National Register of Historic Places

Chehalis Downtown Historic District

Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
Listed
November 21, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001407

About this property

The Chehalis Downtown Historic District is located in Chehalis, Washington and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of three NRHP districts in the city, including the Hillside Historic District and Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side Historic District, the district represents three separate development periods. The community was an important timber hub and freight exchange stop between south Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon. The historic district is home to the St. Helens Hotel and is located in the northeastern part of the city and includes North Market Boulevard, Northwest Pacific Avenue, Northeast Cascade Avenue, Northeast Boistfort, Front Way, and Northeast Division.

Location

Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
46.66551, -122.97037

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHEOLOGYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Helens Hotel
Industrial
0.1 mi
US Post Office-Chehalis Main
Industrial
0.2 mi
Lewis County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Palmer, O. K., House
Industrial
0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Chehalis Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Chehalis Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Chehalis Downtown Historic District?

Chehalis Downtown Historic District is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chehalis Downtown Historic District?

The period of significance for Chehalis Downtown Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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