House is one of the early
structures in the Tualatin area dating from the 1930's and has
significant social value as indicated in the history of
Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory. Retention of this
structure will keep intact the early architectural style and
land development pattern indicative of Tualatin's early
beginnings. Loss of the structure would cause the loss of one
of the community's earliest buildings and deplete the variety
in housing style and material which identify the Tualatin
area.
Avery Chicken Hatchery: The Avery Chicken Hatchery is one of
the early structures in the Tualatin area dating for the
1930's and has significant social value as indicated in the
history of Tualatin and Historic Resource Inventory.
Retention of this structure will keep intact the early
architectural style and land development pattern indicative of
Tualatin's early beginnings. Loss of the structure would
cause the loss of one of the community's earliest buildings
and deplete the variety in housing style and material which
identify the Tualatin area.
Tualatin Grade School: The Tualatin Grade School is one in a
long line of educational buildings which have housed and
taught the residents of the community. As the last remaining
school pre-dating 1940 which still functions for its
constructed purpose. The school has seen countless hours of
community involvement from the time of initial construction to
present day. Retention of the structure provides a tie to the
oldest pUblic building constructed during WW II and one of the
few buildings constructed during the historic period which
used brick as an exterior material. Allowing the conflicting
uses could cause the loss of the resource.
Environmental
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: There are
minimal impacts to the environment of retaining historic
resources in this planning district. Air quality, water
quality, vegetation, etc. would likely remain the same on the
resource site.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Impacts of
allowing conflicting uses may include erosion, runoff, water
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quality and quantity, air pollution and waste disposal due to
demolition, and ground pollution. There could also be a loss
of existing vegetation and a reduction in the amount of open
space. Conflicting uses also increase the consumption of
water and other utility products and services.
Specific Impacts
Luster House: Preserving the Luster House should have minimal
impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Byrom House: Preserving the Byrom House should have minimal
impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Jurgens Farm (barn): preserving the Jurgens Barn should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Preservation would also force
environmental constraints on other sites in the community.
Allowing the conflicting uses could cause additional solid
waste, reduction in air quality due to demolition and the
equipment used, and disturbance of the existing established
vegetative material. Due to the location of this resource
conflicting uses may add additional storm water runoff to the
lowland area to the north.
Francis House: preserving the Francis House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Zeke Eddy House: Preserving the Zeke Eddy House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Barngrover Barn: Preserving the Barngrover Barn should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Preservation would also force
environmental constraints on other sites in the community and
potentially reduce the amount of available open space or
available land area for construction within the community.
Allowing the conflicting uses could cause additional solid
waste, reduction in air quality due to demolition and the
equipment used, and disturbance of the existing established
vegetative material.
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Richardson House: Preserving the Richardson House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Elmer House: Preserving the Elmer House should have minimal
impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Minnie Skog House: Preserving the Minnie Skog House should
have minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current
site conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting
uses could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air
quality due to demolition and the equipment used, and
disturbance of the existing established vegetative material.
Logan House: preserving the Logan House should have minimal
impacts on the existing environment •. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Sherburn House: preserving the Sherburn House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Gerald Avery House: Preserving the Avery House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. The current site
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Dunmire House: Preserving the Dunmire House should have
minimal impacts on the existing environment. ~he current site.
conditions would be maintained. Allowing the conflicting uses
could cause additional solid waste, reduction in air quality
due to demolition and the equipment used, and disturbance of
the existing established vegetative material.
Avery Chicken Hatchery: preserving the Avery Chicken Hatchery
should have minimal impacts on the existing environment. The
current site conditions would be maintained. Allowing the
conflicting uses could cause additional solid waste, reduction
in air quality due to demolition and the equipment used, and
disturbance of the existing established vegetative material.
Tualatin Grade School: Preservation of this structure will
have minimal impact on the physical environment. Retention of
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the structure will maintain the existing landscaping which
occupies the perimeter of the building. Allowing the
conflicting uses would cause a major environmental change.
The conflicting uses could increase the impervious surface
area of the site and reduce the amount of ground water
recharge. Conflicting uses also could cause a modification to
the site topography and vegetation. The visual environment
would also change if conflicting uses area allowed. Presently
the site contains substantial open space areas. The
conflicting uses, primarily single family residences, would
eliminate this open space.
Energy
a) General Impacts of preserving Historic Resources: There
should be a minimal energy impact of preserving historic
resources in the Low Density Residential Planning District.
Energy efficiency is greater in newer construction, however
retro-fitting in terms of window replacement, insulation and
weather stripping are options for historic resources which
will increase energy efficiency. In terms of energy
consumption for travel there should be little impact.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Allowing
conflicting uses may result in slightly more energy efficient
buildings. Retro-fitting may achieve a similar level of
efficiency in the historic structures. If conflicting uses
are allowed outright, citizens may have to travel a further
distance to enjoy historic resources, increasing fuel
consumption.
specific Impacts
Luster House: The Luster House has been remodeled during the
course of its history. Presently the house in undergoing
interior remodeling. New construction would require
substantial energy costs for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Byrom House: The Byrom House has seen a number of
improvements over time which have increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Jurgens Farm (barn): This structure is not energy efficient
due to its intended use as an out-building. 'The energy
efficiency could be improved, but at substantial cost•.
Demolition would require a significant amount of energy as
would new construction.
Francis House: The Francis House has seen a number of
improvements over time which have increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
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substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Zeke Eddy House: The Zeke Eddy.House has seen a number of
improvements over time which have increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Barngrover Barn: This structure is not energy efficient due
to its intended use as an outbuilding. The energy efficiency
could be improved, but at substantial cost. Demolition would
require a significant amount of energy as would new
construction.
Richardson House: The Richardson House has the potential to
be upgraded in regards to energy efficiency while maintaining
the architectural character of the structure. The cost for
these improvements would be sUbstantially less than new
construction.
Elmer House: The Elmer House has seen a number of
improvements over time which have increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation ene~gy issue.
Minnie Skog House: The Minnie Skog House has the potential to
be upgraded in regards to energy efficiency while maintaining
the architectural character of the structure. The cost for
these improvements would be sUbstantially less than new
construction.
Logan House: The Logan House has the potential to be upgraded
in regards to energy efficiency while maintaining the
architectural character of the structure. The cost for these
improvements would be sUbstantially less than new
construction.
Sherburn House: The Sherburn House has seen a number of
improvements over time which have·increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Gerald Avery House: The Avery House has the potential to be
upgraded in regards to energy efficiency while maintaining the
architectural character of the structure. The cost for these
improvements would be sUbstantially less than new
construction.
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Dunmire House: The Dunmire House has the potential to be
upgraded in regards to energy efficiency while maintaining the
architectural character of the structure. The cost for these
improvements would be sUbstantially less than new
construction.
Avery Chicken Hatchery: The Avery Hatchery has seen a number
of improvements over time which have increased the energy
efficiency of this structure. New construction would require
substantial energy cost for demolition and new construction.
The amount of energy consumption for transportation would not
change if the structure is left in its current state. New
construction would not affect the transportation energy issue.
Tualatin Grade School: Improvements have been made over the
years to the school which have increased the energy
efficiency. The cost of these improvements have been
sub~tantially less than the energy costs to construct a new
school or the conflicting uses which are permitted for this
site. The energy efficiency for the physical layout of the
building is likely less than new educational buildings
constructed by the district of the past ten years.
Allowing the conflicting uses on the site would require
substantial energy output in the form of new processed raw
materials for construction. Additionally, the conflicting
uses would displace the existing school facility to a new
location potentially farther away from the residential area
which in turn would increase fuel consumption.
Conflict Resolution
The biggest conflict with significant resources in the Low Density
Residential Planning District is the potential for development or
redevelopment through land partitioning or sUbdividing. Resources
in this planning district can be integrated into new development
proposals with minimal impact on the resource if attention is paid
to integrating associated outbuildings, and if landscape features
are included. The financial implications are minimal, but would
include potentially fewer lots and lost revenues to developers.
The direct consequence of this action is to reduce the potential
assessed valuation and reduce the anticipated gross revenue
potential. Allowing limited conflicting uses would provide
property owners with a potential for economic gains.
Proposed Plan Policies to Guide Preservation of the Significant
Resources
Retain historic resources in the Low Density Residential (RL)
Planning District on parcels which cannot be partitioned or
subdivided by preserving and not demolishing or relocating these
resources.
Retain historic resources located on parcels which can be
partitioned or subdivided in the Low Density Residential (RL)
Planning District by property owners and developers integrating the
resource into proposed lot configurations and development
proposals.
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Multifamily Residential Planning Districts (RML. RMH.
RH/HR)
The multifamily residential planning districts allow for
multifamily development and other uses permitted by sections
41.020, 42.020 and 44.020 of the TDC. Conditional uses are listed
under 41.030, 42.030 and 44.030, TDC and are similar to those
allowed in the RL District. The minimum lot size in these
districts is 10,000 square feet for permitted uses and 20,000
square feet for conditional uses. Three (3) structures and one
site in the multifamily residential planning districts have met
historic designation criteria requirements. This is 12% of the
overall significant resources. The resources in the multifamily
districts are broken into the following categories:
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Multifamily development and allowable conditional uses are the
identified uses to continue into the future. Development pressure
will occur on those parcels which have not been developed to the
allowable density permitted in the respective planning district.
within the multifamily districts the following breakdown identifies
parcels which are developable:
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Allowing development on these parcels may affect the historic
character of the resource and contributing adjoining open space,
outbuildings or associated landscape features.
There are four sites in the multifamily planning districts. These
include the Sweek House, Smith/Boone House, Winona Cemetery and
structure at 6825 SW Childs Road.
Economic
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources·: Historic
resources have increasingly been recognized as having value to
society as examples of a certain architectural style, by
providing a link with the past or by identification with
important or notable person(s) or an event. The interest
which has resulted from this recognition often has economic
side effects, as visitors are attracted to an area to view
historic resources and spend money in local establishments to
the benefit of the local economy.
In addition to having value as potential visitor attractions,
historic resources may have special economic value to some
individuals as residences. This value may derive from others
with an appreciation of the resources' intrinsic character, or
from the land use or tax benefits associated with ownership of
some historic resources (e.g. properties on the National
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Register of Historic Places). These special values are unique
to historic resources, and are lost if the resource is
inappropriately altered, relocated or demolished.
There are economic benefits derived from alteration,
restoration or remodeling of a historic resource. These
improvement projects provide construction related jobs within
the community.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: If conflicting
uses are allowed to occur on the historic resource sites,
mixed economic impacts are -the likely outcome. In preserving
the resource and allowing the conflicting use certain .
alterations could occur which allow the resource to
accommodate additional dwelling units while retaining the
architectural integrity. By allowing outright the conflicting
use the potential is for demolition or relocation of the
structure.
other impacts of allowing the conflicting use are to provide
additional housing for the community, construction related
jobs, broadening the tax base, wider variety of housing unit
prices and reducing the opportunity for alternative lower cost
housing or owner occupied housing.
Specific Impacts
There are four sites which have conflicts with identified
resources. These sites include the Sweek House, Smith/Boone
House, Winona Cemetery and the structure at 6825 SW Childs
Road. Appendix D details the parcel size and assessed land
value for the identified significant resources and other
inventoried sites (Washington County Department of Assessment
and Taxation 1990).
Sweek House: The Sweek House is located on a 3.12-acre parcel
with .the potential to develop ninety-four dwelling units using
the 26-30 dwelling units per acre standard for this planning
district. Meeting this maximum build out would require
demolition of the existing structure and associated buildings.
Presently the Sweek House is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places and has the benefit of a 15 year tax freeze
administered by the State. This freeze enabled renovations to
occur to the structure. The tax benefit program expires in
1993 for this resource. The Sweek House is probably the best
known historic resource in the community and has provided
economic benefits to the community by tourism and through work
by contractors to restore the structure. The site is used for
fund raising purposes by the Tualatin Historical Society.
Preservation of this resource does restrict the economic
capabilities of the owner to utilize the site for permitted
uses per the Tualatin Development Code. This economic benefit
would be the development of high rise multifamily housing.
Allowing limited development of the site would offset some of
the financial tax burden while adding to the tax base and
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permitting some of the potential economic value to be
achieved.
smith/Boone House: This structure is located on the same
parcel as the Sweek House. The economic implications for this
structure are identical to those outlined for the Sweek House.
winona Cemetery: The winona Cemetery is located on a 4.32-
acre parcel with the potential to develop forth-three dwelling
units using the 6-10 dwelling units per acre standard for this
planning district. To meet the potential forty-three units
would require relocation of the existing grave sites to
another location. This approach is a costly option.
Preservation of this resource does not restrict the economic
potential for the owners. The existing use is allowed to
continue under the conditional use provisions of the TDC. The
present undeveloped portions of the site could be developed
for multifamily housing which has the implication of
increasing the financial opportunit~es for the property owner~
Allowing the limited conflicting use on the undeveloped
portion of the site should not impair the historical
significance of the remainder of the site due to the
development pattern of the cemetery.
6825 SW Childs Road: This particular structure is located on
a .48-acre parcel within a multifamily residential project.
Preservation of this resource will have little impact on the
potential to add additional housing stock and anticipated
revenues to be generated from those dwelling uriits. Presently
the economic benefit is associated with an amenity for the
existing dwelling units. By reuse of this structure, costs
for a new structure have been eliminated adding to the
profitability of the owner.
Allowing conflicting uses on this site could add additional
revenue for the property owner by way of rents over the
lifetime of the units. The conflicting uses also could reduce
the tourism capability and the associated business revenues
that are brought to the community.
Allowing some level of conflicting uses has already occurred
for this site in the form of multifamily housing units which
have provided an economic benefit for the property owner.
Further allowing conflicting uses does not seem feasible at
this time due to the size of the parcel and dwelling unit~ per
acre which are allowed.
Social
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: Because
historic resources provide a link with the past, are unique or
important examples of an architectural style or building
technique, or are identified with an important or notable
event or person(s), they have value to society. If a historic
resource is compromised due to alteration or relocation, or
lost to demolition the social value associated with that
resource is also affected or lost.
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Over the years as demographic shifts occur and tastes change
so do architectural styles and building types. Many dwellings
from the historic period vary in size, shape, detailing and
scale from later structures, providing variety in housing
choices. Preserving historic resources in these planning
districts provides opportunities for a wider range of housing
choices.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The social
impact of allowing conflicting uses is the potential for
greater additional housing units allowed by various
multifamily planning districts. overcrowding and increased
traffic generated from new development may reduce the quality
and attractiveness which drew people to a particular location.
specific Impacts
Sweek House: The Sweek House is the most prominent historic
structure within the Community. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the structure has the most
significant social aspects to the community's early beginnings
including social gatherings, early architecture, town founder,
and economic enterprises. Removal of this structure by new
develppment proposals could not be replaced by the importance
of other structures in the community or by new residential
development due to the social importance of this particular
building to the community.
Permitting the conflicting uses outright would cause the loss
of the valuable resource, the social ties to the community's
history and the classical revival architecture which
identifies the resource. On the other hand, allowing the
conflicting uses would provide needed land to house the
anticipated population of the community, which is a direct
social benefit.
Allowing limited levels of conflicting uses has the potential
to preserve the resource while attempting to meet the social
need to provide housing to the residents of the community. A
number of the present accessory buildings on site are
replacements due to damage from the Columbus Day storm and
have no associated historical social benefit to the community
or the history of the community and the agricultural past. If
limited conflicting uses are allowed attempts should be made
to preserve the architectural integrity of the resource and
significant landscape features.
Smith/Boone House: This structure is associated with one of
the community's most prominent business individuals and has
links to the Boone family (Daniel Boone). The structure is
associated with the second era of town development and the
establishment of the town at the crossroads of Boones Ferry
Road and Tualatin Road. Loss of this structure would provide
additional land for development, but at great loss of the
social ties to the early beginnings of the community.
permitting the conflicting uses outright would cause the loss
of the valuable resource, the social ties to the community's
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history and the unique classical revival architecture which
identifies the resource. On the other hand, allowing the
conflicting uses would provide needed land to house the
anticipated population of the community which is a direct
social benefit.
Allowing limited levels of conflicting uses has the potential
to preserve the resource while attempting to meet the social
need to provide housing to the resident~ of the community. If
limited conflicting uses are allowed attempts should be made
to preserve the architectural integrity of the resource and
significant landscape features.
winona Cemetery: The Winona Cemetery is the oldest and only
cemetery within the community. Many of the community's early
pioneers have been interned within the cemetery's confines.
This site allows individuals from the community to associate
family linkages and understand the importance of the early
settlers.
Allowing conflicting uses outright would destroy the historic
and educational value this site supplies to the community.
permitting limited conflicting uses on the undeveloped portion
of the site would retain the historic importance and social
contribution this site provides.
6825 SW Childs Road: This structure has little in the way of
social value contributions to the community's past. The
intrinsic value is found in the unique architectural elements
of the building which are associated with the early log
structures erected by the first settlers. Preservation would
retain one of the few remaining architectural styles of its
. kind in the community.
Development of conflicting uses outright would cause the loss
of this resource and provide additional housing for the
community. Permitting some level of conflicting uses has
already occurred for. this site and has been integrated to the
present social fabric and identity of the development.
Environmental
a) General Impacts of preserving Historic Resources: The
environmental impact of preserving cultural resources would be
to maintain the existing environmental situation. This holds
for the three identified resources in this planning district
category.
b) General Impacts of Allowing the Conflicting Uses·: Air quality
may be decreased and noise may be increased from the resulting
higher density residential housing. There would be additional
impervious surfaces and an incre~se in the point discharge of
the collected waters. There is also a decrease in the ground
water recharge based on the increased impervious surface.
Additional environmental impacts are the loss of vegetation
and trees to accommodate the conflicting uses, additional
waste for disposal and added consumption of water, gas and
other utilities.
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specific Impacts
Sweek House: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of significant trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular
traffic and paving over of the predominantly open site.
Conflicting uses may additionally reduce the aesthetic and
functional values of the wetlands located north of the site.
smith/Boone House: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of significant trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular
traffic and paving over of the predominantly open site.
Conflicting uses may additionally reduce the aesthetic and
functional values of the wetlands located north of the site.
winona Cemetery: Maintaining the cemetery in its present use
will have minimal impacts on the existing or surrounding
environment. It would retain an area which could be viewed as
open space due to the type of development. Allowing
conflicting uses would increase the hard surface areas with
buildings and asphalt, increase traffic and noise and added
additional solid waste.
6825 SW Childs Road: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of significant trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular
traffic and pavement.
Energy
a) General Impacts of preserving Historic Resources: The energy
impacts of preserving the resource may include the loss of the
opportunity to serve close-in concentrations of dwellings with
existing utility services as compared to extending service
lines farther out. The potential for increased fuel
consumption exists if units are displaced to locations farther
from employment or shopping opportunities. The energy used in
demolishing structures and the energy used in creating the new
building materials for multifamily would be saved if cultural
resources are preserved.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The energy
impacts of allowing conflicting uses would include more
efficient use of public facilities.
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Specific Impacts
Sweek House: The Sweek House is located on land which is
planned to accommodate a dense housing development adjacent to
the downtown area. Preserving the resource in its entirety
would preclude the ability for housing to be developed, in
turn pushing available land further from the central core,
increasing fuel costs and creating additional vehicle trips.
The energy efficiency of the structure can be increased with
additional weatherizing measures.
Allowing conflicting uses could reduce the number of vehicle
trips generated. New construction has the potential to be
more energy efficient than the existing structure.
Allowing some conflicting uses could occur which would be a
blending of the energy consequences stated in the previous two
paragraphs.
smith/Boone House: The energy consequences which were
discussed for the Sweek House apply to the smith/Boone House.
Both resources are located on the same parcel and have similar
energy implications.
winona Cemetery: Maintaining this site for its past historic
use would reduce the amount of buildable residential land and
force housing needs either to other locations in the community
of to other jurisdictions. Allowing limited conflicting uses
on the site would reduce this implication on dispersing
housing needs or opportunities in turn reducing the amount of
vehicle miles traveled on roadways and fuel consumption.
6825 SW Childs Road: This structure is located to be an
integral part of the residential development. Due to its
presence, minimal energy expenditure is required for patrons
to use the facility. If the structure were absent for the
site occupants of the development would need to travel to·
alternative locations expending energy. Additionally, with
the structure's placement no new building is required to be
constructed to serve as a recreation facility and office.
This in turn means less energy is expended to construct a
facility to meet the needs of the residents.
Conflict resolution
The Sweek House and smith/Boone House are two of the most prominent
residential structures in the community. Their associations with
the past leaders of the community are important as they influenced
the establishment of the community and the commercial and
industrial enterprises. Though retention of the structures will
reduce the potential financial benefits to the present or future
owners, some financial benefit can be achieved by allowing limited
conflicting uses or adaptive reuse to occur.
The Winona Cemetery has a very important association with the
social development of the community. As the only cemetery and the
only pioneer cemetery in the community it provides a unique
opportunity to understand the development of the community and the
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people who helped shape what identifies Tualatin. Allowing limited
conflicting uses on the undeveloped portion of the property is
feasible and would reduce energy expenditure and provided needed
housing opportunities.
The structure 6825 SW Childs Road has already been integrated into
a development and been adapted to a new use from its original
residential function. Preservation of the structure is possible
due to this modification.
Proposed Plan Policies to Guide Preservation of the Significant
Resources
Allow limited conflicting uses and adaptive reuse of the Sweek
House and smith/Boone House while maintaining the architectural
integrity of the two structures and discourage relocation or
demolition.
Allow limited conflicting uses to develop on the undeveloped
portion of the Winona Cemetery property while maintaining the
existing cemetery.
Allow adaptive reuse of the structure at 6825 SW Childs Road and
discourage relocation and demolition.
Commercial Planning Districts (CO and CC)
The commercial planning districts allow for retail and office
development and other uses permitted by sections 50.020 and 53.020
of the TOC. Conditional uses are listed under 50.030 and 53.050,
TDC. The minimum lot size in these districts are 10,000 square
feet for permitted and conditional uses in the CO and CC Districts.
There are nine resources in the commercial planning districts.
This is 27% of the overall resources determined to have .
significance. The resources in the commercial districts are broken
into the following categories:
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The identified resources are: Ball House, Little White House, Wesch
House, Nyberg House, Smith Row House, Robinson store, Methodist
Church, 18165 SW Boones Ferry Road and Winona Grange.
Economic
a) General Impacts of Preserving Cultural Resources: Due to the
opportunity for intense redevelopment in the commercial
planning districts, as outlined in the TOC plan policies,
removal of historic resources will continue as past practices
have indicated. Preservation of significant resources
provides opportunities to combine ecpnomic opportunities and
cultural experiences. Preserving and enhancing significant
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resources located in such prominent places may provide greater
economic return to the property owner, developer or general
pUblic.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Allowing
conflicting uses to occur could provide greater financial
opportunity and return to developers and property owners by
virtue of new modern buildings which are potentially more
leasable to tenants and more flexible to changing market
demands.
Specific Impacts
There are nine sites in the commercial districts which have
been determined to have historic significance. The resources
are on sites which meet the minimum 10,000 square foot lot
size or lots of record smaller than 10,000 square feet. The
most dominant economic implication is based on the anticipated
economic return from allowing conflicting uses to develop.
Current market trends indicate developed sites with street
improvements and utilities (sewer, water, storm drain) command
a price of $4.00 - $4.50 a square foot or $174,240 to $196,020
per acre. Undeveloped raw land has a market value of $3.00 -
$4.00 per square foot or $130~680 - $174,240 per acre
according to information obtained from CB Commercial Real
Estate Group, Inc. (Duyn 1993). These values may be either
high or low dependent on the location of a specific site and
proximity to viable existing commercial uses. Preservation of
any significant resource may diminish the economic market
value of the property. Appendix D details parcel size and
1990 assessed land values for the identified significant
resources and other inventoried sites (Washington County
Department of Assessment and Taxation 1990).
Issac Ball House: The Ball House is located on 1.5 acres with
an assessed land and building value of $106,400. The site is
large enough to potentially accommodate five individual
parcels of 10,000 square feet each, which could be reduced in
number dependant on pUblic right-of-way and intersection
configuration of Herman Road and Tualatin Road. The site is
not presently fUlly developed with street improvements and
other utilities. The anticipated market value of the land is
between $196,020 and $261,360, plus the value of the
structure(s).
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site based on present market
land value costs. Preservation would also require financial
input to maintain the architectural integrity of the
structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the community by
preservation which in turn has the potential to add additional
revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
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additional tax dollars. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. Due to the size of the
structure, age and the square footage requirement for present
day commercial buildings (3,000 - 10,000 square feet) the
likelihood of reuse is minimal, but possible for small
professional offices.
permitting limited conflicting uses is also an option in which
a portion of the site could be used for development, in turn
allowing some of the anticipated financial gains to be
actualized by the owner or developer. This particular
scenario could retain the architectural integrity of the
resource.
Little white House: The Little White House is located on .29
acres with an assessed land and building value of $76,260.
The site is not large enough to be partitioned into additional
lots. The site is presently not fully developed with street
improvements and utilities. The anticipated market value for
the land is between $37,897 and $50,529, plus the value of the
structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial benefit while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. Due to the size of the
structure, age and the square footage requirement for present
day commercial buildings (3,000 - 10,000, square feet) the
likelihood of adaptive reuse is minimal.
Wesch House: The Wesch House is located on .11 acres with an
assessed land and building value of $38,230. The site is not
large enough to be partitioned into additional lots. The site
is presently fully developed with street improvements and
utilities. The anticipated market value of the land is
$19,166 to $21,262, plus the value of the structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which i~ turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
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Allowing conflicting uses would maXlmlze the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. This structure is large
enough that an adaptive use is possible.
Nyberg House: The Nyberg House is located on 1.51 acres with
an assessed land and building value of $359,660. The site has
the potential to become six lots. The site is presently fully
developed with private street improvements and other
utilities. The anticipated market value of the land is
$263,102 to $295,990, plus the value of the structures.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses. Preservation
could conflict with the Central Urban Renewal Plan due to the
"Loop Road" alignment.
Allowing conflicting uses would maXlmlze the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. The size of the structure
is adequate enough to accommodate a commercial activity.
smith Row House: The smith Row House is located on .13 acres
with an assessed land and building value of $46,850. The site
is not large enough to be partitioned into additional lots.
The site is presently fully developed with street improvements
and utilities. The anticipated market value of the land is
$22,651 to $25,482, plus the value of the structure. In this
particular case the deteriorated state of the structure lends
it to have no value.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fUlly develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
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opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. Adaptive reuse is not a
likely option due to the limited size of the structure and the
severe deteriorated condition of the building. Renovation
costs would exceed anticipated financial returns.
Robinson store: The Robinson store House is located on .04
acres' with an assessed land and building value of $290,640.
The site is not large enough to be partitioned into additional
lots. The site is presently fUlly developed with street
improvements and other utilities. The anticipated market
value of the land is $6,969 to $7,840, plus the value of the
structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. The history of this
structure indicates that reuse for various commercial
activities has been the norm. continuance of this practice
into the future appears to be feasible and economically
viable.
Methodist Church: The Methodist Church is located on .25
acres with an assessed value of $123,840. The site is not
large enough to partitioned into additional lots. The site is
presently fully developed with street improvements and
utilities. The anticipated market value of the land is
$43,560 to $49,005, plus the value of the structure. The most
recent selling price of the structure was $25,000.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fUlly develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
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additional taxes. Adaptive reuse of the structure ensures
some level of financial gain while preserving the basic
integrity of the structure. The history of this structure
indicates it has been used both for commercial and religious
activities. Reuse of the structure in the future is possible.
18165 SW Boones Ferry Road: This structure is located on 2.38
acres with an assessed land and building value of $79,650.
