National Register of Historic Places

McFadden, O. B., House

Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
Listed
March 31, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001861

About this property

The O. B. McFadden House is the historic home of Obadiah B. McFadden and is located in Chehalis, Washington. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1975 and is situated south of Millett Field. The house is the oldest structure in Lewis County and the oldest residence in Chehalis. The McFadden's were a prominent family in Chehalis, purchasing the grounds in 1859 from the Saunders family, the founders of what later became Chehalis. The Saunders built the home as part of the purchase agreement. The home was used for a time during the late 1860s and into the 1870s as an early post office for the community. By 1911, the home was described to be in a dilapidated state and underwent a restoration; a second renovation began in 1982. The log cabin home, built with mortise and tenon joinery, is considered either 1+1⁄2 or two stories and at its initial construction, contained 8 rooms. Due to age and numerous restorations and additions, the residence contains little of its early details though the exterior walls and some foundational support remain. No photographs have been found to document the original state of the home.

Location

1639 Chehalis Ave.
Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
46.65781, -122.96634

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lewis County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
US Post Office-Chehalis Main
Industrial
0.4 mi
Hillside Historic District
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0.4 mi
Scout Lodge
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0.4 mi
St. Helens Hotel
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0.5 mi

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When was McFadden, O. B., House listed on the National Register?

McFadden, O. B., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1975.

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McFadden, O. B., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for McFadden, O. B., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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