National Register of Historic Places

Olsen, Ben, House

Vader, Lewis County, Washington
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001897

About this property

The Ben Olsen House is a private, historic residence located in Vader, Washington. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) since 1976. Along with the Grace Evangelical Church of Vader, the home is one of two NRHP-listed sites in the city. The residence was built in the early 1900s for Ben Olsen, a prominent lumberman in the community. The 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) home is considered mostly unaltered and boasts a variety of architectural styles, such as Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Victorian. The most notable features are its roofline, large veranda, and a turret. The Ben Olsen House, known locally as "The Mansion", was a symbol of wealth and prosperity during the peak timber years of the town of Vader, then known as Little Falls. The house was the first residence in the community to use electricity. The Ben Olsen House remains the only Queen Anne style architecture home in Vader.

Location

Vader, Lewis County, Washington
46.39646, -122.95570

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Grace Evangelical Church of Vader
Industrial
0.4 mi
Laughlin Round Barn
Industrial
4.2 mi
Jackson, John R., House
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11.9 mi
Boistfort High School
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13.5 mi
Berwind-Purcell House
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14.8 mi

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When was Olsen, Ben, House listed on the National Register?

Olsen, Ben, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Olsen, Ben, House?

Olsen, Ben, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Olsen, Ben, House?

The period of significance for Olsen, Ben, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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