The site is large enough to be partitioned into twenty
additional lots of 5,000 square feet each if pUblic right-of-
way requirements could be met. Realistically development of
the parcel would occur at one time with one primary use. The
site is not presently fUlly developed with street improvements
and other utilities. The anticipated market value of the land
is $311,018 to $466,527, plus the value of the structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. Adaptive reuse of this
structure is unlikely due to the limited size of this
structure.
winona Grange: The Winona Grange is located on .27 acres with
an assessed land and building value of $0 due to the none
profit status of the use. The site is large enough to be
partitioned and create two lots if the building were
demolished. The site is presently fully developed with street
improvements and utilities. The anticipated market value of
the land is $47,044 to $52,925, plus the value of the
structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site for the permitted uses
based on present market land value costs. Preservation would
also require financial input to maintain the architectural
integrity of the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation which in turn has the potential to
add additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing structure.
This in turn stimulates construction- jobs and employment
opportunities which benefit the community and provides
additional tax revenue. Adaptive reuse of the structure
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ensures some level of financial gain while preserving the
basic integrity of the structure. The structure is large
enough in size that a variety of commercial uses could occupy
the space.
Social
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: The major
social impact of preserving historic resources is the
opportunity for maintaining prominently located links to the
past and the educational and recreational opportunities they
provide. These resources provide an opportunity to preserve
the architectural diversity which identifies past
agricultural, commercial, industrial, educational and
recreational areas. These resources additionally offer
interesting architecture by the unique exterior surfacing
elements, windows, doors and entrance locations which are not
represented in today's architectural designs. Proper
restoration and maintenance can provide an enhanced visual
enrichment to commercial areas.
b) General Impacts of Allowing conflicting Uses: The major
social impact of allowing conflicting uses is the loss of
links to the past and the identification with the social
development of the community. Allowing the conflicting use
may also proved additional shopping opportunities and
increased social activity.
Specific Impacts
Issac Ball House: The Ball house is one of four original
remaining structures from the initial donation land claim
settlers of the Tualatin area. Due to this early settlement
association and the social implications on the development of
the community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the association to early development
and the agricultural economy which identified the area along
with preserving the architectural diversity and tourism
opportunities.
permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with late 1800's community development and the
ability to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding residential areas and
possibly provide new services which the citizens of the
community' find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents such as convenient
professional offices.
Little White House: The Little White House is one of the
original structures ,from the Tualatin Plat established by John
Sweek in 1888. Due to this association with the social
implications on the development of the community, preservation
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of the resource is significant. Preservation will retain the
association to early development adjacent to the railroad and
the agricultural economy which identified the area along with
preserving the architectural diversity and tourism
opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with late 1800's community development and the
ability to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial and
residential areas and possibly provide new services which the
citizens of the community find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents.
Wesch House: The Wesch House is one of the three remalnlng
structures from the Tualatin Plat established by John Sweek in
1888. Due to this association with the social development of
the community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the ties to early development
adjacent to the railroad and the agricultural economy which
identified the area along with preserving the architectural
diversity and tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with late 1800's community development and the
ability to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial and
residential areas and possibly provide new services which the
c~tizens of the community find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents.
Nyberg House: The Nyberg House is one of the remaining homes
associated with agricultural production, representing an
earlier era in Tualatin. Due to this association with the
social development of the community and John Nybergs'
influence on local government, preservation of the resource is
significant. Preservation will retain the ties to early
development and the agricultural economy which identified the
area along with preserving the architectural diversity and
tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with early 1900's community development and the
ability to. learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial area and
possibly provide new services which the citizens of the
community find acceptable given the present urban environment.
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Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents.
smith Row House: The Smith Row House is the last remaining
residential structure associated with the early industrial
activities and housing for industrial works from the Tualatin
Mill Company. Due to this association with the social
development of the community, preservation of the resource is
significant. Preservation will retain the ties to early
industrial development and the need to provide housing for
works, along with preserving the architectural diversity and
tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with early 1900's community development and the
ability to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial area and
possibly provide new services which the citizens of the
community find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents.
Robinson Store: The Robinson store is the last remaining
commercial structure associated with the relocation of the
community center from the Tualatin Plat to the Tualatin Grove
Tract. Due to this association with the social development of
the community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the ties to early 1900's commercial
development and the establishment of the second railroad line.
Preservation would retain the architectural diversity and
enhance tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with early 1900's community development and the
ability to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial and
residential areas and possibly provide new services which the
citizens of the community find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community re~dents.
Methodist Church: The Methodist Church is the last remaining
religious structure associated with the relocation of the
community center from the Tualatin Plat to the Tualatin Grove
Tract. Due to this association with the social development of
the community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the association to early commercial
development and the establishment of the second railroad line.
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Preservation would retain the architectural diversity and
enhance tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with 1920's community development and the ability
to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial a~eas and
possibly provide new services which the citizens of the
community find acceptable.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents.
18165 SW Boones Ferry Road: This structure's social
contribution to the community is associated with late 1930's
housing near the central commercial area of town. Due to this
association with the social development of the community,
preservation of the resource is significant. No other housing
from this era remains in downtown. Preservation will retain
the ties to 1930's residential development near the commercial
core of the City. Preservation would retain the architectural
diversity in the community and enhance tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with 1930's community development and the ability
to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. The conflicting uses would provide for a new
social association to the surrounding commercial area and
possibly provide new services which the citizens of the
community find acceptable. This ties into the development of
the Tualatin Commons and the downtown core development which
is envisioned for the community.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents. '
Winona Grange: The Winona Grange is the oldest remaining
civic structure in the community. The building has
significant ties to the social development of the community
from the Grange's inception in 1895. Due to this association
with the social development of the community, preservation of
the resource is significant. Preservation will retain the
ties to 1930's community development and the need for a
community meeting space for the residents. Preservation would
retain the architectural diversity in the downtown area and
enhance tourism opportunities.
Permitting the conflicting uses would sever the visual
association with 1930's community development and the ability
to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community. No other civic building remains in the downtown
area from this era of development. The conflicting uses would
provide for a new social association to the surrounding
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commercial area and the proposed Tualatin Commons project.
Conflicting uses may provide citizens of the community more
acceptable commercial opportunities than exist at the present
time. These opportunities may include new modern
architectural buildings and 1990's retail products.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new social needs
required by community residents .. These new needs are assumed
to be a wider range of commercial opportunities.
Environmental
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: The
retention of historic resources on the environment should
have minimal negative implications. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental site conditions concerning
vegetation, topography and hydrology and visual conditions of
architecture.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The
environmental impacts of allowing .the conflicting uses are
increased impervious surfaces areas, increased air pollution,
use of more raw materials to construct new buildings,
increased noise pollution and reduced ground water recharge.
Specific Impacts
Issac Ball House: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the predominantly open property. conflicting
uses would require architectural review approval and
requirements for 15%c1andscaping on site which is less than
the present condition.
Little White House: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would m~intain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Al10wing"the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the predominantly open site. Conflicting uses
would require architectural review approval and requirements
for 15% landscaping on site which is less than the present
condition.
Wesch House: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the site. Conflicting uses would require
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architectural review approval and requirements for 15%
landscaping on site which is less than the present condition.
Nyberg House: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the predominantly open site. Conflicting uses
would require architectural review approval and requirements
for 15% landscaping on site which is less than the present
condition.
Smith Row House: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the site. Conflicting uses would require
architectural review approval and requirements for 10%
landscaping on site which is more than the present condition.
Robinson Store: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with· no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the site. Conflicting uses would require
architectural review approval and requirements for 10%
landscaping on site which is more than the present condition.
Methodist Church: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the site. Conflicting uses would require
architectural review approval and requirements for 15%
landscaping on site which is more than the present condition.
18165 SW Boones Ferry Road: Retention of this structure will
have minimal negative impacts on the environment.
Preservation would maintain the existing environmental
integrity with no disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses
would cause a change to the environment of .the site with the
potential loss of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular
traffic and paving over of the predominantly open site.
Conflicting uses would require architectural review approval·
and requirements for 10% landscaping on site which is less
than the present condition.
winona Grange: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
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dis~uption. Allowing the conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and
paving over of the site. Conflicting uses would require
architectural review approval and requirements for 10%
landscaping on site which is more than the present condition.
Energy
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: Less energy
would be required to retrofit existing structures than to
construct new structures. Existing structures would require
window replacement addition of insulation and weather
stripping to increase energy efficiency. Preservation would
also require less energy expenditure than construction of new
commercial facilities based on energy to produce materials for
construction. Preservation in turn reduces the amount of
potentially available commercial land and could force
commercial activities to other metro jurisdictions. This
displacement of commercial activity could increase energy
consumption for citizens accessing commercial businesses.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Permitting
conflicting uses will create more energy efficient buildings
based on current building standards and provide more
functional internal layouts which meet today's flexible market
demand needs. The conflicting uses also would become more
centralized which reduces energy consumption by way of
reducing vehicle trips when accessing commercial businesses.-
specific Impacts
Isaac Ball House: To make the Ball House energy efficient
would require financial expenditure for insulation, storm
windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
SUbstantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require substantial energy
consumption including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. Preservation could also reduce the
energy efficiency of the proposed intersection realignment of
Herman Road and Tualatin Road.
Little White House: To make the Little White House energy
efficient would require financial expenditure for inSUlation,
storm windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
SUbstantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require substantial energy
consumption inclUding raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building.
Wesch House: To make the Wesch House energy efficient would
require financial expenditure for insulation, storm windows
and weather stripping. These costs would be SUbstantially
less than construction of a new building. Allowing
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conflicting uses would require substantial energy consumption
including raw material extraction, processing, shipping, labor
and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential to provide a
building which has a longer life expectancy than the existing
building.
Nyberg House: To make the Nyberg House energy efficient would
require financial expenditure for insulation, storm windows
and weather stripping. These costs would be substantially
less than-construction of a new building. Allowing
conflicting uses would require substantial energy consumption
including raw material extraction, processing, shipping, labor
and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential to provide a
building which has a longer life expectancy than the existing
building.
Smith Row House: To make the smith Row House energy efficient
would require financial expenditure for insulation, storm
windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
sUbstantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require substantial energy
consumption including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. The sever deteriorated condition of
this structure would not make it financial feasible to
rehabilitate and would require substantial energy output.
Robinson Store: The Robinson Store is presently being used as
a commercial business. The architecture of this building
makes it fairly energy efficient due to the brick walls which
are three bricks thick. Continued use of the structure for
commercial activities would be the most energy efficient.
Allowing conflicting uses in the context of new construction
would require sUbstantially more energy in the form of
material extraction, processing, shipping, labor and fuel
costs. One energy conflict which arises from preserving this
structure is the energy efficiency of the Boones Ferry
Road/Tualatin Road intersection. Increased traffic volumes
may require widening this intersection. Preservation of the
structure could restrict the options for developing an energy
efficient intersection. The actual impacts of preservation of
the resource cannot be determined until a more detailed
traffic analysis is undertaken as development occurs.
Methodist Church: To Methodist Church is presently being used
as a religious facility. Minimal energy expenditure is
required to preserve this resource. Allowing conflicting uses
would require substantial energy consumption including. raw
material extraction, processing, shipping, labor and fuel
costs. There are possible energy complications due to the
widening of Boones Ferry Road. Preservation would require
special design considerations to provide a functional street
section which can accommodate anticipated traffic volumes.
The actual impacts of preservation cannot be determined until
a more detailed traffic analysis is conducted as development
occurs.
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18165 SW Boones Ferry Road: To make this structure energy
efficient would require financial expenditure for insulation,
storm windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
.substantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require substantial energy
consumption including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. Permitting conflicting uses would also
allow for land uses to be arranged in an energy efficient
manner near the central core of town and near government
services.
winona Grange: To make the Winona Grange energy efficient
would require financial expenditure for insulation, storm
windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
sUbstantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require substantial energy
consumption including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building.
Conflict Resolution
The apparent dominating factor in preserving significant resources
in the commercial planning districts is the economic impact if the
resources are required to be preserved. The anticipated market
land values in most cases exceed the assessed values. The
underlying factors are the social implications of the various
structures on the community's history, the potential environmental
degradation and energy to construct new commercial buildings, and
energy efficiency based on weatherization upgrades and public
transportation.
Due to the location of the structures in the commercial district
and the size of the various structures, a number of resources can
be adapted into commercial business establishments at SUbstantially
less cost than new development. These include the Wesch House,
Nyberg House, Robinson store, Methodist Church and Winona Grange.
Two of the structures, Methodist Church and Robinson store have
already been adapted to commercial activities of various types
through the course of their histories. To preserve these resources
a policy should be developed for reuse of these structures as
commercial establishments.
The remaining resources, including the Ball House, Little White
House and the house at 18165 SW Boones Ferry Road, are not
particularly suited for reuse as commercial buildings. The
property owner of the Ball House could achieve some economic
benefit by allowing some conflicting uses on the site while
maintaining the integrity of the existing building. The remaining
two structures, though significant, have limited social value to
the community when compared to the others in the commercial
districts. Plan policies should be developed to allow limited
conflicting uses on the Ball House site and policies for allowing
conflicting uses on the Smith Row House and at 18165 SW Boones
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Ferry Road sites while encouraging the relocation of the
structures.
Proposed Plan Policies to Guide Preservation of the Significant
Resources
Encourage adaptive reuse of significant resources in commercial
planning districts and discourage relocation and demolition.
Encourage limited conflicting uses on the Isaac Ball site while
maintainihg the architectural integrity of the resource.
Allow conflicting uses on the Little White House site and encourage
relocation over demolition.
Allow conflicting uses at 18615 SW Boones Ferry Road and the Smith
Row House, and encourage relocation over demolition.
Manufacturing Planning District (MG)
The manufacturing planning district allows for industrial
development and other uses permitted by section 61.020 of the TDC.
Conditional uses are listed under 61.030, TDC. The minimum lot
size in this district is 20,000 square feet for permitted and
conditional uses. There are five resources in the manufacturing
planning district. This is 16% of the overall resources. The
identified resources are: Black House, Wager House, House at 11325
SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Cipole School and Chet Fischbuch House.
Economic
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: Due to the
opportunity for intense development in the industrial planning
'districts, as outlined in the TDC plan policies, continued
development and redevelopment pressures will continue.
Preservation of resources in these districts can provide for
the combination of economic development and cultural
exp~riences. Preservation can also reduce the ability for
full use of the site for the intended industrial activities
thereby establishing development constraints.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Allowing
conflicting uses outright could cause the loss of the
significant resources. Allowing the conflicting uses could
increase the development potential for the significant sites,
increase construction opportunities and long term employment.
Additionally, there could be financial benefits due to the
increased assessed land and building values associated with
new development.
Specific Impacts
There are five sites in the industrial area which have been
determined to have historic significance. These resources are
all on sites larger than the minimum lot size of 20,000 square
feet. The most dominant economic faptor is based on the
anticipated economic return from allowing conflicting uses to
develop. Current market trends indicate developed sites with
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street improvements and utilities (sewer, water, storm drain)
command a price of $2.00 - $2.50 a square foot or $87,120 -
$108,900 per acre. Undeveloped raw land has a market value of
$1.00 - $2.00 per square foot or $43,560 - $ 87,120 per acre
(Duyn 1993). Preservation of any significant resource may
diminish the economic market value of the property. Appendix
D details parcel size and 1990 assessed land values for the
identified historic resources and other inventoried site
(Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation).
Black House: The Black House is located on 9.5 acres with a
combined land and building assessed value of $15,000. The
site is large enough to potentially accommodate twenty
individual parcels of 20,000 square feet each, which could be
reduced depending upon pUblic right-of-way dedication and 4.09
acres of wetlands (Fishman 1991). The site is not presently
fully developed with street improvements and other utilities.
The anticipated market value is between $413,820 and $827,640,
plus the value of the structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fUlly develop the site based on present market
land value costs. Further restrictions are caused by the
location of the structure in the middle of the upland portion
of the site. Preservation would also require financial input
to maintain the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation due its proximity to Hedges Creek
Greenway and has the potential to add additional revenue to
local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maXlmlze the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing site or
structure. This in turn stimulates construction jobs and
employment opportunities which benefit the community and
provides additional tax revenue. The specific tax benefit
cannot be determined at this time due to the unknown nature of
the development. Adaptive use of the structure could ensure
some level of financial benefit while preserving the basic
integrity of the structure. The potential for adaptive use of
the structure is limited due to the small size of the existing
structure given the land extensive and gross square footage
requirements for industrial development.
Permitting limited conflicting uses is an option in which a
portion of the site could be used for development, which in
turn allows some of the anticipated financial benefits to be
actualized. This option could maintain the non-conforming
residential use of the structure.
Wager House: The Wager House is located on 35.52 acres with a
combined land and building assessed value of $61,180. The
site is large enough to potentially accommodate seventy-seven
individual parcels of 20,000 square feet, which could be
reduced depending upon public right-af-way dedication and
14.90 acres of wetlands (Fishman 1991). The site is not
presently fully developed with street improvements and other
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utilities. The anticipated market value is between $1,547,251
and $3,094,502, plus the value of the structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site based on current market
land value costs. Preservation would also require financial
input to maintain the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in
the community by preservation and additional revenue to local
businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maXlmlze the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing site or
structure. This in turn stimulates construction jobs and
employment opportunities which benefit the community and
provides additional tax revenue. The specific tax benefit
cannot be determined at this time due to the unknown nature of
the development. The adaptive use of the structure ensures
some level of financial benefit while preserving the basic
integrity of the structure. The potential for adaptive use of
the structure is limited due to the small size of the existing
structure given the land extensive and gross square footage
requirements for industrial development.
Perm~tting limited conflicting uses is an option in which a
portion of the site could be used for development, which in
turn allows some of the anticipated financial gains to be
actualized. This option could maintain the non-conforming
residential use of the structure.
House Oat 11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road: This house is
located on 9.0 acres with a combined land and building
assessed value of $46,440. The site is large enough to
potentially accommodate nineteen individual parcels of 20,000
square feet, which could be reduced depending upon pUblic
right-of-way dedication and .21 acres of wetland (Fishman
1991). The site is not presently fully developed with street
improvements and other utilities. The anticipated market
value is between $392,040 and $784,080, plus the value of the
structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site based on current market
land value costs. Further restrictions are caused by the
location of the structure in the middle of the upland portion
of the site. Preservation would also require financial input
to maintain the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in the
community by preservation due its proximity to Hedges Creek
Greenway and has the potential to add additional revenue to
local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maXlmlze the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing site or
structure. This in turn stimulates construction jobs and
employment opportunities which benefit the community and
provides additional tax revenue. Adaptive use of the
structure could ensure some level of financial gain while
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preserving the basic integrity of the structure. The
potential for adaptive use of the structure is limited due to
the small size of the existing structure given the land
extensive and gross square footage requirements for industrial
development.
Permitting limited conflicting uses is an option in which a
portion of the site could be used for development, which in
turn allows some of the anticipated financial gains to be
actualized. This option could maintain the non-conforming
residential use of the structure.
Cipole School: The Cipole School is located on 6.75 acres
with a combined land and building assessed value of $162,400.
The site is large enough to potentially accommodate fifteen
individual parcels of 20,000 square feet, which could be
reduced depending upon pUblic right-of-way dedication. The
site is not presently fully developed with street improvements
and other utilities. The anticipated market value is between
$294,030 and $588,060, plus the value of the structure.
Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site based on current market
land value costs. Preservation would also require financial
input to maintain the structure. Tourism could be enhanced in
the community by preservation and has the potential to add
additional revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing site or
structure. This in turn stimulates construction jobs and
employment opportunities which benefit the community and
provides additional tax revenue. The adaptive use of the
structure ensures some level of financial gain while
preserving the basic integrity of the structure. The adaptive
use aspect has occurred for this site in part due to the large
nature of the old school building. This use is likely to
continue into the future given the financial expenditure which
has occurred to make.this structure useable as an industrial
office.
Permitting limited conflicting uses is an option in which a
portion of the site could be used for development, which in
turn allows some of the anticipated financial benefits to be
actualized.
Chet Fischbuch House: The Fischbuch House is located on 21.97
acres with a combined land and building assessed value of
$807,800. The site is large enough to potentially accommodate
forty-eight individual parcels of 20,000 square feet, which
could be reduced depending upon pUblic right-of-way
dedications and wetlands in the area (Fishman 1992). The site
is not presently fully developed with street improvements and
other utilities. There are existing industrial buildings on
site and the land without the buildings has a potential market
value of $957,013 and $1,914,026.
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Preservation of the resource would restrict the economic
potential to fully develop the site based on the current
market land values costs. Preservation would also require
financial input to maintain the structure. Tourism could be
enhanced in the community by preservation and add additional
revenue to local businesses.
Allowing conflicting uses would maximize the financial
potential for the property by allowing permitted and
conditional uses to develop or occupy the existing site or
structure. This in turn stimulates construction jobs and
employment opportunities which benefit the community and
provides additional tax revenue. Adaptive use of the
structure could ensure some level of financial gain while
preserving the basic integrity of the structure.
Permitting limited conflicting uses is an option in which a
portion of the site could be used for development, which in
turn allows some of the anticipated financial gains to be
actualized. This has been occurring on this site with the
development of several industrial facilities.
Social
a)
b)
General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: The major
social impact of preserving historic resources is the
opportunity for maintaining prominently located links to the
past and the educational and recreational opportunity they
provide. These resources provide an opportunity to preserve
the architectural diversity which identifies past
agricultural, commercial, industrial, educational and
recreational areas. These resources offer unique exterior
surfacing elements, windows, doors and entrance locations that
are not apparent in today's architectural designs. Proper
restoration and maintenance provides an enhanced visual
enrichment to the manufacturing areas.
General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The social'
impact of allowing conflicting uses is the loss with links to
the past and the identification with the social development of
the community. Conflicting uses also change to social fabric
of an existing agricultural area.
Specific I.pacts
Black House: The Black House's social links are to the
agricultural base which dominated the economy prior to WW II.
Due to this association with the social development of the
community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the association to early 1900's
community development, the scattered location of farm
structures and the agricultural economy which dominated until
the later 1950's. Preservation would additionally retain tne
unique architecture.
Permitting conflicting uses would sever the visual association
with early community development and the ability to learn
about the spatial development pattern.
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Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development pattern of the
community while providing a location to meet new needs
required by community residents. As stated previously
adaptive reuse is not likely to occur given the land extensive
needs of industrial development.
Wager House: The Wager House's social links are to the
agricultural economy which dominated in the early 20th
century. Due to this association with the social development
of the community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the association to early 20th century
community development, the scattered location of farms and the
agricultural economy which dominated until the later 1950's.
Permitting conflicting uses would sever the visual association
with farm development and the ability to learn about the
spatial development pattern of the community.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new needs required by
community residents. As stated previously adaptive reuse is
not likely to occur given the land extensive needs of
industrial development.
House at 11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road: This structure's
social links are to the agricultural economy which dominated
in the early 20th century. Due to this association with the
social development of the community, preservation of the
resource is significant. Preservation will retain the
association to early agricultural development, the scattered
location of farms and the agricultural economy which dominated
until the later 1950's.
Permitting conflicting uses would sever the visual association
with early farm development and the ability to learn about the
spatial development pattern of the community.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new needs required by
community residents. As stated previously adaptive reuse is
not likely to occur given the land extensive needs of
industrial development.
Cipole School: This structure's social links are to the
educational development in the community. Due to this
association with the social development of the community,
preservation of the resource is significant. Preservation
will retain the association to 1920's educational needs and
the establishment of the fifth school in th~ community.
Preservation will also retain one of the more unique
architectural buildings.
Permitting conflicting uses would sever the visual association
with early educational needs and the ability to learn about
the spatial development pattern of the community. The
conflicting uses would provide for a newer social association
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to the surrounding area and the transformation to an urban
environment.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new needs required by
community residents.
Chet Fischbuch House: The Fischbuch House's social links are
to the agricultural economy which dominated prior to WW II.
Due to this association with the social development of the
community, preservation of the resource is significant.
Preservation will retain the association to early agriculture,
the scattered location of the agricultural structures and the
agricultural economy which dominated until the later 1950's.
Permitting conflicting uses would sever for ever the visual
association with early community development and the ability
to learn about the spatial development pattern of the
community.
Adaptive reuse of the structure may provide the opportunity to
retain the links to the social development of the community
while providing a location to meet the new needs required by
community residents. As stated previously adaptive reuse is
not likely to occur given the land extensive needs of
industrial development.
Environmental
a) General Impacts of Preserving Historic Resources: The
retention of historic resources on the natural and visual
environment should be have minimal negative implications.
Preservation would maintain the existing natural site
conditions concerning vegetation, topography and hydrology and
visual conditions of architecture.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: The
environmental impacts of allowing the conflicting uses are
increased impervious surface areas, water pollution, increased
air pollution, consumption of more raw materials to construct
new buildings, increased noise pollution and reduced ground
water recharge.
Specific Impacts
Black House: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation'would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing conflicting uses or limited conflicting
uses would cause a change to the environment of the site with
the potential loss of significant trees, added noise,
pollution from vehicular traffic and paving over of the
predominantly open site. Aesthetically, conflicting uses
could bring about the loss of the architectural uniqueness of
this structure and the setting whic~ it occupies.
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Wager House: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing conflicting uses or limited conflicting
uses would cause a change to the environment of the site with
the potential loss of significant trees, added noise,
pollution from vehicular traffic and paving over of the
predominantly open site. Aesthetically, conflicting uses
could bring about th~ loss of the architectural uniqueness of
this structure and the setting which it occupies.
House at 11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road: Retention of this
structure will have minimal negative impacts on the
environment. Preservation would maintain the existing
environmental integrity with no disruption. Allowing the
conflicting uses or limited conflicting uses would cause a
change to the environment of the site with the potential loss
of significant trees, added noise, pollution from vehicular
traffic and paving over of the predominantly open site.
Aesthetically, conflicting uses could bring about the loss of
the architectural uniqueness of this structure and the setting
which it occupies.
Cipole School: Retention of this structure will have minimal
negative impacts on the environment. Preservation would
maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses or limited
conflicting uses would cause a change to the environment of
the site with the potential loss of significant trees, added
noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and paving over of the
predominantly open site. Aesthetically, conflicting uses
could bring about the loss of the architectural uniqueness of
this structure and the setting which it occupies.
Chet Fischbuch House: Retention of this structure will have
minimal negative impacts on the environment. Preservation
would maintain the existing environmental integrity with no
disruption. Allowing the conflicting uses or limited
conflicting uses would cause a change to the environment of
the site with the potential loss of significant trees, added
noise, pollution from vehicular traffic and paving over of the
predominantly open site. Aesthetically, conflicting uses
could bring about the loss of the architectural uniqueness of
this structure and the setting which it occupies.
Energy
a) General Impacts of Preserving' Historic Resources: Less energy
would be required to retrofit existing structures than to
construct new structures. Existing structures would require
window replacement, addition of insulation and weather
stripping to increase energy efficiency. Preservation would
also require less energy expenditure than construction of new
manufacturing facilities based on the energy to produce
materials for construction.
b) General Impacts of Allowing Conflicting Uses: Permitting
conflicting uses will create more energy efficient buildings
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based on current building standards and provide more
functional internal layouts which meet today's flexible market
demand needs.
Specific Impacts
Black House: To make the Black House energy efficient would
require financial expenditure for insulation, storm windows
and weather stripping. These costs would be sUbstantially
less than construction of a new building. Allowing
conflicting uses would require a substantial energy
consumption, including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. New construction also provides an
energy efficient layout for the industrial complex and removes
the impediment of a non-functional structure within the site
design.
Wager House: To make the Wager House energy efficient would
require financial expenditure for insulation, storm windows
and weather stripping. These costs would be sUbstantially
less than construction of a new building. Allowing
conflicting uses would require a substantial energy
consumption, including raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. New construction also provides an
energy efficient layout for the industrial complex and removes
the impediment of a non-functional structure within the site
design.
House at 11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road: To make this
structure energy efficient would require financial expenditure
for insulation, storm windows and weather stripping. These
costs would be sUbstantially less than construction of a new
building. Allowing conflicting uses would require a
substantial energy consumption, inclUding raw material
extraction, processing, shipping, labor and fuel costs. The
outcome is the potential to provide a building which has a
longer life expectancy than the existing building. New
construction also provides an energy efficient layout for the
industrial complex and removes the impediment of a non-
functional structure within the site design.
cipole School: The energy efficiency of the Cipole School has
been increased due to the adaptive reuse of the building as
industrial office space. This includes windOWS, doors and
mechanical heating equipment. This energy expenditure was
substantially less than construction of a new office building.
Chet FischbuCh House: To make the Fischbuch House energy
efficient would require financial expenditure for inSUlation,
storm windows and weather stripping. These costs would be
sUbstantially less than construction of a new building.
Allowing conflicting uses would require a substantial energy
consumption, inclUding raw material extraction, processing,
shipping, labor and fuel costs. The outcome is the potential
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to provide a building which has a longer life expectancy than
the existing building. New construction also provides an
energy efficient layout for the industrial complex and removes
the impediment of a non-functional structure within the site
design.
Conflict Resolution
The Black House, Wager House, structure at 11325 Tualatin-Sherwood
Road and Chet Fischbuch House all have significant potential
economic benefits from allowing the conflicting uses to occur on
site. The benefits for employment in regards to both short and
long term, and tax benefits outweigh the social, environmental and
energy benefits for preservation. The available land for
industrial development is severely restricted by natural features
and the location of these structures. spatially the layout of the
buildings is not conducive to adaptive reuse as office space due to
the buildings' limited size and fragmented floor plan. The best
option for the community and property owner would be to allow
conflicting uses to occur outright with no restrictions and develop
an appropriate policy.
The Cipole School is a unique structure which has been reused for
industrial office space. This is attributed in large part to the
size of the old school and the ability to modify the interior into
usable office accommodations. This reuse has provided an economic
benefit for the owner regarding reduced construction costs and
provides tax revenues. The optimal option would be to design a
policy for continued preservation of the Cipole School preserving
the structure and allowing limited conflicting uses on site.
Proposed Plan Policies to Guide Preservation of the Significant
Resources
Preserve the Cipole School while allowing conflicting uses to occur
on undeveloped portions of the site.
Allow conflicting uses in manufacturing planning districts and
encourage relocation over demolition.
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CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION
As the historic context statement outlines, the city of Tualatin
has a rich and diverse history which has "left its impression upon
the present environment. The community's development has been
strongly influenced by the various transportation elements
including the Tualatin River, Boones Ferry Road, Pacific Highway
99W, and the railroads. Each of these transportation options has
" provided opportunities for new development and relocation of the
community's core. The remnants are identifiable in the various
sites and structures which remain in the residential, commercial
and industrial areas of the community.
As noted in Chapter 2, thirty-three resources have been determined
to have historic significance. These resources are dispersed
geographically and cover the entire time period from 1850 to 1940.
The architectural styles which identify these resources are also
varied, but assist in defining the visual environment which gives
Tualatin its own unique character. The report also indicates
thirty sites are located outside of the present City limits and
will need to be addressed on a case by case basis upon annexation.
The conflicting use and ESEE analysis chapters have attempted to
provide a detailed review of the present plan policies which may
conflict with preserving historic resources and the economic,
social, environmental and energy consequences of preserving the
thirty-three significant sites. This analysis has determined that
a number of the significant resources cannot be preserved at their
present sites due to economic constraints, locational factors and
structural deficiencies. This situation generally occurs in the
commercial and industrial planning districts. The analysis also
indicates that there are a number of future street improvements
whose impacts on the significant resources cannot be determined at
this time.
Throughout the report references have been made concerning
conflicts and potential policies to preserve historic resources.
It should also be noted that this inventory should continually be
readdressed based on new information which may become available on
the inventoried properties and new resources. If circumstances
have changed which would warrant additional structures being placed
on a landmark designation list the city should initiate that
process to maintain compliance with Goal 5.
The following list contains plan policies which are recommended be
included in the Tualatin Community Plan:
1. Promote the historic, educational, architectural, cultural,
economic, and general welfare of the public through the
identification, preservation, restoration, rehabilitation,
protection and use of those buildings, structures, sites and
objects of historic interest within the City.
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2. Foster community and neighborhood pride and sense of identity
based on recognition and use of historic resources.
3. strengthen the economy of the City by encouraging property
owners to preserve historic resources for tourists, visitors
and residents.
4. Encourage pUblic awareness, understanding and appreciation of
the City's history and culture.
5. Promote the enjoyment and use of historic resources
appropriate for the education and recreation of the people of
Tualatin.
6. Identify and preserve diverse architectural styles reflecting
periods of the city's historical and architectural
development, encourage complementary design and construction
for alterations affecting historic resources and encourage
relocation of historic resources over demolition.
7. Enhance property values and increase economic and financial
benefits to the City and its inhabitants.
8. Identify and resolve conflicts between the preservation of
historic resources and alternative land uses.
9. Integrate the management of historic resources into pUblic and
private land management and development processes.
10. Carry out the provisions of statewide Planning Goal 5.
11. Prepare a report describing the comprehensive history of the
City's past.
12. Identify and list additional properties to the current list of
protected historic resources.
13. Upon annexation, potential resources located outside of the
City, but within the City's planning area shall proceed
through the significance review, conflicting use and economic,
social, environmental and energy analysis.
14. Review the impacts on historic resources when public
improvement projects are proposed.
15. Retain historic resources in the Low Density Residential (RL)
Planning District on parcels which cannot be partitioned or
subdivided by preserving and not demolis~ing or relocating
these resources.
16. Retain historic resources located on parcels which can be
partitioned or subdivided in the Low Density Residential(RL)
Planning District by property owners and developers
integrating the resource into proposed lot configurations and
development proposals.
17. Allow limited conflicting uses and adaptive reuse of the Sweek
House and Smith/Boone House while maintaining the
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architectural integrity of the two structures and discourage
relocation or demolition.
18. Allow limited conflicting uses to develop on the undeveloped
portion of the Winona Cemetery property while maintaining the
existing cemetery.
19. Allow adaptive reuse of the structure at 6825 SW Childs Road
and discourage relocation and demolition.
20. Encourage adaptive reuse of significant resources in
commercial planning districts and discourage relocation and
demolition.
21. Encourage limited conflicting uses on the Isaac Ball site
while maintaining the arcnitectural integrity of the resource.
22. Allow conflicting uses on the Little White House site and
encourage relocation over demolition.
23. Allow conflicting USes at 18615 SW Boones Ferry Road and the
smith Row House, and encourage relocation over demolition.
24. Preserve the Cipole School while allowing conflicting uses to
occur on undeveloped portions of the site.
25. Allow conflicting uses in manufacturing planning districts and
encourage relocation over demolition.
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APPENDIX A
MAYORS AND ALDERMEN/COUNCILORS
CITY OF TUALATIN
MAYORS AND ALDERMEN/COUNCILORS
1913
MiYQr - Thad Sweek
Aldermen - Chas Casteel, J.R. Funer, R.C. Payne, A.D. Smith, LL. Cole and
Dan Hough
Cjty Recorder - Jos. H. Schomoni
City Treasurer - J. N. Robinson
County COmmissioner - John Nyberg
Attorney - Calvin Sweek, son of John Sweek
January], 1915
MiYQr - Thad Sweek
Aldermen - John Nyberg, Phillip, Fuller, Smith, Haugh and Payne
January 6, 1916
Mu2r -
Aldermen
Recorder
Marshall
Treasyrer
Thad Sweek
- E.L. Cole, Smith,
- Jos. H. Shamoni
- James l. Andrews
- Robinson
Duley, Nyberg, Fuller and Haugh
DeceMber 5, 1918
MilQr - John Nyberg
Aldermen - A.D. smith, E.L. Cole, John Wesch, Charles Roberts,
Wm. Barngrover and J.G. Thompson
Recorder - E.A. Robinson
Treasurer . I.N. Robinson
DeCreheT 9, 1920
Mayor - John Nyberg
Aldermen - (2 yr) John Wesch, £.A. Robinson, J.G.Thompson(1 yr) E.A. Eddy, wm Barngrover, R.N. Heimbach
Recorder - Harry Judd
Treasyrer - I.N. Robinson
Marshall - Chas Roberts
January 11, 1923
Him - J. Nyberg
Councjlors - Robinson, Barngrover, Eddy, Roberts, Wesch and Hawxhurst
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January 3, 1924
~ - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - E.A. Blank, Eddy, John Stone, Robinson, Wesch and Hawxhurst
January 4, 1925
MuQ.r. - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - W.R. Hawxhurst, John Wesch, E.H. Robinson, WID. Barngrover, Eddy
and Blank
Treasurer - Mary Robinson
Marshall - Chas Roberts
Recorder - John Stone
January 1926
~ - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - Robinson, Eddy, Hawxhurst, Blank, Wesch and Barngrover
January 4, 1927
MiYQ.r - J . Nyberg
Aldermen - Robinson, Hawxhurst, Wesch, Eddy, Blank and Barngrover
Recorder - John Stone
Marshall - Chas Roberts
January 8, 1929
Mayor - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - Hawxhurst, Eddy, Robinson, Barngrover, Wesch and Blank
Recorder - John Stone
Marshall - Chas Roberts
January 1930
Mu2r - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - E.A. Eddy, Walter Hawxhurst, H.M. Moore, l.J. Francis and
J. Wesch
June 6, 1931
Mayor - .John Nyberg
Aldermen - E.A. Robinson, W. Hawxhurst, E.A. Eddy, H.M. Moore, J. Wesch
and L.J. Francis
Recorder - John Stone
Treasurer - Mary Jones
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January 7, 1932
Mayor - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - Eddy, Francis, Del Heald, E.A. Robinson, W. Hawxhurst and
Walter Eames
Recorder - J.B. Stone
January 5, 1933
~ - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - E.A. Eddy, Walter Hawxhurst, E.A. Robinson, Walt Eames,
L.J. Francis and Del Heald
Recorder - J.B. Stone
Treasurer - Mary Jones
Marshall - Chas Roberts
January 4. 1934
~ - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - W. Eames, l.J. Francis, Del Heald, E.A. Robinson, W. Hawxhurst
and E. A• Eddy
February 7, 1935
fkmr - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - W. Eames, W. Hawxhurst, E.A. Eddy, E.A. Robinson, l.J. Francis
and Harvey Casteel
Recorder - W.S. Heald
Treasurer -- Mary Jones
Marshall - Chas Roberts
January 1936
~ - J. Nyberg
Aldermen - E.A. Eddy, l.J. Francis, Walter Eames, Harvey Casteel,
E.A. Robinson and W.R. Hawxhurst
Recorder - W.S. Heald
January 1937
Same as 1936.
January 1938
Same as 1937.
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January 5, 1939
~ - J. Nyberg
Coyncilmen - W.R. Hawxhurst, Mrs. Ruth McReynolds, E.A. Robinson,
L.J. Francis, H.M. Moore and C.F. Tomford
Treasurer - Mary E. Jones
Constable - Charlie Roberts
Recorder/Water Super. - R.T. Thacker
Council authorized proceeding with school property annexation.
January 3, 1941
.~ - J. Nyberg
Council - J.J. Kemp, C.F. Tomford, Chas Roberts, W.R. Hawxhurst,
Ruth McReynolds and John Richards
Recorder/Water Super. - wm. Barngrover
Marshall - Chas Roberts
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APPENDIX B
HISTORIC INVENTORY
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10:' 57
Historic Name: Luster House
Common Name:
Address: g030 SW SagertStreet
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Kenneth Allen
Address 1: PO Box#l
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Heisson, WA 98622
T/R/S: 2S/1W/26
Parcel: 2S126AB00102
Add it ion: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Date of Construction: c. 1857
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: James Luster
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Craftsman
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Primary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Con/p/post Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Narrow clapboard siding
Decorative Features: Gable dormers on north and south elevations, purl ins on all gable
ends, covered fornt porch, wide fascia boards, corbelled chimney and
square butt cut shingles in gable ends
Other Notes: Covered porch, brick chimneys, 1"x6" window trim, corner boards
( \ Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Removed upstairs porch, reduced size of front porch due to street improvements.
Remodeled in 1900's to give Craftsman appearance.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Walnut, apple and maple trees.
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South side of Sagert Street and west· of Boones Ferry Road. House is surrounded
by new residential development from 1970's and 1980's. Area zoned for single
family residences.
Sources: Tualatin Historical Society; Washington County Department of Assessment and
Taxation.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: Posslble Tualatin's oldest standing structure the Luster House is the
typical Craftsman building. The building has util ized extra wide fascia boards for
accent purposes. The dormer (two) and gable ends of the bUilding have used square butt
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
Luster House
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Historic Name: Luster House Date of Construction: c. 1857
cut shingles while the lower level utilizes clapboard siding. This structure is one of
several of the same or similar style in Tualatin.
HISTORICAL: James Luster came to Oregon at the age of 18 on the Oregon Trail in 1852
and died shortly after bUilding this house in about 1857. He dtove an oxen team for
the Sebastian family. The house sits on what was once an active agricultural farm.
Soon after constructing the home Mr. Luster passed on. Part of his land claim was
donated to become the first frame school house, first community hall and first church.
Other owners included John Sweek, E.A.(Zeke) Eddy, Charles Geiberger and the Paulsen
and Martin families. Charles Geiberger was the local Grange Master, County Road
Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. The Luster House living room served as the site
of the first court proceedings. A quilt at Tualatin City Library was made in the home
in 1916.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-10
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #2-10
Luster House
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Loca"j ID: 57
Historic Name: Luster House T/R/S: 2S/1W/26
Address: 9030 SW Sagert Street Parcel: 2S126ABOOI02
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 36
Historic Name: l~ i 11 m'Jbrook Date of Construction: 1858
Common Name: Sweek House Orig. Use: Residence
Address: 18815 SW Boones Ferry Road Pl~es. Use: Residence
City: Tualatin Architect: John Sweek
Owner Name: Althea Pratt Broome Builder: John Sweek
Address I: PO Box# 236 Theme: 19th Cent
Address 2: Sty1el: C1assica"1 Revival
City, 5T, Z"ip: Tualatin, OR 97062 5tyle2:
T/R/S: 2S/1W/23 Object: BLDG Ranking: Primary
Parcel: 251230000300 Style Notes: (None)
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: L-shape No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Composition
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash w/6 lights over 6
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Corbelled chimney, Verge and barge boads, 'covered porch on suth and
east elevations supported by large square collumns, balcony on second
level above porch, balustrade on upper balcony and lower porch, side
lights and transome window at main door
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
West wing
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Fall pipin apple planted approximately 1888, poplur and oak trees.
Associated Structures:
Small quest cottage, gazebbo, barn and smaller sheds. Smith/Boone house has been
relocated to this property.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: West side of Boones Ferry Road at intersection with Tualatin Road, Burlington
Northern Railroad (old Oregon Electric Railroad line) fronts the building to the
east. The building is adjacent to downtown Tualatin. Area zoned for
multi-family residential use.
Sources: National Register of Historic Places Inventory 1974; Tualatin Historical Society;
Tigard Times, June 10, 1976; Land of Tua1ity, 1975; A Centennial History of
Washington County, 1959; City of Tualatin; Tigard Times, May 6, 1976.
Statement of Significance:
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
ltJi 11 m~brook
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 36
Historic Name: Willowbrook Date of Construction: 1858
ARCHITECTURAL: The original part of the house is rectangular in plan with a gable roof
of medium to steep pitch. A balcony roofed verandah is attached to the east facing
front and south end, becomrning a two story piazza on the west side over which the gable
extends with unbroken pitch. Two interior brick chimneys with corbelled caps are set
on the east slope of the roof ridge. One is at the south end and the other near the
north end. This is probably the original end chimney and the northern most portion of
the house was extended along with the verandah. The verandah may have originally
continued around the north end of the house. The north gable end is fully pedimented
while the south gable altered. A horizontal frieze continues across the gable south
end. The ranking cornice is a simple boxed cornice with raked plain board frieze
matching the horizontal frieze which continues all the way around the house. Verandah
and piazza cloumns are square and without capitals.
Fenestration is irregular. All windows are double hung sashes containing six lights
over six. The glass for the small paned windows was shipped from the east and remains
as part of the original architecture. The front door is probably the original part of
the house and has side lights and a transom window. All openings are set into simple
board architraves. The cornice of those on the east side second floor extend into the
frieze and on the ends the frieze is the cornice.
A two-story wing with an axis perpendicular to that of the main house has been added to
the north end of the west side. It closely resembles the main house in detail and has·
a brick chimney with corbelled cap in the south slope of the roof at the ridge inside
the west wall. The piazza on the south side of the wing ties into that on the west
side of the main house and the roof extends over it in similar unbroken fashion. A
smoke house and small cottage are located on the property.
The Sweek House is a larger than usual example of the C1asssical Revival. The balcony
roof verandah is also unusual where covered porches were more typical.
HISTORICAL: John Sweek was born in St. Genevieve County, Missouri in 1822. He
practiced medicine and law in Missouri before marrying Maria Beard on Februray 14,
1852. Maria was born in St. Genevieve County, Missouri on May 31, 1833. Sweek
departed with his bride on April 15, 1852 and arrived in Oregon in August 1852. Some
accounts have him arriving in the spring and as late as September 1852. They arrived
at their Donation Land Claim in Februray 1853. This was Sweek's third crossing west.
He started for California in 1849 to the gold fields, but aborted the trip at the
rockies when word reached that his parents had died of cholera. When Sweek and his
bride arrived in Oregon and finally to the Tualatin Valley he took up a Donation Lan
Claim of 320 acres south of the Tualatin River. There first home was a log cabin
reportedly located to the west of the present structure. They lived in the log house
for for a time and built a second log house with an upstairs and four rooms.
In 1858 the existing house was built using lumber from from Dr. McLaughlin's mill in
Oregon City. The lumber was hauled by oxen over the rough road from Oregon City to the
Yamhill Country. Mrs. Sweek oversaw the construction of the house and barn during her
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
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Historic Name: Willowbrook
husbands absents in Idaho.
Date of Construction: 1858
Sweek was an intergetic individual and particpated in a number of business ventures.
During the Idaho gold rush he transported freight from The Dalles to Idaho City in the
late 1850's and early 1860's. He constrcuted a brick store in Idaho City and when fire
destroyed the town his was the only store remaining. In total he stayed six years in
Idaho.
John Sweek also assisted Alphonzo Boone and his son Jesse Boone in bUilding the road
which lead from Portland to Salem and the ferry crossing over the Willamatee River know
as Boones Ferry. The Road was also to be known as Boones Ferry and reatins that name
to date. In addition to these business ventures John Sweek was a farmwe raising cattle
and crops. A part of there land was used for growing peaches and oother fruits. He
was also active in the lumber industry' clearing land and shipping logs to Oregon City
and Portland.
Sweek platted the first town of Tualatin in 1888 with the comming of the railroad. The
Sweek's were known for their house attendant nHing". Hing was of Chinese decent and
said to have become employeed by the Sweek's after the railroad was completed where he
worked.
The Sweek's had six children: Cyrus, Alexander, Lawrence, Thaddeus, Alice and Lillian.
Alexander served as a state Senetor and Thaddeus as Tualatin's first mayor in 1913.
John Sweek died in Februray 1890 and Maria followed in January 1916.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
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Address: 18815 SW Boones Ferry Road Parcel: 251230000300
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 51
Historic Name: Black House Date of Construction: 1900
Common Name: Brown House Orig. Use: Residence
Address: 11640 Sri Mys 1any Street Pres. Use: Residence
City: Tualatin Architect: Unknown
Owner Name: Nona Gilchrist Builder: Unknown
Address 1: 15476 SW Bangy Road Theme: 20th Cent
Address 2: StyleI: Vernacular
City, 51, Zip: Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Style2: Altered
T/R/S: 2S/IW/22 Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Parcel: 2S122COO1500 Style Notes: (None)
Addition: Tualatin Valley Acres
Block: NA Lot: 6 &. 7 Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: T-shape No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Hip roof front porch supported by foUt' 4"x4" columns, corner boards,
verge boards in gable ends, window surrounds
Other Notes: Two internal brick chimneys
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Porch on west side enclosed, addition of the south perpendicular wing.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Fir tree to north of porch.
Associated Structures:
Metal barn to southeast of main house.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South side of Myslony Street and east of 118th Avenue with Hedges Creek located
to the east and wetlands to the south and west. The structure is loacted in an
industrial area and zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Interview with Warren
Brown 1991; Tualatin Historical Society; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; Corps of
Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The house was originally the main two·-story portion which was later
added onto, with the south addition giving the building a T-shaped floor plan. The
original portion has a hip roof porch, verge boards and corner boards. The one story
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 51
Historic Name: Black House Date of Construction: 1900
addition, with basement, maintains the original style. Fixed multi-pane windows are on
the west elevation of the addition. It is thought this is an alteration and that the
porch on the east elevation are representative of the original architecture.
HISTORICAL: The Black family is said to have lived in the home for many years. The
family farmed the surrounding land. Subsequent owners were Walgraves, who still farm
in the area, and H.J.Aschwanden. Markings in concrete indicate the house may have been
built as late as 1912 or some alterations occurring about 1912.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92 ack House
Designation:
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 39
Historic Name: Nyberg House
Common Name: Nyberg House
Address: 7445 SW Nyberg Street
City: .Tualatin
Owner Name: lira Howard
Address 1: 7445 SW Nyberg Street
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/24
Parcel: 2S124A002502
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Date of Construction: 1905
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: John Nyberg
Builder: John Nyberg
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: American Foursquare
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Hip Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: ~lood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Internal brick chimney, barge boards, wide window trim, corner
boards, bay windows, dormers, covered front porch with large turned
support columns
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: Y Date: Circa 1952
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Structure moved to present location in approximately 1952; full concrete basement,
1952; enclosed porch, second floor balcony with shed roof - replaced balcony.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Orchard, pine, fir, dog\llood, cherry and beech trees.
Associated Structures:
Two detached bUildings (wood shed and shop).
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North of Nyberg Street and west of 1-5 in area of commercial development. Zoned
for commercial uses.
Sources: Washington County Cultural Resource Inventory; Washington County Department of
Assessment and Taxation; Tigard Times, June 10, 1976; Interview Zita Howard 1990.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: Built;n 1905, the two-story Nyberg House ;s an example of the American
Foursquare style of architecture, a style common to the rural farming landscape of
Washington County. The building is square in plan and is capped by a hipped roof of
composition shingle. It has overhanging boxed eaves. The roof ridge is pierced by an
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Desiqnation:
Nyberg House
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Historic Name: Nyberg House Date of Construction: 1905
interior brick chimney. Shiplap siding finished with corner boards clads the exterior
of the building. The four hipped dormers have wood shingle siding and single 1/1
double hung sash windows. The majority of windows in the house are also 1/1 double
hung sash \'!ith simp·le surrounds. A projecting bay on the west elevation features a
central window surrounded by colored glass lights. The entry door on the north
elevation is decorated with an etched glass light, and three horizontal wood panels. A
side entry on the south elevation has thy'ee vertical lights and two \Awod panels. In
1952 when the house was threatened by the construction of Interstate 5, it was re-sited
to its current location, keeping true to its original directional placement. When
moved the decorative scrolled brackets were removed and the original turned posts
supporting the V-shape porch were replaced with boxes truncated post resting on brick
piers. The porch was enclosed on the north facade to provide kitchen space, as was the
second floor balcony on the east facade to prOVide a sleeping porch. The original rock
foundation was replaced by a full concrete basement. Outbuildings include a woodshed
and shop building moved just north of the house and connected by a breezeway. A gable
roof garage is located to the north of the shed. An original second floor north
elevation balcony has been replaced with a shed roof porch. The Nyberg house is sited
immediately west of Interstate 5, and north of the Tualat'in exit ramp. To the west is
a commercial shopping area and business district. This is the on·ly residence in an
otherwise highly developed commercial area. Cherry, beech, birch and dogwood trees,
and a large walnut tree landscape the property and provide some insulation from
surrounding traffic and noise. Information from the Tigard Times indicates the 14-room
home was constructed using central heating and indoor plumbing. It ·is said the home
was the second west of the Rocky Mountains to use rock fiber plaster, The first lights
were carbide which were converted to electricity in 1922. The home has a guest hal1~
parlor, sitting room, dining room and four large upstairs bedrooms.
HISTORICAL: Born on July 4, 1B67, John Nyberg immigrated to the United States fY'om
Sweden in 1893. His sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Hobart of Silverton, Oregon. He
arrived in New York in April of 1893 traveling on to North Dakota for several weeks of
orientation before continuing on to Oregon. After spending several years with the
Hobarts in Silverton, he made his way north to Tualatin in 1895. John Nyberg built his
first house south of Nyberg Road (then known as Road 212) on 26 acres of land he
purchased upon arriving in Tualatin. Nyberg and partner Jim Werth operated a
blacksmith shop in Bridgeport for several years. John met his future bride in 1893.
In April 1897 he married Ora Barngrover who came to Oregon from Kansas with her parents
in 1880. She was born in 1879 in Topeka, Kansas. To provide room for their ten
children, Nyberg built the existing house in 1905, using lumber purchased from neighbor
George Saum's sawmill. Eventually his farm holdings totaled 103 acres which he used for
general farming of hay, grain and ra·ising dairy cattle. Part of Nybet'g's property
included the T~al in swamp area which he planted in onions. Nyberg transported his
farm products by horse a.nd wagon to the Portland maTket by way of Tigard. In addition
to his daily chores as a farmer, John Nyberg \#a5 ejected county commissioner in 1912
serving a four year term under Judge Reisnero He was county commissioner and county
road commissioner fot' !!mny years and a member of the local school board being a strong
believer in. pub! ic educatimL Nyberg a-Iso served on the basin flood contro'j committee
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Date: 02/01
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Historic Name: Nyberg House Date of Construction: 1905
with the likes of George Marshall, Mayor of Portland. Nyberg was elected mayor of
Tualatin in 1915 holding the office for 26 years. He lived until July 1954, his wife
having passed on in July 1932.
As stated above, several alterations were made to the house when it was moved west, out
of the path of Interstate 5 in 1952. Since then the owners have maintained the
original appearance and integrity of the house. In 1955, a year after John Nyberg's
death, his daughter' Zi ra, and her husband l.vayne Howard pur'chased the property. One of
John Nyberg's sons, Clayton, was raised in the home and had his own influence locally
and regionally serving on the Metropolitan Planning Committee, Metropolitan
Transportation Commmittee and on the Board of Commissioners for Washington County. He
also served in the Oregon House of Representatives starting in 1970 and helped found
the local fire department in 1936.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #4-3 Slide No.: Ron #6-1
Recorded by: Douglas R.
Date: 02/01/92 Nyberg House
Des ignat hm:
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Historic Name: Nyberg House T/R/S: 2S/1W/24
Address: 7445 SW Nyberg Street Parcel: 2S124A002502
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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Historic Name: Black House T/R/S: 2S/1W/22
Address: 11640 SW Myslony Street Parcel: 25122C001500
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 42
Historic Name: Smith Row House Date of Construction: c. 1910
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Hanegan House
8465 SW Nyberg Street
Tua-latin
Murn ice Hanegan
10935 SW Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
25/1W/24
2S124BC04100
Tualatin Grove Tract (1908)
C Lot: 9
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: John L. Smith
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Post/beam Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Verge board in gable ends, window surrounds, covered front porch with
four 4"x4" support posts, corner boards and covered rear porch
Other Notes: Interior chimney at roof ridge line
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: Y Date: Circa 1936
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Front porch (c.1970).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Lilac tree, minimal foundation planting.
Associated Structures:
Wood shed at l~ear of structure~
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North side of Nyberg Street, near intersection of Boones Ferry Road, in area of
commercial development. Area zoned for commercial USB.
Sources: Tualatin Historical Society; Washington County Department of Assessment and
Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; Interview with Murnice Hanagan 1991.
Statement of Significance:
Architectural: Important elements include 2-story construction, verge boards, window
orientation and shiplap siding.
HISTORICAL: This house was once located along Tualatin Road near the present Tualatin
Community Park office. The bUilding was constructed for John L. Smith, a prominent
Tualatin businessman who owned and operated the local Tualatin Mill Company, brick yard
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92 Smith Row House
Des ignat ion:
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Historic Name: Smith Row House Date of Construction: c. 1910
and constrcution business. The structure was used to house employees of the lumber
mill. The house was once one of six houses known as Smith Row houses adjacent to the
mill operation. The house was owned by Elizabeth M. Vincent and sold to George and Sue
Vincent 8/27/24. F. Hanegan purchased it in 1932. Mr. Hanegan was the Mayor of
Tualatin from 1955 to 1958.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #4-4 Slide No.: Roll #3-4
Recorded
Designation:
Douglas R. Rux
O~::/O Smith Row House
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Address: 8465 SW Nyberg Street Parcel: 251248C04100
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 59
Historic Name: Richardson House Date of Construction: 1910
Quad: Sherwood
Residence
Residence
Unknown
J.!VL Richardson
20th Cent
Vernacular
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin
Ted J. and Alta F. Roskowyk
20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/26
2S126AA02000
NA
NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use:
Pres. Use:
Architect:
Bu il der:
Theme:
Stylel:
Style2:
Object:
Style Notes:
BLDG
(None)
Ranking: Secondary
Plan Type/Shape: Rect/Irreg No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Hip Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash, storm windows
Exterior Surfacing Material: Clapboard
Decorative Features: Hipped roof enclosed front porch, french doors at main entrance,
window surrounds, dormers, corbelled chimney, barge boards
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
(None)
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Laurel hedge, cedar tree and apple trees.
Associated Structures:
Detached garage at rear of house.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Located west of Boones Ferry Road and south of Sagert Street. The site is
nestled in an area of homes constructed in the late 50's, 60's and 70's. Area
zoned for s ing1 e famil y res idences.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; Tualatin Historical Society.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: This house exhibits boxed eave design with hip roof, hip roof dormers
and hip roof front porch, The foundation for the basement has a slight angle instead of
the traditional vertical wall. The front porch is entirely enclosed with two glass
doors at the entrance. At the rear of the house is a separate covered exterior
basement entrance.
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Richardson 50
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 59
Historic Name: Richardson House Date of Construction: 1910
HISTORICAL: J.M.Richardson owned the home for many years. At one time there was a
chicken hatchery operation and a brooder house on the property. The structures
associated with the farming operation have been removed.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-7
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #2-7
Richardson House
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Local 10: 59
Historic Name: Richardson House T/R/S: 2S/1W/26
Address: 20195 S~J Boones Ferry Road Parcel: 2S126AA02000
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON l.ocal ID: 37
Historic Name: Robinson Store Date of Construction: 1912
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Rich's Kitchen
18810 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin
Antonio and Carol Tittle
15155 SW Glen Eagles Court
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
2S/1W/24
2S124BC03001
Tualatin Grove Tract (1908)
A Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Store
Pres. Use: Restaurant
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: Commercial
Stylel: Vernacular
5tyle2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Brick Basement:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Flat Roof Material: built-up
Wall Construction: Brick Structural Frame: Brick
Primary Window Type: 12/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Brick
Decorative Features: Recessed entry, rowlock brick coursing, stair-stepped parapet, canopy
over sidewalk with square support cloumns and scrolled knee braces
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Main floor windows, main entrance relocated, parapet cover over north and west
elevations, arched'windows.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South side of Boones Ferry Road at southwest corner of intersection of Boones
Ferry and Tualatin Roads in downtown Tualatin. Area zoned for commercia'i use.
Sources: Washington County Cultural Resource Inventory, 1984; Tigard Times, May 6, 1976;
Tualatin Historical Society; Virginia E. Moore, land of Tuality, Vol 2, 1976.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The old Robinson store is a two-story brick building situated on the
southwest corner of Boones Ferry Road and lower Boones Ferry Road in Tualatin. The
building has a flat roof with brick cresting along the stepped parapet on the east
facade. A wooden cornice is seen along the we~t and north facades. The building is
sided liJith common bond brick. The front entry on the north facade is recessed,
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
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Historic Name: Robinson Store Date of Construction: 1912
composed of a new wood door with a decorative panel, one beveled light and a window of
eight lights. The windows vary throughout the building. The windows on the upper
story of the west facade are 1/1 double hung sash with muttons giving the apperance of
12/12, with rowlock brick coursing above and stone lintels below. The segmental arched
windows on the east facade are also 1/1 double hung sash with muttons. Main floor
windows have been replaced with large picture windows and muttons. The two-story front
porch along the north and west facades is supported by eight square, wooden posts with
decorative brackets. The porch is located in the public right-of-way. The wooden
balustrade along the second story of the porch is made up of a simple, open slat rail
and post. The Robinson building is located south of Boones Ferry Road in Tualatin.
The building is set back only a few feet from the street, and an asphalt parking area
is located behind the bUilding to the SQuth.
HISTORICAL: This brick bUilding was constructed as a store in 1912 for Elizabeth and
I.N. Robinson. Elizabeth was the sister of John L. Smith, one of the important persons
who contributed to the development of Tualatin. A wooden company store was first built
at the same location by Smith for his sister and brother-in-law. Behind the store was
a park used by community residents. When the Robinsons needed to expand their store,
the wooden store was moved north and a new brick store was constructed. The brick
building was used as a store until the 1970's. It stood vacant for a few years until
purchased by the present owners. The building has been stabilized, renovated and now
houses a successful restaurnat business, Rich's Kitchen. Elizabeth Robinson's brother',
John L. Smith, was responsible for much of the development of the town of Tualatin.
Smith, originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland and Kansas prior to moving to
Oregon in 1888. He and his family first resided near Cole Creek, where he established
a sawmill and raised hops. When Smith and his family moved to Tualatin in 1890 he
acquired the Savage and Son Lumbermill and renamed it Tualatin Mill Company. He later
built a brickyard on the location where the Methodist Church now stands, in 1907.
Smith was also involved in real estate sales, and was a building contractor. He and
his company built many of the homes in the area for lumber mill workers, and other
residents of the city. Smith was in favor of incorporation of the City of Tualatin,
however it was not until his death in 1910 that the residents of the City voted in
favor of that action. The old Robinson Store is significant as the only brick
commercial building that remains in Tualatin from the 1900's. The bricks in the
building are from the John L. Smith brickyard, which was very successful while Smith
was alive; the business folded after he died. Smith was an energetic and talented man
who contributed greatly to the development of Tualatin.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #5-11
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #3-3
Robinson Store
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Local 10: 37
Historic Name: Robinson Store T/R/S: 2S/1W/24
Address: 18810 SW Boones Ferry Road Parcel: 251248C03001
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 10
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1914
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Elmer House
11450 SW Elmer Court
Tualatin
Richard P. and Wilma Elmer
11450 SW Elmer Court
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/15
2S115DCOI100
Hazelbrook Farm (1908)
NA Lot: 24
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Vernacular
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Wood shingle-square butt cut
Decorative Features: Side wall brick chimney, enclosed front porch, window surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Enclosed sun porch north and south elevation, addition of second floor shed roof
dormer, patio.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Large douglas fir, poplar and maple trees surround house.
Associated Structures:
Detached garage with shake siding southwest of house and well house (not on present
property) located northwest of the structure.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: House is surrounded by established plantings and trees, subdivided, now part of
Arrowhead Subdivision at corner of 115th Avenue and Hazelbrook Road. Area loned
for single family residential use.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Tualatin T-imes, 4/4/90;
Hazelbrook Farm Plat 1908; Metsker's Atlas 1928; Interview Richard Elmer 1991.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: This home has variable roof lines each leading to a gable rocf form.
The front porch has been enclosed as a summer sleeping room. A brick chimney is
attached to the east elevation. Additions are located to the rear of the hOlne which
have used shake and T-l-11 siding in addition to sliding and full lenght windows. The
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Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1914
north elevation has a very symetrical appearance.
HISTORICAL: The Elmers purchased the home in 1950 and farmed the land ralslng cattle
and growing strawberries. Previous owners included Pearl Kendal Hess who may have
constrcuted the structure and Carl Stonewall (1934). The house sets in Hazelbrook Farm
which was marketed for its rural character and good soil for crop production. Farm
buildings associated with agriculture were located on the site until the Arrowhead
Subdivision was platted. In 1990 there was a stock barn with board and batten siding
and gambrel roof, small tool shed, wood shed and a machine shed. All of these
accessory structures have been demolished.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-15
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
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Historic Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/15
Address: 11450 SW Elmer Court Parcel: 251150(01100
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 69
Roof Material: Camp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
hung sash
No. of Stories:
Basement: N
~1oved Y/N: N
Historic Name: Wager House
Common Name:
Address: 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Edward and Lilliam Wager
Address 1: 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
!~ddress 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/27
Parcel: 251278000301
Add it i on: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Plan Type/Shape: L-shape
Primary Foundation Material: Pier/post
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable
Wall Construction: Wood
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Covered front porch with
surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR
Date of Construction: 1915
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Frank Wager
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: AHered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Sherwood
1.0
three square support columns and window
Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
East room addition (1960) and interior remodelings (1990).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Cedar trees along drive, fruit trees and fir trees.
Associated Structures:
Three barns and outbuildings to the south of the main house and a mobile home.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road near intersection of 120th Avenue. Area is
farmland with surrounding industrial development. Site zoned for industrial
uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928;
Interview Lillian Wager 1991; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The structure was constructed by Frank Wager. The Wager family has
maintained ownership since construction. The Wager's have been farming the land for a
number of years.
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Date: 02/01/92
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 69
Historic Name: Wager House
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Date of Construction: 1915
51 ide No.: Roll #2-11
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Address: 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Parcel: 251278000301
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS Laca'i 10: 98
Historic Name: Minnie Skog House Date of Construction: 1916
Quad: Lake Oswego
Residence
Residence
Fred Fredericks
Fred Fredericks
20th Cent
Craftsman
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, S1, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
6001 SW Borland Road
Tualatin
Phyllis Gt'immit
6031 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
25/1E/19
21El9C 01700
NA
NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use:
Pres. Use:
Architect:
Bu il der:
Theme:
Stylel:
Style2:
Object:
Style Notes:
BLDG
(None)
Ranking: Primary
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Block mas. Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary vJindow Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Clapboard
Decorative Features: Verge board, purlin braces, window surrounds and covered front porch
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: Y Date: Circa 1925
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Enclosed rear porch (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Mature fir trees surrounding house.
Associated Structures:
Three detached sheds.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Located north of SW Borland Road and east of Meridian Park Hospital. House sits
in grove of large Douglas fir trees well off Borland Road. Site zoned for single
family residences.
Sources: Loyce Lee interview of Gladys Fredericks May (1990); Clackamas County Department
of Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo
1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: This home has a concrete block fundation with an exterior access located
at the bUilding's northeast corner. This access is for a partial dirt floor basement
or root cellar. The building's exterior is trimmed in clapboard siding, corner boards
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/9;~
Designation:
MhHl ie
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Historic Name: Minnie Skog House Date of Construction: 1916
and wide trim around windows. The front entrance has a gable roof projecting from the
wall and supported by tltm 4"x41! knee braces. The north end of the house has a room
which was likely a porch enclosed at some point.
HISTORICAL: The house originally was located near Nyberg Road and was relocated to its
present location circa 1925. The date of original construction is 1916. The structure
was moved by using logs and pulling the structure over the logs.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Address: 6001 SW Borland Road Parcel: 21E19C 01700
Tualatin Quad: Lake Oswego
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 55
Quad: Beaverton
Miller House
19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin
David H. and linda Mae Miller
19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/H~/23
251230001600
Tualatin Gardens (1892)
NA Lot: pt.33
Historic Name: Logan House
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner' Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Date of Construction: 1917
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: Craftsman
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Styl e Notes: (None)
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Composition
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 3/1 and 4/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Weatherboard
Decorative Features: Projecting second story covered porch, 4 large turned wood supports,
boxed eaves and returns, bay window, full width covered main level
porch with 4 tuscan columns, window surrounds, balustrade
Other Notes: Columns main porch, boxed eaves and returns, hip roof bay extensions
and frieze board
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterat ions/Add it ions (Date):
Canopy at rear of house.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Site has significant number of large douglas fir trees and ornimental plantings
around bUilding foundation.
Associated Structures:
Detached garage.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: East side of Boones Ferry Road across from Tualatin Grade School. House is
settled into large yard and evergreen trees. Small lot residential areas are
located to south and east. Area zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: Washington County Historical Resources InventorYl 8/84; Washington County
Department of Assessment and Taxation; Tualatin Historical Society; Tualatin
Graders Plat 1892.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The Logan House is a large two-story bUilding horizontal in massing and
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Logan House
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 55
Historic Name: Logan House Date of Construction: 1917
square in plan. Constructed in 1917, it represents a vernacular composite of the
Craftsman style of architecture. The house is contained under a steeply pitched,
vergeless gable roof with projecting eave returns which are shingled. There is an
exterior brick chimney on the south facade. The exterior of the house is sided with
weatherboard and finished with corner boards.
The central gable roof forms the recesed front porch on the west facade. Four massive
Tuscan columns with square capitals and bases provide support for the porch. The porch
frieze board extends around the entire circumference of the building. The front porch
entry door has 15 lights, wood muntins and a new screen door. On the second floor of
this same facade is a recessed sun porch supported by a similar motif on a reduced
scale. A double door leads out to the sun porch. The rear (east) dormer has a gable
roof, boxed eaves and eave returns, and the bays feature four light casement windows.
Vertical 4/1 and 3/1 double hung sash windows appear on all four facades. At the
basement level there are three light fixed windows. A single story gable roof
attachment appears on the south elevation, and on the north elevation, a small hipped
roof attachment. The large, symmetrical house rests on a concrete basement foundation.
HISTORICAL: Referred to by many locals as the Logan House, this residence was built in
1917 for Mr. Logan. Other than the fact that he was employed by the Oregon E"lectric
Railroad Company as the station master, we know little biographical "informatin about
the original owner. According to previous owners, Mr. Logan had this large house built
so he could rent rooms to the teachers at the elementary school located directly across
Boones Ferry Road. The architect was reportedly from San Francisco. The two-acre lot
was at that time five acres. During the 1940's it was divided into three separate land
parcels. After several short term owners following Mr. Logan, Henry and Dorothy Miller
purchased the house in 1950, and lived there until 1972. They sold to their son and
daughter-in-law, David and Linda Miller, the current owners.
Though the historical nature of this house could benefit from additonal information,
architecturally it is a significant resource for the City of Tualatin~ Built just
prior to,the outbreak of American participati6n in World War I, it is a unique
variation of the Craftsman style of architecture. It remains on its original site, in
good condition, and stands out as a landmark for the community of Tualatin.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-4
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #2-3
Logan House
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Historic Name: Logan House T/R/S: 2S/1W/23
Address: 19930 SW Boones Ferry Road Parcel: 2S1230001600
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 62
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1918
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
Tualatin
Ll oyd and He'j en Koch
11340 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/27
25127B000700
NA
NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Craftsman
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Sherwood
Moved YIN: N Date:
No. of Stor'ies: 1.0
Concrete Basement: Y
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR
Gable
vlood
1/1 double
Lap siding
Roof Material: Camp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
hung sash
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
(None)
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
Detached garage.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road set well off roadway and surrounded by
agricultural fields. Site zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Met$ker's Atlas 1928;
Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The house is possibly associated with the John Hedges family who were
early settlers to the Tualatin area.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
IOn:
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Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1918
Negative No.: Roll #4-11
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/0
ion:
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Address: 11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Parcel: 2S127B000700
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 53
Historic Name: Sherburn House Date of Construction: 1925
Quad: Beaverton
Residence
Residence
Charles Sherburn
Charles Sherburn
20th Cent
Craftsman
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
19840 SW 800nes Ferry Road
Tualatin
William &Diana Smith
19840 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/23
251230001400
Tualatin Gardens
NA lot: pt.33
Orig. Use:
Pres. Use:
Architect:
Buil del":
Theme:
Stylel:
Sty"i e2:
Object:
Style Notes:
BLDG
(None)
Ranking: Secondary
Gable Roof Material: Comp Shingle
Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Aluminum &Casement multi pane
Wood shingle (square butt)
porch with tapered hollow wood columns, purl ins
No. of Stories:
Basement: Y
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: Covered
chinmey
Other Notes: Internal and external chimneys, wide
north side
1 r.• :>
and corbelled
fascia boards, bay window on
Cond it ion: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Window replacement (date unknown), re-roofed 1992.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Large deciduous trees west of residence and Douglas Fir on west side of residence.
Associated Structures:
Detached garage ~nd shed roof building at rear of house.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: On the east side of Boones Ferry Road across from Boones Ferry Road and Tualatin
Grade School north of Logan House. Structure sets at apporximately 45 degrees to
Boones Ferry Road. Site zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; Washington County Department of Assessment &
Taxation; Tualatin Historical Society; Interview Gerald Avery 1992.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The structure is representative
of the Craftsman style of architecture. It is one of the only Craftsman houses in
Tualatin which uses entirely square butt cut wood shingles for exterior siding. The
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
Sherburn House
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APPENDIX C
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE REPORTS -
SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES

Luster House
9030 SW Sagert street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner: and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in 1857. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 135 years old. This is the oldest home
in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion is met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: James Luster came to Oregon over the Oregon Trail
and settled in Oregon in approximately 1852. He was 18 at the
time and drove a team for the Sebastian family. He took up a
160-acre donation land claim and began the task of clearing
land and farming. The home he constructed was a large frame
house other than the traditional log cabin. The home was
thought to be a mansion at the time. He died only five years
after arriving, shortly after the home was built. He was
buried in the Bird cemetery, third to occupy its confines.
What remained of his claim was donated for Tualatin's first
school house, first community hall and first church.
Subsequent owners of the house were John Sweek, one of the
community's most prominent residents; E.A. (Zeke) Eddy whose
home know is located on Sagert Street and was influential in
Tualatin's early economic ventures; Nancy Rugh and the
Geiberger, Paulsen and Martin families. Charles Geiberger was
the Grange Master, County Road Supervisor and Justice of the
Peace. Geiberger also was the community blacksmith. It is
said the living room of the house was used as the first court
house in the area. The Tualatin Friendship Quilt, which is
displayed in the Tualatin City Library, was fashioned in the
home in 1916.
Conclusion: The structure is significant based on the past
occupants of the home. Luster was one of the first residents
in the community and the home may be the first stick built
structure. Though he did not reside in the home long the
SUbsequent residents were also significant. No information is
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available that the Sweek's resided in the home, but Zeke Eddy
may have. Charlie Geiberger is important to the local and
County community in his association with legal aspects and as
overseer of public improvements. This criterion is met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: Available information on the Luster House indicates
that it was one of the first stick built houses. He was a
visionary into the forthcoming style of homes in the area.
with the reference to being the "mansion," it is possible that
social activities occurred at the home, but none have been
documented. In another aspect, the fact that early court
proceedings were held in the home indicates that a sense of
social order was present in Tualatin's early beginnings.
Records indicate that no other home in the community has this
type of historical importance regarding legal functions. The
decisions that were made in that room affected the social
fabric of the community while establishing that the community
has values for order and social responsibility.
In regards to the economic significance no information is
available.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house is in its original setting, but all of the
original land claim has been sold off and developed. In
viewing the structure for originality of construction much has
changed. Information indicates that Charlie Geiberger
extensively remodeled the home in the early 1900s. Those
alterations have left the home with the appearance of a
structure built about 1910. The exterior reflects the
appearance of the Craftsman style of architecture. No photo
documentation has been found as to what the original structure
looked like. Most recently the widening of Sagert street
caused a portion of the front porch to be removed.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period. or method. of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The structure does not reflect the original form of
construction. As stated previously the structure does reflect
the architecture of the Craftsman style typical of the time
period around 1910.
COnclusion: This criterion has not been met.
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(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The alterations which have occurred to the home have
caused the loss of the original material, workmanship and
original construction technic. The alterations have also
caused the loss of the original style changing it to reflect
the Craftsman period.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that James Luster was
a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: Inspections of this structure indicate that no
significant artistic values are apparent. If aspects were
originally present they have been lost through sUbsequent
alterations.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The traditional outbuildings which were typical of
this era of history have long since been removed from the site.
The present plants, though old and mature, were not likely part
of the original landscape scheme of the site.
Conclusion: This requirement has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure is located on the south side of
Sagert street in an area of single family and mUlti-family
development. When viewed from the street it is apparent the
structure is one of the oldest in the area. Alterations have
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diminished the original visual aspects, but the remodeling does
exhibit the Craftsman style.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Luster House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii and ix
have been met. This is 3 of the 12 criteria. The importance of
this structure is not based on the architectural integrity or
style, but instead on the history of being possibly the first frame
construction house by one of the first residents in the area.
Additionally, the subsequent owners and occupants were significant
for their activities in the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Luster House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Associate Planner
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Sweek House
18815 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in 1858. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 134 years old. This is the second
oldest structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource was listed on the National Historic
Register of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1974.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: John Sweek came to the Tualatin area from Missouri
in 1852. In Missouri he practiced medicine and married Marie
Beard before migrating to Oregon. He took up a donation land
claim of 320 acres which included frontage on the Tualatin
River in August of 1852. The first home on the site was ~ log
cabin which was latter replaced with the present structure.
Sweek made three crossings from Missouri to Oregon over the
years. Sweek was an avid businessman involved in building
Boones Ferry Road, building the breakwater at Oregon City and
transporting freight from The Dalles to Idaho during the Idaho
gold rush days. On his farm he practiced the art of farming
the new Oregon territory and in later years was involved in
raising peaches on what is now the Tualatin Country Club.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: The Sweek's were prominent citizens of the early
Tualatin years and involved in many enterprises. The diary of
Marie indicates that the house was a focal point of
entertainment in the early years. When they lived in the log
cabin the governor of Oregon once spent the night on his way to
Portland to conduct business. From the land holdings of Sweek
he platted the first town of Tualatin when the railroad came to
town. This area is now known as the old town of Tualatin.
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From this platting grew the beginnings of Tualatin with
business and residential homes.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The structure is in its original setting and is
substantially as originally constructed. The exterior siding,
veranda porch, windows and other decorative elements have been
retained over time. The outbuildings of the site have been
lost due to weather conditions. The Columbus Day Storm caused
the demise of most of these buildings. The small guest house
behind the main house has also survived through the years.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The Classic Revival house is an excellent example of
the architecture which identified this time period of Oregon's
history. The use of the covered porch was necessary to provide
protection from the inclement weather which greeted new
arrivals. The use of imported windows, corbelled chimneys and
fenistration are also indicative of this type of architecture.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: Few changes have occurred to the structure over the
years. The inventory form for this property indicates the
original porch is intact as are the doors, windows, siding and
ornamentation.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that John Sweek was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: This Classical Revival house, which is larger than
most in Oregon, has some very interesting architectural
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elements which include horizontal frieze board, boxed cornice,
veranda, piazza columns and chimneys.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The site of the Sweek House has many plantings which
date to its early beginnings. These include a Fall Pippin
Apple planted approximately 1888 and popular trees adjacent to
Boones Ferry Road.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The Sweek House is the most prominent structure in
the Tualatin Community. The position adjacent to the current
downtown area and at the intersection of two major roads
funnels many visitors of the community by the home. The
position on site is also important. The house is located on
the highest ground in the area which assisted in preventing
flood damage during the early years of development in the area.
The final visual significance is the Classical Revival
architecture. This is the only style of the house at this
scale in the community.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Sweek House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion i, ii, iii, iv,
v, vi, viii, ix and xi have been met. This is 10 of the 12
criteria. The significance of this structure is linked both to the
Sweek family and to the Classical Revival architecture.
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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the city council that the
Sweek House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas R;-JRuX -
Associate Planner
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file: 18815 SW Boones Ferry Road
18815.RPT
Issac Ball House
9670 SW Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed circa 1870. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 122 years old. This is the 3rd oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Issac Ball was a pioneer to the Tualatin area
arriving in 1852. He settled on a 160-acre donation land claim
which was west of the John Sweek donation land claim. Issac
married Margaret Robbins. Issac was a fairly influential
individual in Tualatin's early history. He was the first
school teacher and also served as the justice of the peace,
local school clerk and as a county commissioner.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected Past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: This structure is thought to have been the second
structure in this location. The first was likely a log cabin.
The present structure has the remnants of a rock fireplace
under the floors which may have been from the original cabin.
The present structure has not been relocated and retains the
majority of its original exterior inclUding siding, windows,
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front porch and porch support columns. The elongated barn also
appears to be in its original setting and unaltered over time.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The Ball House is representative of the early Oregon
architecture. The design is simple and functional. It is
representative of the vernacular style with saltbox influences.
The use of 1/1 windows was common as is the hipped roof front
porch with turned support columns. The roof design has the
appearance of a saltbox structure. The shake exterior is not
original. The barn is also representative of the early
development in the area. The barn is clearly not as old as the
home, but is distinctive in the elongated shape and the
elevated floor which allows it to be above the high water
during flooding which occurs in this area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Ball House retains the original workmanship
which include windows, window casings, porch and main front
door. The present shake siding is likely an addition with the
original siding being shiplap. There has been no information
that the structure has seen additions so that the footprint is
in its original configuration.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that Issac Ball was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The artistic values of this structure are not
apparent.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
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Findings: The original 160-acre land claim has been sold off
over time leaving the remaining parcel. Within the parcel the
landscaping is mature and includes fir and cedar trees.
Associated outbuildings are also present. To the south of the
main structure is a barn which may have been used to raise
chickens or for general agricultural purposes. This barn
appears to have seen little alteration over time. A second
building to the north of the main structure is a later addition
and is used as a garage.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure is located at the intersection of
Tualatin Road and Herman Road. The site is very visible to
members of the community due to its location. The
architectural style of the structure is also very visible. In
the immediate area are newer subdivisions constructed in the
1970's .. The architecture and landscaping visually identify
this site as one which is a link to Tualatin's early
development.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Ball House against the 12 criteria indicates that the
basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iv, v, vi, xi
and xi have been met. This is 7 of the 12 criteria. The
significance of the structure is associated with Issac Ball, an
early settler in the area, and with the architectural appearance of
the home and barn.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City. Council that the
Ball House be designated a landmark .
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Associa~ Planner
file: 9670 SW Tualatin Road

Byrom House
9385 SW Arikara street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age :may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in 1878. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 114 years old. This is the 4th oldest
home in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion is not met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The Byrom House was constructed by Edward Byrom in
1878. This was his second home. The first was a log cabin
which burned. Mr. Byrom was one of the first settlers to the
Tualatin area arriving from England in 1851 from Massachusetts
via San Francisco on the sailing ship Washington Irving. He
settled a 160-acre donation land claim and purchased additional
property to add to his holdings. Mr. Byrom married Elizabeth
Mosier in 1857. Ms. Mosier crossed the plains on an ox drawn
wagon from Indiana with her family. Her father was a soldier
and settled a donation land claim in Clackamas County.
Byrom was a significant individual in the local early community
known as Bridgeport. He was known for his farming practices
and his community involvement. Examples include his
involvement with building the "Little Red Schoolhouse" in 1870.
Byrom donated the land and assumed a part of the financial
responsibility for its construction. He also provided room and
board to the teachers at the school to help in keeping
educational costs down. His involvement with the Winona Grange
was also significant as a charter member.
Edward Byrom's roots on the original land claim go beyond his
own generation. Two additional generations occupied the house
and land over the years. His son Joseph received ownership
which was passed on to his daughter Dorothy. Dorothy married
Walter Dickinson. They started the Dickinson Family Jam and
Jelly Company. The Dickinson's son sold the house and
remaining land in 1971. At one point in the early development
of the City, water availability became an issue. Discussions
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were held on the possibility of the Byrom's supplying the water
from their well. The discussions died and the project never
materialized.
Conclusion: Based on available information the structure and
site have been associated with individuals who have been
significant to the local history of Tualatin. This
significance is reflected in the association with the Byrom
family. This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social activities occurring at this location. On
the economic aspect, the Byrom house and site have been linked
to farming practices.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Byrom House remains in its original setting but
the land which made up the origin 160-acre donation land
claim has been sold off and devel ~d for residential or
educational purposes. On the iSSue of originality of
construction, the house does not retain the original
appearance. Modifications include adding new shake siding over
the original shiplap, extending exterior walls, modifying the
front porch entrance and support posts, modifying the bay
window, eliminating a chimney, adding a bay window to the .south
elevation, removing ornate materials and adding a carport.
Conclusion: The Byrom House is located in its original setting
but has been significantly altered over time. The majority of
these alterations occurred in the 1940's. This criterion has
not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
.a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The extensive modifications which have occurred to
the house over time have eliminated the distinctive
characteristics of the structure. The present appearance
resembles that of a home built in the 1930's or 1940's.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The exterior modifications to this structure have
eliminated or covered over the original workmanship. It may be
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possible to restore many of the elements based on the visual
historical record.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that Edward Byrom was
a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The modifications to the house have eliminated or
covered over many of the unique features which identified this
house and the period of construction. Examples are the
elimination of the bay window and its reconstruction,
ornamentation above the bay window, porch and rear porch
entrance.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The site's landscaping has been modified over time.
Review of photos indicates that the immediate site area was
virtually void of plant material and trees. The present
setting has a large cedar tree on the east side of the house.
A hedge has been planted to screen the house from Boones Ferry
Road.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The structure is significant as a visual landmark.
Findings: The structure is located at the intersection of
Boones Ferry Road and Arikara street at the southern end of
Tualatin. When compared to surrounding residential development
in the immediate area, this structure clearly is identifiable
as one of earlier construction. The association with one of
Tualatin's first settles also makes the structure visually
significant.
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Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Byrom House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii and xi have
been met. This is 3 of the 12 criteria. The primary significance
is based on the association with Edward Byrom and his descendants
as one of the first settles in the Tualatin area.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Byrom House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Associate Planner
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file: 9385 SW Arikara Street
9385.RPT
William Jurgens House
17700 SW Shasta Trail
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in 1880. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 112 years old. This is the 5th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
COnclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: William and Rosa Jurgens originally built this home.
The Jurgens were farmers in the local area and lived in the
home from 1880 to 1925. SUbsequent owners had no significance
on history.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at this
location.
COnclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house appears to be in its original setting.
Extensive alterations have occurred to the home Which include a
second story addition on the north elevation, new exterior
siding, windows and other elements. The remodeling which
represent the current architecture occurred in the 1950s.
The barn which is associated with the house is also in its
original setting. Information indicates that the barn is
likely to have had an addition sometime in the past. The
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majority of the exterior of the barn is in tact to include the
siding (board and batten, shingles and lap siding), windows and
roof shape.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met for the house, but
has been met for the barn.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The extensive exterior modifications to this
structure have caused the loss of the original characteristics
which reflect the time period of construction. The barn does
exhibit unique characteristics. This includes the use of
multiple exterior material, the gable roof design with partial
dormers and the interesting u-shape. The barn retains the
outbuilding appearance that was representative of the time
period.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met for the house, but
the barn does meet this criterion.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The exterior modifications to the house have removed
the original material and masked the type of construction. The
barn does show the original workmanship and the style of
architecture used for outbuildings reflective of Tualatin's
early agricultural heritage.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met for the house, but
the barn does meet this criterion.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy exa.ple of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer of the house
or barn.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: Though the house has an interesting character it
does not retain artistic values representative of the time
period of construction. The barn does possess some interesting
elements. The unique u-shape design is apparent in only this
structure in the community. Additionally, the barn has two
dormers which are used as second story access to the barn.
These areas are likely hay lofts. The barn also has some
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ornate features in the gable portions which are not apparent in
other barns in the community.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met for the house, but
the barn does meet this criterion.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The original planting scheme for this house has been
modified over time. There are several old cherry trees which
are thought to date back to the 1880s.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The structure is significant as a visual landmark.
Findings: The position of the house on the site does not lend
it to be significant visually. The barn which is located
adjacent to Shasta Trail blocks the view.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Jurgens House and barn against the 12 criteria
indicates that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion
iv, v, vi and viii have been met for the barn. This is 5 of the 12
criteria. The significance of this site is in the barn and not in
the house. The barn is unique in design and materials and it its
original setting.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City council that the
Jurgens barn be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
~-~~~DOUgl~. Rux -
Associate Planner
jb
file: 17700 SW Shasta Trail
17700.RPT

Francis House
8430 SW Avery street
Tualatin, OR 97062
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in 1885-86. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 107 years old. This is the 6th oldest
home in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Research indicates the house was built by L.J.
Francis and F.C. Francis on an original 40 acre parcel which
was part of the original Oregon and California (O&C) Railroad
holdings. Little else is known about the Francis family. In
later years after selling the home members of the Francis
family were active in local city activities. L.J. Francis was
City Recorder in 1921 and served as an alderman from 1921 to
1941.
Subsequent owners of the structure were Charles Geiberger,
George Avery, Gerald Avery and Arne Nyberg. Of these owners
the Avery's and Arne Nyberg have some linkages to past
activities in the community. George Avery was an early farmer
in the area who raised the traditional farm animals, cultivated
crops and other agricultural crops. At the time of his
ownership, the parcel size had been reduced to approximately 15
acres. George's son Gerald, who took over ownership of the
structure, was a well-known farmer in the area raising
chickens. Information indicates he never lived in the house
after receiving ownership. The most recent occupant is Arne
Nyberg. Nyberg is the grandson of John Nyberg and son of
Clayton Nyberg. The Nyberg family has a long lineage to the
history of Tualatin. The family has been involved in the
political and social scene of Tualatin and the Portland area.
Arne has continued this family tradition with a seat on the
Tualatin city Council and involvement with the Tualatin
Historical Society.
Conclusion: Based on available information the structure has
linkages to the past and is significant due to past ownership
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and involvement of those people on the local level. This
criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: Available information indicates no significant
social events have occurred in this structure or the site on
which the structure is located. In regards to the economic
activities, the closest significant linkage is from George
Avery and his partnership with his son in the chicken hatchery
operation. Though the actual hatchery operation was located
across the street (north of the house) George's association and
the economic impact it brought to the Tualatin area was
significant.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met due to significance to
the local economy.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house has not been relocated since original
construction in 1885-86. The acreage which made up part of the
original setting has been sold off and is now developed with
residential structures dating from the 1960's through 1980's.
The exterior integrity of the house, as viewed from the pUblic
right-of-way, has been retained. Any exterior modifications
have occurred to the rear of the house. These include a
kitchen and bedroom in 1909 and improvements in the 1980's to
the rear. The 1909 alterations are ones which are in keeping
with modifications over time. The 1980's addition have been
done is such a way as to lessen the visual impact on the
original structure and yet identify it as a later addition.
There have been no modifications to the exterior siding,
windows, porch, doors or roof line of the house.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: with only minor modifications occurring to this
house, the original characteristics have been retained. The
roof line has a moderately steep gable pitch while the porch
wraps around three sides of the house. The porch is supported
by turned columns. Windows are elongated vertically and are
narrow. The house reflects the simple architecture of the
later part of the 19th century and the early beginnings of
Oregon's history. The farm house style with some gothic
elements was once common in Oregon but has been diminished over
time due to. demolitions.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
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(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The original exterior of the house which shows the
workmanship and materials has been retained. Examples of the
materials are the shiplap siding, wrap-around porch, doors and
windows.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builders of
this house, L.J. Francis and F.C. Francis, were master
craftsmen, builders, architects or engineers.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been meet.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Francis House is of simple construction with no
ornate ornamentation to accent the exterior. The limited
accent aspects are the corner boards, frieze board at the gable
ends and the unique wrap around porch.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land .uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: Mature landscaping surrounds the Francis House. To
the east are two large old cherry trees. These trees are the
best example of the historic link to the past. The trees
reflect the early planting of fruit bearing trees which
provided food for early residents of the community. The root
cellar also has been retained on the site. other outbuildings
have been demolished. No other aspects of the early planting
scheme of the site remains.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
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Findings: The structure is located on the south side of Avery
Street elevated above the roadway and positioned between newer
residential structures. The location of the house along the
streetscape and style of architecture identify this house as
unique.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Francis House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii, iv, v,
vi and ix have been met. This is seven of the 12 criteria.
Significance is based on the association of early residents of the
Tualatin area and the architecture of the home.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Francis House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Associate Planner
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file: 8430 SW Avery Street
8430.RPT
Zeke Eddy House
9005 SW Avery street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed circa 1880. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 112 years old. This is the 7th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Zeke Eddy was a local farmer raising hops and onions
in addition to being an entrepreneur dealing in real estate and
operating a pawn shop business. Mr. Eddy also served as a
County Commissioner and was involved in numerous other
activities within the community. Zeke also served on the City
elections board of 1915, 1922 and 1925. In 1915 he was the
chairman. He also served as an alderman from 1920 to 1939 and
on the budget committee in 1935.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house was moved in 1974 from its original
location near Tualatin-Sherwood Road and Boones Ferry Road to
the Avery Street site. Along with this relocation came
significant changes to the structure inclUding construction of
a garage, addition of dormers on the second floor, new windows
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and exterior siding. The perimeter footprint has also been
changed when the structure was relocated along with the
position of the bay windows.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The original structure was constructed in the
Italianate style with shiplap siding, corner boards, bay
windows, decorative purlins, rock foundation and other
decorative elements. The sUbsequent remodeling have complete
removed all visual elements of the original architecture.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The relocation and remodeling of the structure have
eliminated the original workmanship and style that identified
this structure as the only Italianate architecture in the
community. Remodelings have gone as far as to reconfigure the
structure's perimeter footprint.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the Zeke Eddy was
a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The relocation and remodeling of the structure has
removed all of the important artistic aspects.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: This structure has been relocated from its original
setting.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
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(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure was a visual landmark in its original
setting. The present location and modifications leave an
appearance of a structure built in the 1960's or 1970' and is
compatible with other structures in the area.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Eddy House against the 12 criteria indicates that the
basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii have been met.
This is 2 of the 12 criteria. The limited historic value of this
structure is tied to Mr. Eddy and his activities and involvement in
the Tualatin area.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the city Council that the
Eddy House not be designated a landmark.
HPAC RECOMMENDATION
HPAC altered staff's recommendation and proposed to recommend
designation based on criteria ii and that aspects of the structure
retain the Italianate architecture. Also the property owner
requested that designation be given.
Respectfully submitted,
~~~~------
Douglas R. Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 9005 SW Avery street
9005.RPT

Little White House
8570 SW Cherokee street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner: and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed circa 1890. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 102 years old. This is the 8th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion is not met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The original builder and occupant of this home is
unknown. Information has been found that one tenant of the
structure was the mother of the daughter who married John
Wesch. Her name is unknown. other owners have included John
Wesch, Nellie Elwert (Wesch), John Richlick and Lloyd and Mary
Van Osdol. The Van Osdol's have lived in the home since 1955.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: The structure was constructed shortly after the
original platting of Tualatin by John Sweek. The location is
reflective of the beginnings of Tualatin asa town in the late
1800s .. The location is also close to the crossing of the two
railroads which came through town. The site has frontage for
both railroads. No other information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at this
location.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The structure retains its original setting on Block
1 of the original plat of Tualatin. The structure has not seen
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extensive remodeling or modifications as many of the other
older structures in the community have. The one apparent
exterior modification is the enclosure of the porch at the rear
of the house. The original siding, foundation, windows, corner
boards and fascia panels remain, as does the bay window.
Conclusion: This requirement has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The limited modifications to the structure has
caused retention of the original characteristics. This is
evident in the simple design, small building footprint, use of
shiplap siding, front porch with turned support columns and 1/1
double hung sash windows. The original foundation has not been
modified with a continuous concrete foundation but still uses
the pier and post method of floor support.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The structure's original workmanship is retained.
The exterior of the structure has not been modified or covered
over as has occurred to many other structures. These elements
include the siding, corner boards, roof design, porch and
support posts and windows.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: This structure does not exhibit high artistic
values, but does indicate the simple and functional style of
architec~ure which was common during the early development of
the community. The simple accents of corner boards and full
length front porch add character to the structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
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(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The site has many older trees which include pine and
fir. The use of the site as a residence in a commercial
planning district retains the original land use.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure is located in the original plat of
Tualatin adjacent to the railroad lines which pass through the
community. Though the structure is tucked away on a dead end
street, the setting and orientation of the building to the
pUblic street reflect the early urban development of the area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Little White House against the 12 criteria indicates
that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion iv, v, vi,
viii and xi have been met. This is 6 of the 12 criteria. The
significance is based on the architectural features and style of
the building, the unaltered condition and the retention on an
original setting.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City council that the
Little White House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Associate Planner
jb
file: 8570 SW Cherokee street
8570.RPT

Wesch House
18400 SW 86th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed circa 1890. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 102 years old. This is the 9th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: History of past ownership for this structure is
somewhat clouded. To the best of knowledge the original
builder and occupant was John Wesch. Fred Wesch owned the
property in 1911. Nellie Elwert (Wesch) owned the Little White
House next door. John and Fred Wesch operated one of the
saloons in town and later a confectionery and pool hall.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: This structure was one of the first to be built in
the original plat of Tualatin on the original Donation Land
Claim of John Sweek. The construction of this structure, along
with other structures in the area, began the development of
Tualatin into a community. No economic significance is known.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house is in its original setting and is
SUbstantially as originally constructed. The original exterior
of narrow lap siding remains as does the bell cast roof design
with dormers, 1/1 double hung sash windOWS, covered partial
front porch with surrounds.
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Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The structure has elements of a the prairie style of
architecture along with Queen Ann Cottage. The roof design and
porch location are unique to only this structure in the
community. The use of the bay window and dormers also are
distinctive to the structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The original workmanship of this structure has been
retained over time which include the exterior material,
building footprint, windows and roof form.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: This structure has several interesting artistic
elements which are not present in other structures. They
include the half porch with boxed eaves and solid railing.
other elements include the complicated roof design with
dormers, hipped roof configuration and narrow siding. The bay
window is also an interesting accent piece.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: This site likely does not retain the original
landscape scheme, but does retain some of the original land use
aspects. The site is in the original plat of Tualatin in Block
1. This area is the first aspect of urban development to occur
in the Tualatin area. Other structures were constructed in the
vicinity. Adjacent to this site are two adjoining sites which
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also have structures dating from the late 1800's which provide
a link to Tualatin's past development.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure is located on the east side of 86th
Avenue between the Little White House and Mack House. This
location and association with the other two structures provides
a striking visual representation of how the early development
of Tualatin looked.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Wesch House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii, iv, v,
vi, viii, ix and xi have been met. This is 9 of the 12 criteria.
significance for this structure is the unique architectural
elements, location and visual appearance.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Wesch House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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\">~'~ \~~;glas~. Rux
Associate Planner
'hJu
file: 18400 SW 86th Avenue
18400.RPT

Smith/Boone House
18815 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A s~ructure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed circa 1895. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 97 years old. This is the 12th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource listed on the National Historic Register of
Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The house was built by John L. Smith for his sister
Malinda and her husband John Boone a descendent of Daniel
Boone. The Boones worked at the local saw mill owned by John
Smith. John Smith was an influential man in the early days of
Tualatin. He arrived in the area in 1890 and began to build
his empire. One of smith's goals was to see the incorporation
of the community into a town. This did not occur until after
his death. Smith was involved in a number of business
activities including the Tualatin Mill Company. smith platted
the Tualatin Grove Tract in 1908 which now makes up a
significant portion of downtown. smith's intent was to
relocate the town from the area platted by John Sweek some 20
years earlier. other business ventures include a brick yard
where Clark Lumber is now located and a building contracting
business. smith also constructed the Robinson Store for his
sister Elizabeth and her husband Newt Robinson.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at this
location.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
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(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house was moved from its original setting to the
present location in 1984. The move was necessitated because of
a proposed office building. The house has been in a state of
needed repair for some time. The present owner is presently in
the process of conducting research and restoring the building.
The basic external aspects of the building have been retained
over time which include the porch encircling the house and the
exterior siding. Some windows have been lost and doors have
been replaced over the years. The majority of the elements
though are intact.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The house is representative of the vernacular style
of construction which is common in the Tualatin area. The'
unique characteristic of this structure is the porch which at
one time encircled the entire house. An addition has
interrupted that unique feature.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The structure is in a state of restoration at this
time. Presently some windows have been boarded up as have some
doors. Overall the basic integrity of the structure remains
which reveals the material and type of construction.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
Workmanship and materials.
Findings: The simple design of the structure and the lack of
ornamentation do not detract from the artistic aspects. The
use of the porch, support posts, railings, ribbon windows on
the second floor, verge board in the exposed gable ends and
limited eave overhang are what identify this structure. This
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is the only structure in the community which has combined these
various elements in this fashion.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: with the relocation of the structure the original
planting scheme has been lost.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The location of the house is across the street from
its original setting. Though the present site adjacent to the
Sweek House makes for a dramatic appearance, the original
location was more striking. Even with the new location the
structure offers an interesting visual appearance.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the smith/Boone House against the 12 criteria indicates
that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion
ii,v,vi,viii and xi have been met. This is 6 of the 12 criteria.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Smith/Boone be designated a landmark.
Respectfully SUbmitted,
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Associate Planner
jb
file: 18815B SW Boones Ferry Road
18815B.RPT

Barnqrover House
20130 SW 65th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a primary ranking being
constructed in circa 1899. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 93 years old. This is the 13th oldest
structure in the City.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall mee~ one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The structure is thought to have been constructed by
the Klinger family, but other sources indicate it may have been
constructed by John and Cathrine Barngover in the late 1890's.
Not much information is available on John or Cathrine. Their
children have had some significance at the local community
level. Their daughter Ora married John Nyberg and began the
long lineage of the Nyberg family in Tualatin. Their son
William was born in the home and became active in local
politics serving as an alderman from 1920 until 1931. In 1939
he was the local fire chief and was appointed the City
Recorder. During this time it is believed he did not reside in
the home. William's wife also served on the elections board in
1920. The present residents are Earl and Margaret Sagert who
have a long family linage in the local community.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at this
location.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
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20130 SW 65th Avenue
Page 2
Findings: The structure is in its original setting and retains
the massive three story barn located to the east of the house.
The house has been altered over time. An interview with
Jaurene Judy indicates that during her upbringing in the
community the house was small and not of very good quality. An
interview with Earl Sagert indicated that the north wing was a
later addition and that the rear porch was enclosed and
remodeled into a kitchen. The exterior has also been modified
with the addition of shake siding.
The barn which is the most significant aspect of this site has
not been changed over time.
Conclusion: The house does not meet this criterion, but the
gambrel roof barn does meet this requirement.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The modifications to the house have masked the
original characteristics. The barn has not been modified. It
is one of only a few remaining barns from the turn of the
century. The construction technique is said to have used only
clear lumber from the Smith sawmill and wooden dowels were used
instead of nails. Information from the Tualatin Historical
Society indicates that the walls were constructed on the ground
and raised into place.
Conclusion: The house does not meet this criterion, but the
barn does met this criterion.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period. .
Findings: The house modifications have caused the loss of the
original workmanship. The barn retains the original
workmanship and the style of barns dating from the turn of the
century. The method of wall construction and the raising of
the walls was typical of this time period. The use of wooden
dowels instead of nails was also common.
conclusion: The house does not meet this criterion, but the
barn does meet this criterion.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architec or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder was a
master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer for the house
or barn.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
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20130 SW 65th Avenue
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(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its.
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The present condition of the house and additions,
along with exterior siding modifications, do not exhibit
artistic characteristics. The barn with its board and batten
exterior, scale, mass and height do have artistic values. It
is one of the few remaining barns from this era and the method
of construction reflects the style of the time.
Conclusion: The house does not meet this criterion, but the
barn does meet this criterion.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The site's past use has been for agricultural crop
production. That use continues to this day.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information is available to support this
criterion.
conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The structure and associated barn are significant
as a visual landmark. The site is one of the few intact
farming operations in the community.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Barngrover House/Barn against the 12 criteria
indicates that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion
ii, v, vi, viii, ix and xi have been met. This is 7 of the 12
criteria. The most significant aspect of the site is the large
gambrel roof barn which sets behind the house. This is the most
unique barn in the area and appears to not have been altered over
time.
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Page 4
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City council that the
Barngrover Barn be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Douglas R~ Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 20130 SW 65th Avenue
20130.RPT
Winona Cemetery
9900 SW Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The site has a secondary ranking being constructed
in 1900. The date of construction makes the site approximately
92 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This site is not listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: This resource is not a structure, but rather a site.
The Winona Cemetery was established in 1900 by the community
residents. Founding members included W.R. Day, L.P. Spencer,
S. Wickert, W. Sedlak and G. Galbreath. The cemetery is named
for J.R.C. Thompson's daughter Winona who died asa young
child. Her name was also used for the Winona Grange. This is
Tualatin's first and only cemetery at which many of the early
settlers have been interred. The first individual laid to rest
at the cemetery was Louis F. Neirman in 1900. The headstone
which identifies his grave site is shaped like a tree to
reflect his occupation as a logger. Other families include
Hedges, Martinazzi, Galbreath, Ball, Eddy and Nyberg to mention
a few.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: The Winona Cemetery is the only cemetery within the
community. Prior to its establishment families were interred
in family plots next to homes. With the establishment of the
cemetery, the community had its first community-wide interment
location.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
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Winona Cemetery at 9900 SW Tualatin Road
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(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: There is no structure to review under this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: There is no structure to review under this
criterion.
COnclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: There is no structure to review under this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vi i) The structure represents the work of a master, i. e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: There is no structure to review under this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: There is no structure to review under this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The setting for the Winona cemetery has not changed
since its inception. Trees have been retained on the site and
the original land use as a cemetery continues.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Winona Cemetery at 9900 SW Tualatin Road
Page 3
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: This site is located in an area of residential
development. Its location on Tualatin Road is extremely
visible to the passing pUblic and surrounding residential
development.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the site of the Winona Cemetery against the 12 criteria
indicates that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion
ii, iii, ix and xi have been met. This is 5 of the 12 criteria.
The historical significance of the Cemetery is primarily on the
social importance and long standing activity at this site and its
contribution to the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Winona Cemetery be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas~Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 9900 SW Tualatin Road
9900.RPT

Black House
11640 SW Myslony street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed circa 1900. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 92 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Little is known about the occupants of the structure
since original construction. Available information indicates
the Black family resided here for a significant number of
years. The location of the structure eventually became part of
Tualatin Valley Acres as Lots 6 and 7 depicted Qn the 1928 and
1937 Metsker Maps. Information from the Tualatin Historical
Society and Washington County indicates that the Walgraeve
family, H.J. Aschwanden, and Robert and Correne Whipps' in
later years occupied the house. The Walgraeves are a long
standing family in the Tualatin area who raised onions and
other crops. They still farm land to the east. No information
has been found that occupants of this structure have been
significant at the local, state or national level.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at this
location. Past economic aspects focus on agricultural crop
production which was common to Tualatin's early history.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Black House, 11640 SW Myslony
Page 2
Findings: The house appears to be in its original setting. A
1936 aerial photo indicates the building footprint is the same
as the present configuration. The photo also indicates that
there was a large barn to the southeast of the house and two
smaller structures directly to the south. These three
buildings have been demolished. Inspection of the structure
indicates that the two story portion is likely the original
with the one story extension to the south being added at a
later date. This addition has a basement. The time of this
probable addition is unknown. An interview with the current
resident, Mr. Brown, indicated the one-story addition was
enclosed at some point to provide additional living space.
Prior to that time the addition had a symmetrical design.
Other than these additions and alterations, the structure
appears to retain its basic integrity. Staff concludes that
the additions are a significant aspect of the development of
the structure and are consistent with the original design of
the structure. The structure essentially remains as originally
constructed.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or meti10d of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The structure is representative of the vernacular
style of architecture. The roof form is moderately pitched,
windows are 1/1 double hung sash, and siding is shiplap. There
are two internal brick chimneys and a partial hip roof front
porch. The support columns for the porch have likely been
replaced over the years. Available information indicates the
Black House is similar in design to the Hedges House which was
dismantled in 1988 and is presently being stored for possible
reconstruction. The elements which make up this house are
unique in the community•. In viewing this structure against
others community wide, this is the only remaining structure of
this particular design which has not been significantly
altered.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Black House has retained the basic aspects of
its original workmanship and materials. Exterior elements have
not been removed or covered over with new materials. Because
of this, the stylistic character has been retained.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or nati~nal
history.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Black House, 11640 SW Myslony
page 3
Findings: No information has been found on who originally
built the structures or that the builder was a master
craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: Though the house has an interesting character, it
does not have a high artistic value representation. There are
no ornate elements which characterize this structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant aaterials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: Review of the 1936 aerial photo indicates that the
structure was originally set in a grove of evergreen trees.
Beyond this landscaping element were acres of cultivated farm
fields. Presently the only remaining tree is a large fir tree
to the north adjacent to Myslony street. The remaining
landscaping has been removed. Land use practices have changed
significantly over time. Presently the area is developed with
industrial complexes. Future growth is also targeted to be
industrial.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The location of the Black House on the south side
of Myslony street does not lend it to be a significant visual
landmark when compared to other structures in the community.
The location is removed from major traffic patterns due to its
location in an industrial planning district and on a dead end
street. The structure does represent an important visual
aspect based on the architecture and the link to past farming
practices which are still conducted in the immediate area. The
style of this structure identifies it as an early dwelling in
the community and the primary economic aspect of farming which
was prevalent in the early development of Tualatin. The
architecture and land use practices do not make up for the
removed locational aspects for this structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Black House, 11640 SW Myslony
Page 4
CONCLUSION
Review of the Black House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion iv, v, vi and
vii have been met. This is 5 of the 12 criteria. The importance
of this structure is not based on a person, but on architectural
merit. The Black House is the last standing vernacular western
farm house style in the community which has.not been significantly
altered or lost to new development.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Black House be designated a landmark.
jb
file: 11640 SW Myslony Street
11640.RPT
Nyberg House
7445 SW Nyberg street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner: and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1905. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 87 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: John Nyberg was born on July 4, 1867, in Sweden and
immigrated to the United states in April of 1893. He was
sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Hobart of Silverton, Oregon. His
path to Oregon was through New York and then on to North Dakota
for orientation. Upon completion of the orientation he came
west and settled with the Hobart's in Silverton before coming
to the Tualatin area. John Nyberg constructed his first home
on the south side of Nyberg street on 26 acres of land. This
home was followed with the present structure. Nyberg met his
future wife in 1893 and they were married in 1897. His bride
was Ora Barngrover. The Barngrovers were early settlers in the
Tualatin area. They subsequently had ten children.
Nyberg was a local farmer raising cattle and growing onions,
grains and orchard trees. He would transport the agricultural
crops to Portland to market. He and Jim Werth also operated
the local blacksmith shop in his early days in the area. In
1912 Nyberg was elected a county commissioner serving a four-
year term under JUdge Reisner. Additional pUblic commitments
included extended service as a county commissioner, road
commissioner, service on the local school board and committee
on basin flood control. He held the office of Mayor from 1918
to 1941. Nyberg was the longest standing Mayor in Tualatin's
history.
John Nyberg's son, Clayton, who was raised in the house, also
was significant in his own right. Clayton served on the
Metropolitan Planning Committee, Metro Transportation
Committee, Washington County Board of Commissioners and Oregon
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Nyberg House, 7445 SW Nyberg street
Page 2
House of Representatives. He also helped found the local fire
department in 1936.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: The Nyberg family and their farming operation
affected the local agricultural economy of the area.
Additionally, the former location of the structure was in the
right-of-way of the 1-5 freeway during its construction in the
1950's. To make way for this transportation system the house
was relocated. Nyberg's long association in pUblic activities
helped shape the social fabric of Tualatin and Washington in
the early 1900's.
COnclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house was relocated in approximately 1952 to
make way for the Interstate 5 freeway. This roadway was part
of President Eisenhower's defense program for the nation after
WWII. with the relocation, a number of the original
outbuildings were demolished, while the house and two
outbuildings were relocated. The orientation of the house is
as originally constructed while the secondary buildings have a
new orientation. Few alterations have occurred to the exterior
of the house and it retains essentially the same appearance as
originally constructed. The alterations include a shed roof
over a second story balcony, full concrete basement and
enclosure of a porch for expanded kitchen. Remaining elements
include barge and corner boards, siding, roof form, windOWS,
doors and window light elements.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The structure is representative of the American
Foursquare style of architecture. This style was common in
early development of Washington county and rural farming areas.
As stated under criterion iv, the majority of the original
elements have been retained on the building. These elements
include the hipped roof, windows, corner boards, boxed eaves,
hipped roof dormers with shingles in gable ends, bay window and
etched glass windows. Several elements have been modified.
Modifications include porch support posts, enclosing porch
areas for kitchen space and a sleeping porch.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Nyberg House, 7445 SW Nyberg Street
Page 3
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Nyberg House has retained the basic aspects of
its original workmanship and materials. Exterior elements have
not been removed or covered over with new materials, except for
the porch support posts and enclosed portions of the porch.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that Clayton Nyberg
was a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Nyberg House is one of the most interesting
structures within the community. The American Foursquare
design is not repeated in other locations of the community.
The artistic aspects of the structure are the hipped roof
design and dormers, use of two exterior surfacing materials,
use of corner boards, the bay window and etched glass windows.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The relocation of the structure in approximately
1952 caused the loss of the original landscape elements.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: A portion of the Nyberg farm was used as a rock
quarry around 1912. Extracted material was used to gravel
local roads. The location of the quarry is on a cone which was
long thought to resemble a volcano. Recent geologic
information indicates the site is part of a geologic uplift.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Nyberg House, 7445 SW Nyberg street
Page 4
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The location of the Nyberg House on the north side
of Nyberg street makes it a significant visual landmark when
compared to other structures in the community. The location
and style of architecture are unique to this area of town where
few remaining structures of Tualatin's early development remain
and where commercial development has occurred.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Nyberg House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii, iv, v,
vi, viii, and xi have been met. This is 8 of the 12 criteria. The
importance of the Nyberg House to Tualatin is based both on the
Nyberg family and the architecture of the structure. John Nyberg
and his descendants have played an important function in the
economic, social and political development of the community.
Architecturally, the house is one of a kind in the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City council that the
Nyberg House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Douglas R Rux
Associate Planner
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file: 7445 SW Nyberg street
7445.RPT
Smith Row House
8465 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed circa 1910. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 82 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The Smith Row House was built by John L. Smith, a
local businessman in the community. The structure was
constructed to house workers for the Tualatin Mill Company
located adjacent to the Tualatin River in the present Tualatin
Community Park. John L. Smith was an influential man in the
early days of Tualatin. He arrived in the area in 1890 and
began to build his empire. One of Smith's goals was to see the
incorporation of the community into a town. This did not occur
until after his death. Smith was involved in a number of
business activities including the Tualatin Mill Company. Smith
plated the Tualatin Grove Tract which now makes up a
significant portion of downtown in 1908. Smith's intent was to
relocate the town from the area platted by John Sweek some 20
years earlier. Other business ventures include a brick yard
where Clark Lumber is now located and a building contracting
business. Smith also constructed the Robinson Store for his
sister Elizabeth and her husband Newt Robinson and the
Smith\Boone House for his sister Malinda and her husband John
Boone, a descendant of Daniel Boone. Information from the
property owner indicates one of Tualatin's mayors, Mr. Hanegan,
also resided in the house. In total the Smith Row House is one
of three remaining structures built by John L. Smith in the
community. All others have been demolished.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
smith Row House, 8465 SW Nyberg Street
Page 2
Findings: The Smith Row House is significant on both the
social and economic levels. Socially the structure was
associated with providing housing for residents of the
community at a time when housing was a scare commodity in the
rural community. This particular house was used by workers of
the Tualatin Mill Company. Economically, the structure is
associated with the Tualatin Mill Company, one of the primary
businesses supplying jobs to the local residents in the early
1900's.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Smith Row House, along with five duplicate
structures, was originally located adjacent to present day
Tualatin Road approximately where the present day Tualatin Park
offices are located. The structure was subsequently relocated
to the present location. The year in which the relocation
occurred is unknown, but a 1936 aerial photo indicates the
structure is in its present location. Regarding the issue of
essentially as originally constructed, apparent modifications
would include new front porch support posts and possible
modifications to the porch (1970's) and a possible addition to
the rear of the structure. Overall, the structure is
essentially the same as originally constructed, but is in a new
location.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The style of this structure is unique in that it is
the last of five similar buildings which were constructed at
the same time. The distinctive elements include the 1/1 double
hung sash windows in a ribbon orientation on the first and
second floors, corner boards, moderate roof pitch, front porch
and internal chimney.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Smith Row House retains the basic original
workmanship and material which identify it with the time period
of construction. Those elements are outlined in criterion v.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
smith Row House, 8465 SW Nyberg Street
Page 3
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: John L. Smith was active in the building trade
during his time in the Tualatin area along with owning the
local saw mill. His business dealings were significant as were
the type and style of structures that he constructed. The
Smith Row House is very different than the smith/Boone House or
the Robinson Store in style, shape, material and size.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: No high artistic values can be found relating to
this structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The relocation of the structure has caused the loss
of the original landscape elements which assisted in defining
the time period of construction.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
COnclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The location of the Smith Row House on the north
side of Nyberg Street and in the downtown area of Tualatin
identifies this structure as one which identified the type of
buildings which were constructed in the early years of
Tualatin's development.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Smith Row House against the 12 criteria indicates
that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii,
iv, v, vi, vii and xi have been met. This is 8 of the 12 criteria.
The significance of this structure comes from both the builder and
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Smith Row House, 8465 SW Nyberg Street
Page 4
the impacts on the social and economic history of the community in
addition to the architectural style.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
smith Row House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Associate Planner
jb
file: 8465 SW Nyberg Street
8645.RPT
Richardson House
20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary ranking.
A structure less than 50 years of age may be designated a
landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1910. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 82 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Little is known about the occupants of the structure
since original construction. J. M. Richardson appears to have
been a longtime owner of the property and is likely to have
built the structure. Mr. Richardson farmed land in the area and
also had a chicken hatchery operation. SUbsequent owners were
J.L. Buck and the present owner Ted Roskowyk. Roskowyk has
owned the property since 1951. No information has been found
that occupants of the structure have contributed significantly
to local, state or national issues.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that have
significantly affected past social or economic activities in the
community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating significant
social or economic activities occurring at this location. Past
economic aspects indicate the land was used on an agricultural
basis and to raise chickens. The farming aspect was common for
most residents of Tualatin's early beginnings.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The house is in its original setting and essentially
as originally constructed. There are no apparent modifications,
but the front porch may have been enclosed. The structure has
retained the hipped roof design with hip roof dormers and front
porch. The eaves are boxed and the basement foundation has a
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Richardson House - 20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
Page 2
slight angle instead of a vertical wall with multiple window
lights. Exterior siding is narrow clapboard with corner boards.
The 1/1 double hung sash windows with surrounds have been
retained as have the front porch window panes and french doors.
The farm outbuildings have been demolished with the development
of single family residences in the immediate area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The structure represents the vernacular style of
architecture. The roof form is hipped as are the dormers and
the front porch There are no other structures of this style and
with these particular elements within the community. One of the
most distinctive features is the enclosed front porch and the
exterior rear basement entrance.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Richardson House has retained the basic aspects
of its original workmanship and materials. Exterior elements
have not been removed or covered over with new materials as
identified under criterion iv. Because of this, the stylistic
character has been retained.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is a
noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information has been found that Mr. Richardson was
a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses, high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Richardson House is unique in its design and use
of exterior elements. There are no ornate elements which
identify this structure. The house is simple in design.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Richardson House - 20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
Page 3
Findings: Review of the 1936 aerial photo indicates that the
structure was originally set in a grove of trees with barns and
other agricultural buildings oriented to the south. Residential
development caused the loss of these trees and buildings. The
site does retain apple trees, large cedar and mature walnuts.
Hedges are well maintained.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The location of the Richardson House on the west
side of Boones Ferry Road with the mature landscaping and unique
architecture of the structure make it a significant visual
landmark. The structure is architecturally different than any
other structure in the immediate area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Richardson House against the 12 criteria indicates
that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion iv, v, vi,
ix, and xi have been met. This is 6 of the 12 criteria. The
importance of the Richardson House is based on the architectural
uniqueness which has not been replicated by other structures in the
community.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City council that the
Richardson House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas R. Rux
Associate Planner
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file: 20195 SW Boones Ferry Road
20195.RPT

Robinson store
18810 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner: and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1912. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 80 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: The Robinson Store was constructed by John L. Smith
for his sister Elizabeth and her husband I.N. (Newt) Robinson.
John L. smith was an influential man in the early days of
Tualatin. He arrived in the area in 1890 and began to build
his empire. One of Smith's goals was to see the incorporation
of the community into a town. This did not occur until after
his death in 1913. smith was involved in a number of business
activities including the Tualatin Mill Company, formerly Savage
Saw Mill. Smith platted the Tualatin Grove Tract in 1908 which
now makes up a significant portion of downtown and of which the
Robinson Store sits on Block A. Smith's intent was to relocate
the town from the area platted by John Sweek some 20 years
earlier. Other business ventures included a brick yard where
Clark Lumber is now located and a building contracting
business. The brick for the Robinson Store was made in his
brick yard.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: The Robinson Store has had significant influence on
the social and economic fabric of the community. The first
store operated by the Robinson's and also constructed by John
L. Smith was in the present location of the brick building.
When this building became.too small it was moved to the east to
make room for the new brick store. Historical accounts
indicate the store was a magnet for social activity and often
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referred to as "the spot". The store was a gathering place for
people to play checkers, buy food and escape the summer heat.
Due to the building's brick construction it was said to be the
coolest place in town. Trainmen from the rail lines were
housed in the upstairs sleeping rooms during their stop overs
in the community. It is said questionable activities may have
occurred in the upstairs quarters. On the main floor was
located the local post office. In later years the building
housed a plumbing store and most recently has been used as a
restaurant. The bricks for the store were made in the Smith
brick yard located approximately where Clark Lumber is now
located.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Robinson Store has remained in its original
setting since the time of construction. with the passage of
time some minor modifications have occurred including the
location of the main entrance. Presently the entrance is
located on the north elevation. Previously it was located to
face out onto the intersection of Tualatin Road and Boones
Ferry Road. Other changes are only minor in nature. The
building retains the brick exterior which is three bricks wide,
flat roof with parapet, 1/1 double hung sash windows on the
second floor and multipane and picture fixed windows on the
main floor, balustrade and canopy over the sidewalk.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or aethod of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The Robinson store is the only remaining brick
commercial building in the community from this time period.
The style of workmanship is apparent in the brick and placement
of the windows and canopy over the sidewalk. There is also a
stair-stepped parapet wall on the east elevation. The use of
three bricks in width to make up the exterior walls is unique
in the area, but was common at the time the structure was
built.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period..
Findings: The Robinson store retains the original material and
method of workmanship which were common at the time of
construction. These elements are outlined in criterion iv and
v above.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
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ROBINSON STORE - 18810 SW BOONES FERRY ROAD
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(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: The Robinson Store was constructed by John L. smith
who was very active in the local community in building
structures. He constructed the Smith/Boone House and the Smith
Row House which still stand in the community. History
indicates he also built a number of homes for mill workers and
others in the Tualatin area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Robinson Store has several interesting features
in the design. This includes the use of brick, arches over the
windows, stair-stepped parapet on the east elevation,
symmetrical orientation windows on the second story, brick
soldier course window sills and the interlocking brick work at
the cantilevered wall. The canopy which is oriented on the
nor~h and west elevations is partially constructed over public
right-of-way.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The i ..ediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The setting for the Robinson Store has not changed
significantly over the course of time. The original setting
was at the crossroads and center of town. Today those aspects
remain. Areas adjacent to the building have retained the
commercial activities with newer structures.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The Robinson store is one of the most significant
visual structures within the community. The location at the
intersection of Tualatin Road and Boones Ferry Road move many
residents and visitors by its front door on a daily basis. The
location is also significant to what can be termed the third
life of the community. The first two being the early
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
ROBINSON STORE - 18810 SW BOONES FERRY ROAD
PAGE 4
settlement followed by the original Tualatin Plat and then the
relocation of town to the Tualatin Grove Tract.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Robinson Store against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii, iv, v,
vi, vii, viii, ix and xi have been met. This is 10 of the 12
criteria. The importance of the Robinson Store includes the
builder, social and economic activities and architecture. The
structure is the last remaining brick commercial building from
Tualatin's early beginnings and has significantly influenced the
history of the community.
RECOMMEHPATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Robinson Store be designated a landmark.
Respectfully SUbmitted,
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Douglas ..;J Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 18810 SW Boones Ferry Road
18810.RPT
Elmer House
11450 SW Elmer Court
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1914. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 78 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: There is little information available on the
occupants of this structure. County records indicate Pearl
Hess sold to Carl Stonewall in 1934 and to Richard and Wilma
Elmer in 1950. No information indicates these individuals were
significant on a local, state or national level.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at the site
or within the structure. Past activities centered on
agricultural production of crops and livestock.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Elmer house is in its original setting, but has
seen alterations over time. These include the enclosure of the
front porch, addition of shutters, addition off of the
southeast corner of the structure, a second floor shed roof
dormer and construction of a detached garage. Additionally, in
1990 two barns and a shed were demolished to make way for a
residential subdivision. One barn had a gambrel roof and was
likely used for livestock and hay storage while the second had
a low pitched gable roof and was used for equipment storage and
small farm animals.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Elmer House - 11450 SW Elmer Court
Page 2
conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The original elements of the Elmer House are unique
in the Tualatin area. The north elevation has three steep
gable pitched roofs which attach to a main structure hip roof.
The gable roofs at the east and west ends are full length and
extend the full width of the structure. On the south elevation
originally there was no second floor extension. A shed roof
dormer has been added. The design of the structure is very
symmetrical as are the placement of windows. All windows are
1/1 double hung sash. Many of the windows are oriented in a
ribbon fashion. Later addition windows are fixed picture
windows. Exterior siding is square butt cut shingles. This
material was also used on the later second story shed roof
dormer. The enclosed front porch has used T-l-ll siding.
conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: Much of the original workmanship for this structure
remains with modifications as noted under criterion v.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: Information on who actually constructed the
structure has not been found.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Elmer House does exhibit some very artistic
features such as the siding, symmetrical design with gable
roofs and hip roofs and placement of windows. There are no
ornate features to this building.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The original setting for this structure was rural
and agricultural. Photos indicate that trees surrounded the
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Elmer House - 11450 SW Elmer Court
Page 3
house. A number of these trees have been retained such as
maples and firs. with the development of the subdivision
around the house, many of the landscape features have been
removed.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The Elmer House is a significant visual structure
and site. The structure sits on a rise facing towards the
Tualatin River. with the current residential development in
the area the architectural style of the structure identifies it
as an early building in the development of the Tualatin area.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Elmer House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion v, vi, viii, and
xi have been met. This is 5 of the 12 criteria. The importance of
the Elmer House focuses on the unique architectural style. This is
the only structure within the community which displays symmetrical
elements in the form of roof pitches and orientation.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the city council that the
Elmer House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas R':--~ux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 11450 SW Elmer Court
11450.RPT

Wager House
12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1915. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 77 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: There is little information available on the
occupants of this structure. County records and Metsker Maps
from 1928 and 1937 indicate Frank Wager owned the property.
Information from the current property owner indicates Frank
Wager originally constructed the structure. No information
indicates that Mr. Wager was significant at the local, state or
national level.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating
significant social or economic activities occurring at the site
or within the structure. Past activities are likely to have
centered on agricultural production of crops and livestock.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Wager House is in its original setting but has
seen minor alterations over time. According to the owner a
bedroom was added in the mid 1960's and other interior
alterations have occurred. The limited modifications have
retained the essential integrity of the structure.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Wager House - 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Page 2
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The Wager House is representative of the vernacular
architectural style. The structure has a gable roof with a
shed type extension roof off of the rear. Windows are 1/1
double hung sash. There is a partially covered front porch
entry supported by 4" x 4" columns. The structure is a modest
architectural style in comparison to others in this time period
of construction.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The basic elements which comprise this structure are
original with few modifications.
conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: Information on Mr. Wager does not indicate he was a
craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Wager House does not posses high artistic
values. There are no ornate features to the structure or
complex construction elements.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The original setting for this structure was rural
and agricultural. Photos indicate that trees surrounded the
house. Many of these trees have been retained. The past
practice of farming has been continued.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Wager House - 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Page 3
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The Wager House is significant as a visual site.
The structure sits well off of Tualatin-Sherwood Road
surrounded by evergreen and deciduous trees. Outbuildings
remain which assist in retaining the original context of the
structure and site.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Wager House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion vi, ix and xi
have been met. This is 4 of the 12 criteria. The Wager House is
marginal in regards to its historical significance. The
architecture is modest with no important elements. There is no
significant history involved.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the city council that the
Wager House not be designated a landmark.
HPAC RECOMMENDATION
HPAC discussed this structure and concluded there was adequate
historic importance to recommend designation as a historic
resource.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas~ Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 12075 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
12075.RPT

Minnie Skog House
6001 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary ranking.
A structure less than 50 years of age may be designated a
landmark upon application by the owner: and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1916. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 76 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Information available on this structure from the
Metsker maps indicates Fred Fredricks owned the site in 1928.
County records indicate the property had the following ownership
record: Hilda and Arnold Jacobs, Gladys and Harold May, Fred and
Janette Fredricks, Pearl and Casper Abplanalp and George and
Phyllis Grimmit. An interview with Gladys May indicates the
house originally was located near Nyberg street and was relocated
to this location in approximately 1925. The estimated date of
original construction is 1916. There is no information available
on the background of Minnie Skog, after whom the house is named.
Research on the sUbsequent owners indicates the owners had no
significance on local, state or national history.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that have
significantly affected past social or economic activities in the
community, state or nation.
Findings: No information could be found indicating significant
social or economic activities occurring at this location.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: Information supplied by Gladys May indicates the
structure was relocated from its original site near Nyberg
street. The exact location of the original setting has been
unconfirmed. The new setting has seen little change. The
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Minnie Skog Housel 6001 Borland Road
Page 2
structure is basically the same as originally constructed with
modification being the enclosure of the rear porch. The
structure is representative of the Craftsman style of
architecture. The structure has a moderate pitch gable roof with
eave overhang. Decorative purlin braces accent the gable ends of
the structure. Siding is narrow clapboard with corner boards.
On the south elevation a frieze board is located under the
purlins. Above the frieze board the siding changes to shiplap.
The front porch has a small gable roof extension with fascia
board and is supported by two knee braces. Windows are 1/1
double hung sash. The windows have a wide trim. The foundation
is concrete block. At the northeast corner of the structure is a
root cellar. This structure is essentially as originally
constructed.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of a
type, period or method of construction that was used in the past.
Findings: The Minnie Skog House is
examples of Craftsman architecture.
siding are representative this type
construction.
one of the community's better
The decorative material and
of architecture and method of
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain to
show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The structure's original workmanship and materials
remain which assist in identifying the stylistic character of
this structure. There has been no exterior modification of .
siding, windows, roof form or shape or decorative features to
change the character of this structure.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is a
noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder, architect
or engineer significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: No information has been found that the builder of this
structure was a master craftsman, builder, architect or engineer.
The interview with Gladys May indicates that Fred Fredricks
constructed the dwelling. This information is contradictory to
the ownership of the site and the information pertaining to the
original location along Nyberg Street.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
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Minnie Skog House, 6001 Borland Road
Page 3
Findings: This structure has no significant artistic values.
The design is simple and functional with no ornate features or
elements.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The original planting scheme for this structure has
been retained. The structure sits within a large grove of mature
Douglas Fir trees and a wide variety of deciduous trees.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual landmark.
Findings: The location of this structure within a dense grove
of evergreen trees does not provide a good visual corridor for
viewing the structure. The structure is a visual landmark in
regards to the architectural style within the community and more
so for its location in the eastern portion of Tualatin in
Clackamas County which has few remaining potentially historic
structures.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
CONCLUSION
Review of the Minnie Skog House against the 12 criteria indicates
that the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion iv, v, vi, ix
and xi have been met. This is 6 of the 12 criteria. The
significance of the Skog House is the architectural style.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
forward a recommendation to the City council that the Minnie Skog
House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
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Douglas . Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 6001 SW Borland Road

Logan House
19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1917. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 75 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Historic accounts indicate the Logan House was
designed by an architect from San Francisco. The name of the
gentleman is unknown. Mr. Logan worked for the Oregon Electric
Railroad as the local station master. The massive size of the
house was done to provide rooms for teachers at the high school
located across the street on Boones Ferry Road. The school was
known as Tualatin High School and was demolished in 1952. In
1948 Henry and Katerina Levoff purchased the home. They sold
to Henry and Dorothy Miller in 1950. In 1972 their son and
daughter-in-law, David and Linda, purchased the home.
OWnership between Logan and Levoff is unclear.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: Mr. Logan's association with the Oregon Electric
Railroad and boarding house operation were significant to the
economic and social fabric of the community. The oregon
Electric Railroad provided a link for the community to Portland
and areas to the south in the Willamette Valley. His role as
the local station master ensured the proper functioning of the
railroad in the local community area. The more significant
aspect is the boarding room operation for teachers at the local
school. The house was constructed just prior to u.s.
involvement in WW I. Housing in the community was scarce,
especially for teachers who were here only for the school year.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
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Page 2
By providing a place of accommodation, Mr. Logan was assisting
in providing an education for the children in the community, as
well as providing a cost efficient way for teachers to reside
in the area.
conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
Findings: The Logan House has remained in its original setting
since the time of construction. The original 5-acre parcel has
been reduced to 2 acres over the years. One of the unique
aspects of the structure is the orientation on the site.
Instead of facing directly onto Boones Ferry Road the house is
set at an angle. This orientation allowed Mr. Logan to view
the railroad tracks to the northwest on which the Oregon
Electric trains operated. The exterior of the structure has
seen only minor modifications according to local knowledgeable
individuals. The building has a recessed front porch under a
steeply pitched roof structure with no eave overhang on the
gable ends and eave returns. The siding is weather board with
corner boards. The front porch is supported with four Tuscan
columns. Windows are 4/1 and 3/1 double hung sash. There are
two dormers, one each on the west and east elevations, with
boxed eave returns. The basement has fixed light windows.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: The Logan House is an interesting composite of
vernacular architecture with craftsman influences. The use of
Tuscan columns to support the main porch and the upstairs sun
porch are unique in the community. The massive size of the
house is also unique to the Tualatin area. The only structures
which are similar in size are the Sweek House and Nyberg House.
The architectural aspects of this structure are very
distinctive to the community and represent the characteristic
style of the time period of construction.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and aaterial remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The Logan House has not seen significant
modifications which detract from the original workmanship and
material. There has been no covering of the exterior,
replacement of porch columns, windows or doors.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Logan House - 19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
Page 3
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsman, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: Historical accounts indicate that an architect from
San Francisco designed the house, but his name is unknown. Due
to the unavailable information and the fact that Mr. Logan was
associated with the railroad, it does not appear that he was an
architect, craftsman or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: The Logan House has some very significant artistic
elements which include the four large Tuscan columns supporting
the main porch, two small Tuscan columns supporting the second
floor sun porch, boxed eave returns, symmetrical window
orientation and balustrade around the front porch.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscaping is consistent with that period.
Findings: The setting for the Logan House has not changed
significantly over the course of time. The building
orientation has been retained as well as the landscaping which
includes lawn and large Douglas Fir trees. The area around the
structure has retained the residential character with new
single family homes.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(x) The site or structure yields or may be likely to yield
information important in history or prehistory.
Findings: No information can be found to support this
criterion.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(xi) The site or structure is significant as a visual
landmark.
Findings: The Logan House is one of the most significant
visual structures in the community. The location along Boones
Ferry Road and the orientation to this street provide a
striking view corridor to this large two story home.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
Logan House - 19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
Page 4
CONCLUSION
Review of the Logan House against the 12 criteria indicates that
the basic 50 year requirement along with criterion ii, iii, iv, v,
vi, viii, ix and x have been met. This is 9 of the 12 criteria.
The importance of the Logan House includes the social aspect of
housing teachers to support the educational opportunity to Tualatin
residents, Mr. Logan's association with the Oregon Electric Rail
Road and the unique architectural style of the structure.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the staff report and information in the case file, staff
recommends that the Tualatin Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee forward a recommendation to the City Council that the
Logan House be designated a landmark.
Respectfully sUbmitted,.
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Douglas Rux
Associate Planner
jb
file: 19930 SW Boones Ferry Road
18810.RPT
11325 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ANALYSIS
A. The site or structure shall have a primary or secondary
ranking. A structure less than 50 years of age may be
designated a landmark upon application by the owner; and
Findings: The structure has a secondary ranking being
constructed in 1918. The date of construction makes the
structure approximately 74 years old.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
B. The site or structure shall meet one or more of the following:
(i) The resource is listed on the National Historic Register
of Historic Places.
Findings: This structure is not listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ii) The site or structure is associated with the life of a
person significant in local, state or national history.
Findings: Little information is available on the ownership of
this structure. 1928 and 1937 Metsker Maps indicate John E.
Hedges owned the land in 1928 and Mary Hedges in 1937.
Subsequent owners included Clyde Raymond Hedges and Lloyd and
Helen Koch. The Hedges' family were early pioneers to the
Tualatin area settling a 320-acre donation land claim. The
original Hedges house was dismantled in 1988 and placed in
storage for future reconstruction. It is unclear if a member
of the Hedges family constructed this structure, but it is
likely this occurred. Hedges Creek, which runs near the
structure, is named after John Hedges.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(iii) The site or structure is associated with events that
have significantly affected past social or economic activities
in the community, state or nation.
Findings: No information is available that significant social
or economic events occurred at the location of this structure.
The historic economic aspect has been centered around
agricultural production and that function continues to this
date.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(iv) The structure is in its original setting and remains
essentially as originally constructed.
HISTORIC DETERMINATION
11325 SW Tualatin Sherwood-Road
Page 2
Findings: This structure has been retained in its original
setting according to available information. The land use
practices have also been retained. The structure has a simple
design with a moderate pitched gable roof, lap siding with
corner boards, eave overhang, ill double hung sash windows,
partial front porch with gable roof and internal brick chimney.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(v) The structure embodies the distinctive characteristic of
a type, period or method of construction that was used in the
past.
Findings: This house is representative of the craftsman style
of architecture which was prevalent during the date of
construction. It is one of the most intact examples of the
small craftsman style in the community.
Conclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vi) The structure's original workmanship and material remain
to show the construction technique and stylistic character of a
given period.
Findings: The structure has not seen significant modifications
which detract from the original workmanship and material.
There has been no covering of the exterior, replacement of
porch COlumns, windows or doors.
COnclusion: This criterion has been met.
(vii) The structure represents the work of a master, i.e., is
a noteworthy example of the work of a craftsJRan, builder,
architect or engineer significant in local, state or national
history.
Findings: No information indicates the exact builder of this
structure or that the person was a master architect, craftsman,
builder or engineer.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(viii) The structure possesses high artistic values in its
workmanship and materials.
Findings: There are no significant artistic aspects
represented in this building.
Conclusion: This criterion has not been met.
(ix) The immediate setting of the site retains the planting
scheme, plant materials or land uses of the relevant historic
period or the landscapinq is consistent with that period.
Findings: The setting for this house is in an agricUltural
area of the City. The agricUltural aspects have been continued
to the present.
APPENDIX D
HISTORIC RESOURCES ASSESSED
LAND VALUES AND USE - 1990
HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSED VALUES 1990
Lauretta Fahey
Parcel Plan
2S113A000300 ML
EXlstuse City Acres
MANUFACTUR Y 1.00
- - Assessed Value - -
Land Bldg. Total
($) ($) ($1
135000 247500 382500
Land
!Acre
($000)
135.00
Bldg.
/Ac re
i$000)
247.50
Total
/Acre
382.5[1
Frank B. Schmitz
Walt Eames House
2S124AA02400 RMH RMF
2S1240C00100 RML FARM
0.48
14.75
21130 157140
33200 10500
178270
49890
44.02
2.25
327.38
0.71
371.4<'
1 10
..;.JI..}
4 Hartley House 2S1240001000 CO RSF 3.25 77350 131550 208900 23.80 40.48 64.28
Rife House 2S114BOOll00 RL RSF
Harold &Eileen Walker, c/o 2S114B000900 RL RSF
4,86
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
o.00
0.00
Jurgens/Bohlen House 2S114B004400 RL RSF 11.50 33560 48710 86490 2.92 4.24 7
'"
• ) u
Gordon &Lois Pastor
Louis Walnut House
2S1150001402 RL RSF
2S115C001400 RL RSF
N 3.86
1.82
41470 70030 111500
35430 41310 76740
10.74 18.14 28.89
19.47 22.70 42.16
10 Elmer House
11 William Jurgens House
12 Jose and Nyla Dominguez
]3 Richard and Debra Hanegan
14 Craig Fritz
15 Salzer/Jurgens House
16 Likes House
2S1150COll00 RL RSF
2S114C009700 RL RSF
2S1150C02400 RML RSF
2S1150004400 RL RSF
2S1150000800 RL RSF
2S114COl1200 RL RSF
2S123BB00700 ML VACANT
y
y
y
y
N
y
y
0.26 25000 73600 98600 96.15 283.08 379.23
1.81 39240 60460 99700 21.68 33.40 55.08
1.03 33240 83230 116470 32.27 80.81 113.08
1.38 32820 62230 95050 23.78 45.09 68.88
0.42 35000 30990 65990 83.33 73.79 157.12
0.27 26000 59660 85660 96.30 220.96 317.26
2.07 225400 15400 240800 108.89 7.44 116.33
17 John Sandvig 2S121A000200 RH RSF N 1.08 140 140 0.13 0.00 0.13
18 Lloyd &Oarlene J. Galbertson 2S121A000300 RH RSF N 3.03 450 450 0.15 0.00 0.15
19 Christiansen House
20 Isaac Ball House
21 Little White House
22 Wesch House
23 James &Anna Remillard
2S122A000200 ML OFFICE
2S123BA03300 CO RSF
2S123AA01500 CC RSF
2S123AA01601 CC RSF
2S123BA03100 ML RSF
y
y
y
y
y
4.77 467500 22700 490200 98.01 4.76 102.77
1.15 102620 3780 106400 89.23 3.29 92.52
0.29 72900 3360 76260 251.38 11.59 262.97
0.11 35710 2520 38230 324.64 22.91 347.55
0.60 60100 4600 64700 100.17 7.67 107.83
24 Mack House 2S123AA01700 ce SERV MIse y 0.24 67230 47160 114390 280.13 196.50 476.63
25 Brakebush House
26 OOT, Inc.
2S123AA01200 ee RSF
2S122A000300 ML EQPMT
y
y
0.12 32040 1680 33720 267.00 14.00 281.00
1.43 155700 25900 181600 108.88 18.11 126.99
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HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSED vALUES 1990
ID~ Property 10
27 D.A. Markman House
Parcel Plan Existuse City
2S122A000900 ML PUBLIC Y
Acres
3.57
- - Assessed value - -
Land Bldg. Total
($) ($) ($)
311000 1000 312000
Land
/Acre
($000)
87.11
Bldg.
/Acre
:$00) \ .
v.28
Total
n.'r~
b I • J9
28 City of Tualatin 2S122A000400 ML PUBLIC Y 1. 48 29600 29600 20.00 0.00 20.00
29 City of Tualatin 2S122A000501 ML PUBLIC Y 1.31 0.00 0.00 0.00
30 Albertson House 2S121A002101 MG MANUFACTUR Y 6.08 91200 67700 158900 15.00 11.13 26.13
31 RIchard Baranzano 2S124BC01400 CC RSF
32 Roy C. &Jean Lumber/Michael 2S122A001400 ML EQPMT
Y
Y
2.38 34440 45210 79650 14.47 19.00 33.47
0.91 109000 27000 136000 119.78 29.67 149.45
33 City of Tualatin
34 Smith/Boone House
2S122A000600 ML PUBLIC
2S1230000300 RH/HR RSF
y
y
1.08
3.12 li800 8200 20000
0.00
3.78
0.00
U3
0.00
6.41
35 William R. and Janice F. 2S122A001300 ML MANUFACTUR Y 1.88 184200 47700 231900 97.98 25.37 123.35
36 Willowbrook 2S1230000300 RH/HR RSF Y 3.12 11800 8200 20000 3.78 2.63 6.41
37 Robinson Store 2S124BC03001 CC RESTAURANT Y 0.04 25310 265330 290640 632.75 6633.25 7266.00
38 Lester Bowen House
39 Nyberg House
2S122A001201 ML EQPMT
2S124A002502 CC RSF
Y
y
2.27 157500 12400 169900 69.38
1.51 352410 7250 359660 233.38
5.46 74.85
uo r' '9
40 Winona Grange #271 2S1248C04700 CC INST y 0.27 o 0.00 0.00 0.00
41 Chet Fischbuch House 2S1210000100 MG MANUFACTUR Y 21.97 448800 359000 807800 20.43 16.34 36.77
42 Smith Row House. 2S1248C04100 CC RSF y 0.13 46850 o 46850 360.38 0.00 360.38
43 Delmar Walgreave House 2S122C000200 MG FARM N 7.83 130 0.00 0.00 0.02
44 Methodist Church
45 Walgraeve Onion Barn
23124CB00900 CC INST
231220000500 KG FARM
YO. 25
N 65.01
69740 54100 123840 278.96 216.40 495.36
25000 21270 62190 0.38 0.33 0.96
46 Blank Barn 23124C801700 CG 3ERV AUTO Y 1.21 282350 24050 306400 233.35 19.88 253.22
47 Pacific West Construction, 231230800600 ML OFFICE Y 0.39 31400 18800 50200 80.51 48.21 128.72
48 Cipole School 231210000200 MG EQPKT Y 6.75 162400 162400 24.06 0.00 24.06
49 Mellott House
50 George Boyd
51 Black House
2S123CC00200 MG RSF
281230000700 RL R3F
28122C001500 MG R3F
Y
Y
Y
0.37
0.18
9.50
29800 2500 32300 80.54 6.76 87.30
19500 43450 62950 108.33 241.39 349.72
15000 0 15000 1.58 0.00 1.58
52 Don Galbreath House 231210C00900 MG 8ERV MI8C N 1.37 83500 24100 107600 60.95 17.5Q
53 Sherburn House 281230001400 RL R8F Y 0.55 29900 87930 117830 54.36 159.87 214.24
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HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSEO vALUES 1990
ID~ Property 10
54 tualatin Grade School
Parcel Plan
2S1230D00500 RL
Existuse City Acres
SCHOOL Y 12.75
- - Assessed value - -
Land 81dg. Total
($) (S) (SI
o 0 0
Land
/Acre
1$0001
0.00
Bldg.
fAcre
1$0001
0.00
Total
! Acre
ISOOOI
o.Oi)
';'; Logan House 2S1230D01600 RL RSF y 1.39 37060 104160 141220 26.66 74.94 101.60
55 Logan House
S6 Arthur Pascuzzi, c/o
57 Luster House
58 Davis House
59 Richardson House
60 Harry Cole House
61 Cole House
62 Lloyd and Helen Koch
63 Zeke Eddy House
64 Avery Chicken Hatchery
66 William Hurt House
67 Francis House
2S1230001600 RL INST
2S1220000300 MG RSF
2S126A800102 RL RSF
2S1258803101 RL RSF
2S126AA02000 RL RSF
2S128A000200 MG RSF
2S128AOOOI02 MG RSF
2S1278000700 MG FARM
2S126AA00700 RL RSF
2S1258800601 RL RSF
2S1258800600 RL RSF
2S1258800500 RL RSF
2S1256C05401 RL RSF
y
y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
y
0.00
1.18
0.19
0.70
0.76
1.34
0.50
9.00
0.46
0.18
1.73
0.42
0.22
37060 104160 141220 .lE+306 .lE+306 .lE+306
95100 9000 104100 80.59 7.63 88.22
26000 34860 60860 136.84 183.47 320.32
51700 102730 154430 73.86 146.76 220.61
32500 79200 111700 42.76 104.21 146.97
41330 52650 93980 30.84 39.29 70.13
31500 29093 60593 63.00 58.19 121.19
25000 20340 46440 2.78 2.26 5.16
29900 62510 92410 65.00 135.89 200.89
26000 62050 88050 144.44 344.72 489.17
52460 75620 128080 30.32 43.71 74.03
29900 47230 77130 71.19 112.45 183.64
26000 74580 100580 118.18 339.00 457.18
68 Young House 2S126AC00200 RL INST Y 3.42 o 0.00 0.00 0.00
69 Wager House
70 Earl J. Itel
71 Sunde House
72 Earl J.and Loris Ite1
2S1278000300 MG FARM
2S1276000400 MG FARM
2S126AC09700 Rt RSF
2S1276000502 MG FARM
Y 33.52
N 16.81
YO.44
N 24.98
40000 7050 61180
25000 62660 93840
28600 58740 87340
25000 40170 74220
1.19 0.21 1.83
1.49 3.73 5.58
65.00 133.50 198.50
LOO 1.61 2.97
73 Stephen P. &Candace S. Piazza 2S127A000501 ML RSF Y 0.54 43500 9000 52500 80.56 16.67 97.22
74 Lloyd Koch House 2S1270000200 MG FARM Y 44.03 25000 74286 115136 0.57 1.69 2.61
75 Olin House 2S127COOOI00 MG FARM YI0.40 750 3850 0.07 0.00 0.37
76 Helenius House
76 Helenius House
2S1270001400 ML RSF
2S1270001400 RL VACANT
N
N
4. 00
3.46
85950 42970 128920
85950 42970 128920
21.49 10.74 32.23
24.84 12.42 37.26
17 , H~l,('i Henr ickson House 2S1260803000 RL RSF Y 0.81 '35100 43000 78100 43.33 53.09 96.42
78 M. & E. Ferris, c/o 2S1270000400 RL RSF Y 2.39 37500 49450 87350 15.69 20.69 36.55
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HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSED VALUES 1990
Parcel Plan Existuse City Acres10# Property 10
79 J.C. Reeves Corporation
80 Ed~ard Byrom House
81 Ear! & Mary Anna Fewless
82 Robert S. &Kyra Donovan
83 Frank and Judy Ehlis
2S1270000500 R~ RSF
2S126C005600 RL RSF
2S126CD12800 RL RSF
2S1270000902 RL RSF
2S134A001402 RL RSF
y
y
y
N
N
2.39
0.33
1.00
2.35
3.20
- - Assessed value - -
Land Bldg. Total
($1 ($1 ($)
33750 22300 56650
26000 83358 109358
.32000 152020 184020
47630 56560 104190
54000 56670 110670
Land Bldg. Total
{Acre IAcre I~\re
($OOn (W'"
14.129. 33 ~j ,10
78.79 252.60 331.39
32.00 152.02 184.02
20.27 24.07 44.34
16.88 17.71 34.58
84 Bither House 2S1J5BA00700 RL RSF 2.32 68300 16570 84870 29.44 7.14 36.58
85 Henry and Darlene A. Weigel 2S134A000200 RL RSF
86 Keith M. and JUdlth J. Aden 2S134A001302 RL RSF
87 Kenneth and Carla Wray 2S134A001200 RL RSF
88 H. Willard &Nora F. Smith 2S135BA00400 RL RSF
89 Grace L. Sheckla 2S135B000900 RL RSF
90 Gary L.. & Judith A. Kilgore 2S135BA00600 RL RSF
91 Merrill Pennington House 2S135A000600 RL RSF
N
N
N
N
N
N
y
5.62
1.26
1.00
2.45
2.27
0.40
0.50
75900 59740 135640
39450 45180 84630
43130 98390 141520
48380 46080 94460
52660 52380 105040
30000 28210 58210
33750 90000 123750
13.51 10.63 24,14
31.31 35.86 67.1 7
43.13 98.39 141.52
19.75 18.81 38.56
23.20 23.07 46.27
75.00 70.53 145.53
67.50 180.00 ,. ~o
92 Gerald W. &Carol L. Crow 2S135A000500 RML RSF N 6.81 147570 16490 164060 21.67 2.42 24.09
93 Diana R. Wood
94 Phyllis Marie Gordon
95 Larry Evenden
2S135B001204 RL RSF
2S134A000800 RL RSF
2S135A000401 RML RSF
N
N
N
1.11
0.93
0.63
43960 42010 85970
37500 61470 98970
33750 35180 68930
39.60 37.85 77.45
40.32 66.10 106.42
53.57 55.84 109.41
96 Gifford House
97 Zelda McCorkle House
98 Minnie Skog House
99 Theobald House
100 Raicy House
101 Barngrover House
21E19C 02000 RL FARM
21E19C 02000 RL FARM
21E19C 01700 RL FARM
21E19C 01900 RL RSF
21E19 02000 RL RSF
21E30B 00600 RL FARM
Y 15.00
Y 15.00
Y 4. 78
YO.92
YO.73
Y 18.25
85160 40280 125440
85160· 40280 125440
77890 36150 114040
38290 19290 57580
36290 20170 56460
44170 93760 137930
5.68 2.69 8.36
5.68 2.69 8.36
16.29 7.56 23.86
41.62 20.97 62.59
49.71 27.63 77.34
2.42 5.14 7.56
102 Tualatin Country Club 2S1140000200 RL OPEN PilV Y 123.08 921610 11960 933570 7. 49 0.10 7. 59
102 Tualatin Country Club parcel 2 2S1140000201 RL OPEN PRIV Y 5.63 42210 1086640 1128850 7.50 193.01 200.51
103 Winona Cemetery 2S123BA02700 RML OPEN PRIV Y 4.32 ' o O.Ou r,eo
104 Brosy House 2S115DA00800 RL RSF N 5.82 52310 94690 147000 8.99 16.27. 25.26
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HISTORIC RESOURCES - ASSESSED VALUES 1990
- - Assessed Value - - Land Bldg. Total
ID# Property ID Parcel Plan Existuse City Acres Land Bldg. Total IAcre 1Ac re IAcre
(S) (S) (S) 1$000) 1$000) 1$000)
lOS Roamer's Rest Park 2S115C001800 CR om PRIV y 9.56 244320 34350 278670 25.56 3.59 29.1 :
105 Roamer I s Rest Park parcel 2 2S115C002002 CR OPEN PRIV Y 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
106 W. Leveton, 1st, Interstate 2S1220000200 MG RSF Y 4.29 214900 214900 50.09 0.00 50.09
107 Spencer House 2S122DOOOIOl MG RSr y 2.81 244480 2750 247230 87.00 0.98 87.98
108 George Boyd 2S123DD00600 RL RSF Y 0.18 19500 32130 51630 108.33 178.50 286.83
109 Helgesson House 21E19C 00200 RMH OPEN PASSV Y 1.07 60290 67710 128000 56.35 63.28 119.53
02/25/93 Page 5
NON-SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES
SHPO Inventory No.:
OREGON INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM
COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 74
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1890
Common Name: Lloyd Koch House
Address: 11340 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Lloyd &Helen Koch
Address 1: 11340 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/27
Parcel: 251270000200
Add it ion: NA
Block: NA lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 19th Cent
Style1: Western Farm House
Sty1 e2: A-I tered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Primary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Sherwood
Moved YIN: N Date:
No. of Stories: 1.5
Basement: N
Plan Type/Shape: T-Shape
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD
Masonry
Gable Roof Material:
Wood Structural Frame:
Aluminum sliders
Board and Batten
Shingle
Wood stud
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
New exterior siding, room additions to east and south elevations and installation
of aluminum windows (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Large trees at rear of home, orchard trees.
Associated Structures:
Machine shed, general purpose building, 10ft barn, milking parlor, milk house, 10ft
barn, free stall barn, bunker and silo.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: House is located in the center of a large farm complex. House is south of
Tualatin-Sherwood Road near 120th Avenue. To the west is industrial development.
Area zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Interview Helen Koch in
1990; Tualatin Historical Society,; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The original builder of the strcuture is unknown. Property ownership
includes Robert Ille in 1928 and 1937; Hannah Schlosstien; Samuel and Ruby Koch in
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
02/05/93 Fl: F2: SHPO Inventory No.:
SHPO Inventory No.:
OREGON INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM
COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 7·1
Hi storie Name: Date of Construction: 1890
1941; Lloyd and Helen Koch 1971. This is one of three remaining farm complexes in the
Tualatin area which is still used for agricultural crop production.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.; Roll #6-3 Slide No.: Roll #6-13
---------------------"._----------,----~ =_.~--~------ ~- ------------------------------------
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Oat(~: 03/0
Designation:
02/05/93 FJ.: : 0 SHPO Inventory No.:
SHPO Inventory No.:
OREGON INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM - TWO
Local 10: 74
Historic Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/27
Address: 11340 5W Tualatin-Sherwood Parcel: 251270000200
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
******************************************************************************************
******************************************************************************************
Negative No.: Roll #6-3 Slide No.: Roll #6-13
******************************************************************************************
GY'aphic & Sources: Douglas R. Rux
02/05/93 Fl: Sym: 0 I~kr: 45 SHPO Inventory No.:
SHPO Inventory No.:
OREGON INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY FORM
COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local IO: 24
Historic Name: Mack House Date of Construction: c. 1892
Common Name:
Address: 8575 S~J Tuaht inRoad
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Lynn &Maragee Bertelsen
Address 1: 8575 S~I Tualatin Road
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/23
Parcel: 2S123AA01700
Addition: Tualatin Plat (1888)
Block: 1 Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Com.Vet.Cl
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Erastus Mack
Theme: 19th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Primary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: Y
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Composition
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 4/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shake
Decorative Features: Verge boards! dormers
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: Y Date: Circa 1930
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
April 1985 - addition of 187.85 square feet to the north side of building and other
modifications. Shake siding, porch entrance, demolished second story porch and
removed second floor door to balcony (1930's).
Noteworthy landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Northeast corner of Tualatin Road and 80th Avenue in old town Tualatin. Zoned for
commercial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Tualatin Historical
Society 1989 Calendar; Virginia E. Moore, Land of Tuality, Vol. 2, 1976; Corps of
Engineers Aerial Photo 1936 and 1940.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The house has been remodeled for the veterinary clinic which presently
occupies the structure. This house was one of the first constructed in the original
plat of Tualatin established by John Sweek in 1888. The original structure according to
a 1935 photo had shiplap siding, 1/1 double hung sash windows, gorbeled brick chimney,
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Des"ignation:
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 24
Historic Name: Mack House Date of Construction: c. 1892
decorative corner boards and a sleeping porch over the main entrance with square
support posts. Several modifications have occured to the site and structure over time.
In the 1930's the building was repositioned to front Tualatin Road. The exterior has
been covered with shake siding, windows replaced, repositioned and reconfigured. A
covered front porth entrance was added and the gorbeled chimney cap removed. The
integrity of this bUilding has been significantly modified over the course of time with
relocation and exterior modifications.
HISTORICAL: The significance as one the first structures to be built in the Tualatin
Plat is important. The structure is also a prominent landmark due to its location and
visibility. Erastus Mack and his wife Mary Cu~nins lived in the home after its
constrcution. Their son Asa Mack was born in the house in 1894 during a flood. The
building retains enough of its original form that active preservation could restore the
bUilding to its original exterior features.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-24
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
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Design ion:
Slide No.: Roll #2-24
Mack House
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Local ID: 24
Historic Name: Mack House T/R/S: 2S/lW/23
Address: 8575 SW Tualatin Road Parcel: 2S123AA01700
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 75
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1910
Common Name: Olin House
Address: 11520 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Hilda Sharp, S.£. Sharp &
Hadley Robbins
Address 1: 7812 Sf Reed College Place
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip: Portland, OR 97202
T/R/S: 2S/1W/27
Parcel: 2S127C000100
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Vacant
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Sherwood
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Pier/post Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Composition
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Lap (narrow)
Decorative Features: Corner boards, verge boards, don~er front elevation, covered front
porch with three large square support posts, window surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
(None)
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Apple and filbert trees.
Associated Structures:
Shed at rear of house.
Known Archaeoloqical Features:
(None) ~
Setting: South side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road approximately 1/4 mile. Area zoned for
industrial use, presently agricultural land.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; Tualatin Historical Society.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The property was owned by Joseph Woodland in 1928 and by Joseph Olin in
1937. Mr. Woodland may have constrcuted the house, but this cannot be confirmed.
Recorded by~ Douglas R. Rux
Date: 04/01/92
Designation:
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Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1910
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Address: 11520 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Parcel: 25127COOOI00
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 71
Historic Name: Sunde House
Common Name:
Address: 20688 SW Sunde (ourt
City: Tua"latin
Owner Name: Gregory and Peggy Campbell
Address 1: 20688 SW Sunde Court
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/26
Parcel: 2S126AC09700
Addition: Sunde Meadows (1985)
Block: NA Lot: 10
Date of Construction: 1910
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Vernacular
5ty1e2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Sherwood
Plan Type/Shape: It"regular No. of Star-ies: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Shakes
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Fra.me: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: Aluminum
Exterior Surfacing Material: T-l-11 and horizontal lap siding
Decorative Features: Front porch, half crescent window in gable, eave returns
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
House remodeled March 1988,
NoteworthY Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
Wood shed
Known Archaeological features:
(None)
Setting: located in area of newer homes known as Sunde Meadows. Area zoned for single
family residential USB.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; City of Tualatin; Sunde
Meadows Plat 1985.
Statement of Significance:
(None)
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Address: 20688 SW Sunde Court Parcel: 2S126AC09700
Tualatin Quad: Sherwood
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Loca"! II): 49
Historic Name: Mellott House
Common Name: Roy Mellott House
Address: 9965 SW Tualatin~Sherwood
City: Tualatin
Owner Name ~ Roy C. Men ott
Address 1: 9965 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
Address 2:
City, S1, lip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/23
Parcel: 25123CC00200
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Date of Construction: c. 1910
Orig. Use: Residence
Road Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Road Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Wood shakes
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: Internal brick chimney
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Removal of porch and removal of second story (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Narth side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road, west of 90th Court in area of industrial
development. Area zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Interview with Mrs.
Lloyd Koch 1990; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: f~rs. Lloyd Koch indicated this structure has been modified
significantly over the years. The structure at one point had a front porch and second
story which have been removed.
HISTORICAL: None
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/0
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Historic Name: Mellott House
Negative No.: Roll #4-13
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
tion:
Date of Construction: c. 1910
Slide No.: Roll #3-15
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Address: 9965 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Parcel: 2S123CC00200
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 102
Historic Name: Tualatin Country Club Date of Construction: 1912
Quad: Beaverton
Club/golf
Club/golf
Payne &Settecase
C.A. Lantz Construction Co.
Social
NA
Common Name:
Address: 9145 SW Tualatin Road
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Tualatin Country Club
Address 1: PO Box 277
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/14
Parcel: 251140000200
Addition: NA
Block: NA lot: NA
Orig. Use:
Pres. Use:
Arch itect:
Bu 11 der:
Theme:
Style1:
5tyle2:
Object:
Style Notes:
SITE
(None)
Ranking: Secondary
Plan Type/Shape: NA No. of Stories: 0.0
Primary Foundation Material: NA Basement: N
Second Foundation Material: NA
Roof Form: NA Roof Material: NA
Wall Construction: NA Structural Frame: NA
Primary Window Type: NA
Exterior Surfacing Material: NA
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
The origin~l clubhouse and assocaited buildings have been demolished. The course
has also seen a number of remodelings.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
The course is heavely treeed with Douglas Fir, Oaks, Cottonwoods and Birch.
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North side of Tualatin Road, south of Tualatin River, adjacent to original plat
of Tualatin by John Sweek. Site is zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: In The Beginning - Tualatin Country Club, The Women of Tualatin Country Club
1984-1985; Tualatin Historical Society; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936;
Metsker's Atlas 1928.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The Tualatin Country Club was founded by Rabbi Jonah B. Wise. Rabbi Wise
was also a member of the Concord'ia Club #l0688~ an organization of the Portland Jewish
community. On November 14, 1912 Rabbi \vise as a contingent of 7 members of the
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/15/92
Designation:
Tualatin Country Club
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 102
Historic Name: Tualatin Country Club Date of Construction: 1912
Concordia Club applied for a charter to operate a country club with the State
Corporation Department. The charter signers were: Cecil H. Bauer, M.S. Hirsch, I.
Leing, Julius L. Meier, Henry J. Ottenheimer, M. Sichel, Isaac White and Jonah B. Wise.
The Tualatin Country Club was the fourth such club in Oregon preceded only by Gerhart
Golf Links, Waverly Country Club and Eugene country Club. The elected board for the
club included many prominent Portland businessmen. Julius L. Meier who was the General
Manager of the Club later became the 28th Govenor of Oregon serving from 1931-1935.
When the Country Club began searching for property on the outskirts of Portland one of
the primary concerns was access to a streetcar line. The Country Club Board eventually
entered into a 10 year lease with the Sweek family, early donation land claim holders
in Tualatin, for 69 acres of land with frontage on the Tualatin River in 1912. The
site included meadows, hills and woodland. An option was granted for an additional 30
acres which was eventually exercised to make the Club 100 acres in size.
Funding of the course was difficult in the early years. To assist in raising funds
three slot machines were installed at the Club. The machines were the first for the
Tualatin area. The original course was designed by Whitehouse and Fouilhoux. The
original course was located on the west side of the present course. Chandler Egan laid
out the first nine holes. Mr. Egan was 1902 U.S. Amateur Champion who also designed
the famed Pebble Beach Golf Course in California.
Access to the course by the Portland residents was by two electric car lines. The
Oregon Electric Line operated the green line which brought members to the Club. The
second line was the Southern Pacific "Red Electric." The location of the Clubhouse was
dictated by the intersection of these two rail lines. This is the location of the
current 12th green. The original clubhouse was torn down in 1975 and a new bUilding
erected along the Tualatin River.
The original clubhouse was a 1.5 story building with a basement.
rustinc with log supports for the porch and lap siding. The main
servant quarters, kitchen, lounge, dining room and locker rooms v
bedrooms for members. The basement was used for storage. French
exterior affording splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
The exterior was
f1 oor cQnta ioed
Upstairs were eight
doors graced the
GoH was not the only activity at the club. A dock on the Tualatin a-llowed members to
boat upstream and downstream. Tennis courts IJJer€ also pr'ovided for the members. Both
of these amentities have been removed from the site.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #9-4
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/15/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #6-6
Tualatin Country Club
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Address: 9145 SW Tualatin Road Parcel: 251140000200
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY; WASHINGTON Local 10: 58
Historic Name: Davis House
Common Name:
Address: 20055 SW Tillamook Court
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Robert W. and Catherine M.
Dexter
Address 1: 20055 SW Tillamook Court
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/25
Parcel: 2S1258803101
Addition: Santiam (1978)
Block: NA Lot: 14
Date of Construction: 1918
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Vernacular
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Irregular No. of Stories: 2.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Hip Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Shutters at windows, covered front porch, corbelled chimney
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Bay window (1980's), attachment of garage to house, shutter, extension of porch
(unknown) .
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
S"lack walnut, big leaf maple (planted approximately 1894) designated heritage trees
in 1988.
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(NOlle)
Setting: located west of Tillamook Court, south of Sagert Street in area of new
residential construction. House is set back from road and mature trees shield
house from public ROW. Site zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Metskerfs Atlas 1928 and
1937; Interview with Jaurene Judy, 1991; Santiam Plat 1978.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The porch partially wraps around the house .:J"nd is supported by 4"x4"
posts with a shed roof design" Original 1/1 double hung sash windows have been
retained. Information indicates a portion of the house may be original while a second
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
"iqnat ion:
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Historic Name: Davis House Date of Construction: 1918
half may have been added or a home relocated and attached to the original bU'ilding.
HISTORICAL: The actual date of bUilding of this structure is unknown. The structure
has seen a numbe\~ of owner's. Property owners incl ude Ammas Ri1 ey, Enos Bettencourt
(1926), Reconstrcution Finance Corporation (1937), Vanhynius, Judy and Halverson
(1978) .
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
01/29/93 Fl :
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Address: 20055 SW Tillamook Court Parcel: 251258803101
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 15
Historic Name: Salzer/Jurgens House Date of Construction: 1920
Quad: Beaverton
Residence
Residence
Louis Jurgens
Louis Jurgens
20th Cent
Vernacular
Common Name:
Address: 17940 SW Sioux Court
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: William G &Penny R. Evans
Address 1: 17940 SW Sioux Court
Address 2:
City~ 5T, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 2S/1W/14
Parcel: 25114C011200
Addition: Apache Bluff No. 13
Block: NA Lot: 206
OY'ig. Use:
Pres. Use:
Arch Heet:
Bui lder:
Theme:
Stylel:
Style2:
Object:
Style Notes:
BLDG
(None)
Ranking: Secondary
Moved YIN: N Date:
No. of Stories: 1.5
Concrete Basement: Y
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD
Gable
Wood stud
4/1 double
Shake
Roof Material: Heavy shake
Structural Frame: Wood stud·
hung sash
Exterior A·I terat ions/Add it ions (Date):
Porch support columns) aluminum windows west elevation, carport, new wood deck east
elevation.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Large Maple tree west elevation of building.
Associated Structures:
{None}
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Lot is on east side of Sioux Court in an area of residential subdivision
development. Area zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Interview with Loyce Lee,
1990; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; Virginia E. Moore, land of Tuality, Vol. 2,
1976; Centennial History of Washington County; USGS Quadrangle 1936; Corps of
Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The Salzer/Jurgens House is a 1.5 story bUilding with the upper level
an attic. Windows on the west elevation are the original 4/1 double hung sash. Other
windows have been replaced with newer aluminum frame. A covered porch extends 3/4 of
the south elevation length which was once the front of the building. The porch has
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
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Historic Name: Salzer/Jurgens House Date of Construction: 1920
been remodeled. There are two internal brick chimneys.
HISTORICAL: Louis ,Jurgens was part of the Jurgens family which farmed land in the
area. Louis was the son of William and Rosa Jurgens, early settlers of 1869 in the
Tualatin area. Louis lived in the home only a short time. Subsequent owners were Fred
Wourms in 1928 and F.E. Vergen in 1937. t4elvin Salzer owned the hom€:-; in the 1940(s.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-21
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
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Historic Name: Salzer/Jurgens House T/R/S; 2S/1W/14
Address: 17940 SW Sioux Court Parcel: 2S114C011200
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS Local IO: 97
Historic Name: Zelda McCorkle House Date of Construction: 1920
Common Name: Grimmit House Orig. Use: Residence
Address: 6041 SW Borland Road Pres. Use: Residence
City: Tualatin Arch itect: Unknown
OtAJner Name; Phil 1 is Grimmit Bll i1 det~: Unknown
Address 1: 6031 S~~ Bar1and Road Theme: 20th Cent.
Address 2: Stylel: Vernacular
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062 Style2:
T/R/S: 25/1E/19 Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Parcel: 21£19C002000 Sty'l e Notes: (None)
Add it ion: NA
B1 Dek: NA Lot: NA Quad: Lake Oswego
Moved YIN: N Date:
No. of Stories: 1.0
Block mas. Basement: N
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FtUR
Gab-Ie
Wood
Fixed pane
Shake
Roof Material: Camp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
Exter"ior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Carport and concrete block foundation (dates unknown).
Noteworthy landscape Features:
Large fir trees at rear (north).
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: located north of SW Borland Road, east of Meridian Park Hospital at the end of
long drive situated in a grove of Douglas fir trees. Site zoned for single family
residential use,
Sources; Loyce Lee interview of Gladys May, 1990; Clackamas County Department of
Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; USGS Quadrangle 1936;
Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
(None)
Graphic Sources: Douglas R, Rux
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Historic Name: Zelda McCorkle House T/R/S: 25/1E/19
Address: 6041 SW Borland Road Parcel: 21E19C 02000
Tualatin Quad: Lake Oswego
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 47
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1920
Common Name: Orig. Use: Res idence
Address: 9360 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Pres. Use: Office
City: Tualatin Arch Heet: Unknown
Owner Name: Pacific West Construction, Bu il der: Unknown
Inc.
Address 1: PO Box#444 Theme: 20th Cent
Address 2: Stylel: Vernacul ar'
City, ST, Zip: l.ake Oswego, OR 97034 Style2:
T/R/S: 2S/1W/23 Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Parcel: 2S1230800600 Style Notes: (None)
Add it ion: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA Quad: Beaverton
Moved YIN: N Date:
No. of Stories: 1.0
Concrete Basement: N
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD
Gable
Wood
1/1 double
Shingles
Roof Material: Comp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
hung sash
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Garage addition, storm windows, modified front porch (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road in area of industrial development. Site
zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937.
Statement of Significance:
(None)
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #4-14
Recorded by: Douglas R, Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #3-16
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Local 10: 4'7
Historic Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/23
Address: 9360 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Parcel: 251230800600
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 79
Historic Name:
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Date of Construction: 1920
Orig. Use: Residence
21595 SW l08th Avenue Pres. Use: Residence
Tualatin Architect: Unknown
J.e. Reeves Corporation Builder: Unknown
4850 SW Scholls Ferry Road Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Portland, OR 97225 Style2:
2S/1W/27 Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
251270000500 Style Notes: (None)
Cornte &Kohlmans little Homes
No. 3
NA Lot: 24 Quad: Sherwood
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR
No. of Stories: 1.0
Pier/post Basement: N
Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
1/1 double hung sash
Shake
Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterat ions/Additions (Date):
Room addition to west elevation (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
House is surrounded by birch, pines and a large holly tree.
Associated Structures:
Detached shed with siding matching main structure.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: West of lOath Avenue and east of the Tonquin Scablands in a upland area
surrounded by large lot parcels. Area zoned for single family residential use.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Cornte &Kohlmans Little
Homes No.3 Plat (1928); ~1etsker!s AUas 1928 and 1937; USGS Quadrangle 1936;
Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: Common design in Tualatin area, This structure has a low pitched
roof with eave overhangs and a gabled roof front porch entrance supported by 4" x 4"posts.
HISTORICAL: None
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 79
Historic Name: Date of Construction: 1920
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Local ID: 79
Historic Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/27
Address: 21595 SW lOath. Avenue Parcel: 2S127D000500
Tualatin Quad: Shel"wood
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 30
Hi stoY' ic Name: Date of Construction: c. 1920
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Addition:
Block:
Albertson House
18500 SW Pacific High~vay
Tualatin
Vernon E. &Jacqueline
Anderson
18500 SW Pacific Highway
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/21
2S121A002101
NA
NA lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Vacant
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Moved YIN: Y Date: Circa 1970
No. of Stories: 1.0
Pier/post Basement: N
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material:
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR
Hip
Wood
1/1 double
Ship lap
Roof Material: Comp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
hung sash
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Real" porch
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Oak tree
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South of Pacific Highway 99W °in an area of industrial development. Site zoned for
industroia-l uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; Interview Joane Schober, March 1992.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: Structure was possibly built by the Krause family who held large holdings
of land in this area of Tualatin.
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COUNTY; WASHINGTON local ID: 30
Historic Name: Date of Construction: c. 1920
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Historic Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/21
Address: 18500 SW Pacific Highway Parcel: 2S121A002101
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS Local ID: 100
Historic Name: Raley House
Common Name:
Address: 5361 SW Borland Road
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Linda Joe Ewing
Address 1: 1531 SE 11th
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: West linn, OR 97068
T/R/S: 25/1£/19
Parcel: 21£190002000
Addition: NA
Block: NA lot: NA
Date of Construction: 1924
Orig.Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Robert Payne
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Craftsman
Style2: Vernacular
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Lake Oswego
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Metal
Wall Constt'uction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Horizontal lap siding
Decorative Features: Gable/hip roof porch, internal brick chimney, purl ins, window
surrounds.
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Metal roof (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape features:
Large Madrona tree in rear, older cherry trees around house.
Associated Structures:
Three sma"!! sheds. Barn on Bridgeport School site was once part of the property.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Located on the north side of SW Borland Road adjacent to Bridgeport Elementary
School and residential subdivisions. Site zoned for single family use.
Sources: Clackamas County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Interview Greg Mansholt
1992; Interview Vivian Payne, April 1992; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and 1937; Corps of
Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The Raiey House has craftsman features. The most interesting aspect of
this structure is the roof line of the front porch which has a gable extension off of a
hip configuration. The porch is partially enclosed with a short wall instead of a
railing. The Raicy House is one of two craftsman style structures in the Clackamas
County portion of Tual ir;,
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS Local IO: 100
Historic Name: Raicy House Date of Construction: 1924
HISTORICAL: The Raiey House was constructed by Robert Payne~ a local area carpenter,
in 1924 for John and Hazel Raicy. Mr. Raiey was Road Master for Clackamas County and
in later years worked for the Portland Cement Company. Mrs. Riacy was part of the
Bushbaum family who were early settlers to the Tualatin area. The Raiey's had a small
farming operat'ion along with leasing their land to the Schaber family who farm large
tracts of land in Clackamas County just outside of the Tualatin area. The Schabers
eventua"lly obta ined ownership of the structure and sHe. A 1arge port ion was sold to
the Tigard School District for Bridgeport School. The barn on the Bridgeport School
site was once part of the Raiey Farm.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Historic Name: Raicy House T/RjS: 25/1E/19
Address: 5361 SW Borland Road Parcel: 21E190002000
Tualatin Quad: Lake Oswego
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Loca"' ID: 27
Historic Name: O.A. Markman House
Common Name:
Address: 10585 SW Herman Road
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Arthur &Angie Easter
Address 1: C/O R.&C. Selazer, PO BOX
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip: Oregon City, OR 97045
T/R/S: 2S/1W/22
Parcel: 2S122A000900
Addition: Glenmorag Park (1910)
Block: NA Lot: 12&15
Date of Construction: 1925
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
150 Theme: 20th cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2:
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Styl e Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: L-shape No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Pier/post Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash and fixed
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Window surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Room addition at southwest, room addition north.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Oak trees and fir trees.
Associated Structures:
Barn located to the northeast and north. Garage adjacent to house.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
. Setting: North side of Herman Road set back from the ROW in a grove of evergreen and
deciduous trees. Site located in area of built up industrial development. Zoned
for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; USGS Quadrangle 1936; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936; Glenmorag Plat
1910.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: D.A. Markman owned the property in 1928 and 1937. Mr. Markman may have
been the individual who constrcuted the house and barn.
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 27
Historic Name: a.A. Markman House
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Date of Construction: 1925
Slide No.: Roll #5-1
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Address: 10585 SW Herman Road Parcel: 2S122A000900
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS Local 10: 96
Historic Name: Gifford House Date of Construction: c. 1925
Common Name: Grimmit House Orig. Use: Residence
Address: 6031 SvJ Bor! and Road Pres. Use: Residence
City: Tualatin Architect: Unknm'Jn
Owner Name: Phyll is Grimmit Bu il der: Unknown
Address 1: 6031 SW Borland Road Theme: 20th Cent
Address 2: Stylel: VernacularCity, 5T, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062 Style2: Altered
T/R/S: 2S/1E/19 Object: BLDG Ranking: SecondaryParcel: 2lE19C 02000 Style Notes: (None)
Addition: NA
B" ack: NA Lot: NA Quad: Lake Oswego
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Composition shingles
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
North wing addition (unknown).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Set in a grove of large Douglas fir trees.
Associated Structures:
Three detached sheds.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North of SW Borland Road, east of Meridian Park Hospital and down a -long drive
situated in a grove of Douglas Fir trees. Site zoned for single family
residential use.
Sources: Clackamas County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; USGS Quadrangle 1936; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
(None)
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
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Historic Name: Gifford House T/R/S: 25/1E/19
Address: 6031 SW Borland Road Parcel: 21E19C 02000
Tualatin Quad: Lake Oswego
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 46
Historic Name: Blank Barn Date of Construction: c. 1928
Common Name:
Address:
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip:
, T/R/S:
Parcel:
Add it ion:
Block:
8250 SW Tonka Street
Tualat'in
Gary &Paula Bisaccio
12435 SW Cheltenham
Portland, OR 97201
2S/1W/24
25124CB01700
NA
NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Barn
Pres. Use: Commerc i a1
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: Agricult
Stylel: Gambrel Barn
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 3.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Dutch Roof Material: Metal
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Typ~: Aluminum sliders
Exterior Surfacing Material: Metal siding, stucco and plywood
Decorative Features: Boxed eaves and eave returns
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Extension added to east end of main structure, new exterior plywood siding and
stucco, new metal roof, and new aluminum windows and overhead dOOfo
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
(None)
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeoloqical Features:
(None) -
Setting: Near city center on Tonka Street with frontage on Tualatin-Sherwood Road.
Building located in area of commercia'! development. Zoned foY' commercial uses.
Sources: Tualatin Historical Society; Washington County Department of Assessment and
Taxation; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936; Metsker's Atlas 1928.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: This is one of two remaining barns of this particular style in the
Tualatin area. The Gambrel roof design has been retained along with the boxed eaves.
HISTORICAL: The Blank Barn was once part of the Blank Dairy operated by Ed Blank. Mr.
Blank was part of the Winona Grange and a prominent farmer in the community. There is
some thought that E.A. Eddy constructed the barn when he owned the land and was active
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Historic Name: Blank Barn Date Cons ion: Co 1928
in farming. Mr. Eddy was very active in local politics and real estate adventures. He
was linked by marriage to the Byrom Family by his marraige to Glayds Byrom the
grandaughter of Edward Byrom. Ed Blank (1894-1977) was the son of August Blank who
farmed in the Tualatin area.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #4-6
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
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Address: 8250 Parcel:
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Historic Name: Henry Henrickson House Date of Construction: 1930
Common Name: Of' ic'. Use: Residence
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Address: 21280 S~J Boones Ferry Road Pres. Use: Hesidence
City: Tualatin Arch Heet: Unknown
Gltmer Name: Bruce A. Henrickson Builder: Tom Barnes
Address 1: 21280 SW Boones Ferry Road Theme: 20th Cent
Address 2: Stylel: Vernacular
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062 Sty"i e2: Altered
T/R/S: 2S/HJ/26 Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Parcel: 251260803000 Style Notes: (None)
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA Quad: ShenlJood
Roof Material: Camp shingle
Structural Frame: Wood stud
hung sash
No. of Stories:
Basement: N
Gable
~oJood
6/1 double
Shingle
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form:
Wall Construction:
Primary Window Type:
Exterior Surfacing Material:
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: Internal brick chimney
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
-. I;-,1 . ~
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Enclosed rear porch and enclosed front porch (1975).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Large pine trees, fruit orchard trees.
Associated Structures:
Detached garage and work shop with fireplace (brick).
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: East side of Boones Ferry Road and south of Arapaho Road. The site is surrounded
by new residential subdivisions and zoned for single family l'esidential use.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Interview with Henry
Henrickson 4/16/91; Interview with Mrs. Helen Henrickson, March 1992; Metsker's
Atlas 1928 and 1937; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936; Winona Grange #271.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The house retains the majority of its original construction techniques.
The present kitchen at the rear was originally a porch which was enclosed and remodeled
three times. The front gable roof extension was also a porch which was enclosed to
expand the living room in approximately 1975. The brick chimney and the windows on the
south side are not original. These elements were added by the Henricksons.
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
Henry Henrickson House
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local 10: 77
Historic : Henry Henri son Construction: 1930
HISTORICAL: The Henricksons purchased the home and original 10 acres on April Fool's
Day in 1939. At that time the building was an unfinished shell. The Henricksons
bought the bUilding from Tom F. Barnes who has started the construction. Mr. Barnes
was a local logger who was also known to be involved in bootlegging activities. The
home has a hand dug 30' deep brick well at the rear of the building adjacent to the
present kitchen. Mr. Henrickson was born in Portland in 1909. His father operated a
boat house at the Sellwood Bridge. Mr. Henrickson attended Benson Tech and the
American School of Engineering. His life was spent working as an electrician.
Henrickson was very active in both the local and state grange programs. He worked for
10 years for the Oregon State Grange and was a member of the local Winona Grange for 52
years. All of the trees on the site were planted by Mr. Henrickson. The site is part
of the original Byrom DLe.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-9
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #2-9
Henry Henrickson House
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local In: 35
Histor-lc Name: Date of Con tiOil: 1930
Common Name:
Address: 18805 SW lOath Avenue
City: Tualat-in
Owner Name: William R. and Janice F.
~1or9an
Address 1: 6720 SW Frogpond Lane
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Wilsonville, OR 97070
T/R/S: 2S/1W/22
Parcel: 2S122A001300
Addition: Glenmorag Park (1910)
Block: NA Lot: 14
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Office
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Irregular No. of Stories: 0.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Mansard Roof Material: Composition
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: Aluminum sliders
Exterior Surfacing Material: T-l-11
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
New mansard roof, aluminum slider windows and exterior siding in 1989.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Cedar and fir trees south of structure.
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None) .
Setting: West side of 108th. Avenue at intersection with Herman Road. Area is built-up
industrial. Site zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment &Taxation; Glenmorag Plat 1910; City
of Tualatin; USGS Quadrangle 1936; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: Glenmorag Park was platted on June 6, 1910 by Walter V. Smith and Edith J.
Smith. The subdivision was surveyed by John A. McQuinn.
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 05/01/92
Designation:
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COUNTY: W~.SH INGTON
Historic Name: Spencer House Date of Construction: c. 1905
Common Name:
Addl~ess :
City:
Owner Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Add it ion:
Block:
Red House
10540 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
Tual at in
Carolla E. Fritzler
10540 SW Tua1at in··Sherwood
Tualatin, OR 97062
2S/1W/23
2S1220000101
NA
filA Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: N.& l. Spencer (Barngrover)
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Classical Revival
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: L-shape No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Log Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shiplap
Decorative Features: Verge boards in gable ends, covered front porch, corner boards,
window surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Interior remodeling, new wood double sash windows, removed chimney, removal of
outbUildings, excavated basement, carport, sewing room and bathroom.
N6teworthy landscape Features:
Large stand of deciduous trees south and west of structure.
Associated Structures:
Small barn across Tualatin-Sherwood Road was once part of the land holdings.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: South side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road between developed industrial properties.
Site zoned for industrial uses.
Sources: Tualatin Historical Society; Washington County Department of Assessment and
Taxation; Interview with Mrs. Fritzler 8/8/91; A Cultural Resource Survey of The
Tualatin-Sherwood Eddy Road Project, 4/87.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: This is a 1.5 story Classical Revival style house with shiplap siding,
boxed eaves, cross gable roof, verge boards on gable ends, covered front porch
supported by three 4'x4' posts. The exterior and interior have been significantly
altered since purchased by the Fritzler family in 1956.
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/01/92 Spencer House
Designation:
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON ID: 107
Hi : Spencer' House Date ion: c, 1
HISTORICAL: The structure sets in the original J.E. Hedges Donation land Claim of
1873. J. Spencer owned the site in 1900. Mr. Spencer may have been the original
builder and first occupant. Mrs. Spencer was a member of the Barngrover family who
settled land on the east side of Tualatin. Lena was the sister of John Nyberg's wife.
The Fritzler family purchased the site in 1956.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #9-12
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #6-12
Spencer House
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Local 10: 107
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Address:
Hi TjRjS: 2S/H~/23
in-Sherwood Parcel: 251220000101
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 16
Hi stor" if; Name: Date of Construction: c. 1915
Common Name: Likes House
Address: 10370 SW Tualatin Road
City: Tualatin
Owner Name: Joseph Chamberlain
Address 1: 15770 NE Eilers Road
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip: Aurora, OR 97002
T/R/S: 2S/1 \~/23
Parcel: 251238B00700
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Orig. Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Styl e2: A-I tered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Beaverton
Plan Type/Shape: Irregular No. of Stories: 1.5
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Wood shakes
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Carport, west wing, windows and siding.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Holly tree, fruit trees
Associated Structures:
Two barns located to the southwest of main house.
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: Corner of Tualatin Road and Teton Avenue in area of industrial development.
Across Tualatin Road are single family residences. Site zoned for industrial
uses.
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Metsker's Atlas 1928 and
1937; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936.
Statement of Significance:
(None)
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #3-20
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 02/01/92
Designation:
Slide No.: Roll #2-20
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Local llJ: 16
Histor Name: T/R/S: 2S/1W/23
Address: 1 TuaLltin Par-eel: 2S1,",,,,,,,u
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON LDca! 10: 3
Historic Name: Walt Eames House Date of Con~tructiDn: 1921
Common Name:
J\ddress:
City:
O",mer Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City, 5T, Zip:
T/R/S:
Parcel:
Add it ion:
Block:
7105 SW Sagert Street
Tualatin
Nyberg limited Partnership
7055 SW Nyberg Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
25/1\v/24
251240C00100
Tualatin Gradens (1892)
NA Lot: 10
Orig~ Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Walt Eames
Theme: 20th Cent
Style1: Vernacular
Styl e2: A"I tered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Lake Oswego
Roof Material: Camp shingle
Structural Frame; Wood stud
hung sash
l~o. of Stories:
Basement: N
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle
Primary Foundation Material: Masonry
Second Foundation Material:
Roof FOrm: Gable
Wall Construction; Wood
Primary Window Type: 5/1 double
Exterior Surfacing Material: Wood shake
Decorative Features: Purl ins at gable ends, pitched roof
wide window surrounds
Other Notes: Internal brick chimney
Condition: FAIR Moved YIN: N Date:
1.0
covered porch and main entrance,
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Addition of a small room in 1945 and garage and living space in 1957.
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Hazelnut orchard to the west and north of the house.
Associated Structures:
(None)
Known Archaeological Features:
(None)
Setting: North of Sagert Street located in southeast corner of filbert orchard, adjacent
to multi-family and single-family development. Site zoned for multi-family
deve-j opment .
Sources: Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Report from David Hunt
2/24/92; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936; Metsker's Atlas 1928; Tualatin
Gardens Plat 1892.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: None
HISTORICAL: The house was originally built for one of John Nyberg's daughters and her
husband, Walt Eames. They lived in the house for a short time and then moved near the
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92
Designation:
Walt Eames House
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COUNTY; WASHINGTON Locu'l ID: 3
His ic It sHouse te of st ion: 1
Tualatin Country Club where he worked as a grounds keeper for years. Clayton
Nyberg purchased the property in 1964 and has retained ownership since that time. In
1932 Mr. Eames was elected to his first term as Alderman for Tualatin. He was
re-elected in 1934 and served until 1939. Mrs. Eames! mother is the daughter of John
and Katharine Barngrover who were early settlers to the Tualatin area. Her mother is
also the sister to William Barngrover who served as an alderman from 1920-1931. He was
also the first fire chief for Tualatin. The association with the Nyberg family is
lengthy. Mrs. Eames' grandfather was John Nyberg, an early settler to Tualatin. His
association with the community is well known. He served as mayor from 1915 to 1941,
County Commissioner and County Road Commissioner and on the 'local school board. Mrs.
Eames' brother, Clayton Nyberg, served on the Metropolitan Planning Committee and
Transportation Committee, Washington County Board of Commissioners and in the Oregon
House of Representatives.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #1-22 Slide No.: Roll #1-9
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 03/01/92 Walt Eames House
Designation:
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Leca 1 10: 3
Historic Name: t T/R/S: W/24
5S: 7105 Street Parcel: 24D(001
Tualatin Quad: Oswego
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COUNTY: CLACKAMAS
Historic Name: Helgesson House
Common Name:
Address: 6191 SW Nyberg Lane
Ci(y: Tualatin
Owner Name: City of Tualatin
Address 1: P.O. Box 369
Address 2:
City, ST, Zip: Tualatin, OR 97062
T/R/S: 25/1E/19
Parcel: 21E19C 00200
Addition: NA
Block: NA Lot: NA
Date of Construction: 1930
Orig~ Use: Residence
Pres. Use: Residence
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Theme: 20th Cent
Stylel: Vernacular
Style2: Altered
Object: BLDG Ranking: Secondary
Style Notes: (None)
Quad: Lake Oswego
Plan Type/Shape: Rectangle No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Cone/brick Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Gable Roof Material: Camp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 1/4 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Wood shake
Decorative Features: Corner boards and window surrounds
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: GOOD Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
Kitchen, bath and dining area (1951-1953).
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Firs, fruit, oak and maple trees.
Associated Structures:
Second residential structure. Shop (T-l-11 siding), two small sheds and two story
gambrel roof barn with horizontal siding,
Known Archaeological Features:
Indian arrowheads have been found in the general location of this property.
Setting: North of Nyberg Lane and east of 65th Avenue in area of open fields adjacent to
Tualatin River and Nyberg Creek. Site zoned for multi-family development.
Currently a City park site.
Sources: Clackamas County Department of Assessment and Taxation; Further Cultural Resource
Investigations for the Tualatin River Channel Improvement Project, 1983;
J.F.Young Appraisal Report 8/15/88, Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936,
Metsker's Atlas 1937,
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTURAL: The structure was built in 1930 and added onto in 1951-1953 to the
north.
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/01/92
Designation:
Helgesson House
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Local m: 109
Historic Name: Helgesson House T/R/S: 25/1E/19
Address: 6191 SW Nyberg Lane Parcel: 21E19C 00200
Tualatin Quad: Lake Oswego
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COUNTY: ~JA.sHIl l[): 105
Quad: Beaverton
Park
Vacant
,Jossy famn.Y
Jossy famfl y
20th Cent
Vernacular
Common Na,me: Roamer1s Park
Address: 17585 S~~ Pac ifk H'jghway
City: TlHi'!atin
Owner Name: Chris D'Angelo
Address 1: 19541 SW Alderwood Court
f\ddress 2:
City, SI, Zip: Aloha, OR 97006
T/R/S; 2S/Hi/15
Parcel: 25115C001800
Addition: Hazelbrook Meadows (1908)
Block: NA Lot: 41
O)"1g. Use:
Pres, Use:
Architect:
Builder:
Theme:
Stylel:
Stfie2:
Ob,ject:
Style Notes:
BLDG
(None)
Ranking: Secondary
Plan Type/Shape: Irregular No. of Stories: 1.0
Primary Foundation Material: Concrete Basement: N
Second Foundation Material:
Roof Form: Hip Roof Material: Comp shingle
Wall Construction: Wood Structural Frame: Wood stud
Primary Window Type: 8/1 double hung sash
Exterior Surfacing Material: Shake
Decorative Features: (None)
Other Notes: (None)
Condition: POOR Moved YIN: N Date:
Exterior Alterations/Additions (Date):
(None)
Noteworthy landscape Features:
Mature fir, poplar, cotton wood and oaks occupy the site.
Associated Structures:
1\';0 \'Je11 houses, snack bar building and bJO bath houses.
Known Archaeolooical features:
(None) v
Setting: located on the south side of the Tualatin River and west of Pacific Highway 99W.
The property is largely undeveloped and within the Tualatin River flood plain and
flood way. The site is zoned for recretaional commercial uses.
Sources: Interview Loyce lee, 1991; Washington County Department of Assessment and
Taxation; Corps of Engineers Aerial Photo 1936 and 1940; Tualatin Historical
Society.
Statement of Significance:
ARCHITECTUR,8,l: The main building has no d'istinctive architectural features. One of
the secondary bu ildings have some interest i ng features. The snake bar is a hexagon
shape with low pitched roof.
HISTORICAL: Roamer's Rest was a destination location for residents of the Portland
Recorded by: Douglas R. Rux
Date: 06/15/92
Designation:
Roamer's Rest Park
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COUNTY: WASHINGTON Local ID: 105
Ie Date of struction: c. 1930
area. The park was establi~hed about the time Pacfie Highway came into eXi~tance.
Portland residents would travel the park and spend the day picnicing on the grassy
fields and renting boats foy excursions on the Tualatin River. Patrons could also
refresh themselves at the resturant and tavern located at the parks entrance. The
parks location is adjacent to the old Taylor's Ferry Br"idge and l4ebfoot Inn. The par'l<
had a number of amentities which included two bath houses, snake bar, boat dock and
barn. The boat dock was removed a number of yaers ago and in 1990 the barn was
removed. Before the barn demol it ion it ~'Jas used as a dance hall.
Graphic Sources: Douglas R. Rux
Negative No.: Roll #9-6
Recorded by: Douglas R, Rux
Date: 06/15/92
Designat.ion:
Slide No.: Roll #6-10
Roamer's Rest Park
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His Roamer's Rest Park T/R/S: 2S/1W/15
17585 SW Pacific Highway Parcel: 25115C001800
Tualatin Quad: Beaverton
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