National Register of Historic Places

Palmer, O. K., House

Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
Listed
May 14, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001067

About this property

The O. K. Palmer House is the historic home of Osmer K. Palmer and is located in Chehalis, Washington. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986 and is situated in the city's NRHP-listed Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side Historic District. The Palmer family purchased the property in 1908. The site contained a previously built home which was replaced when the O. K. Palmer House was constructed between 1910 and 1911. Palmer purchased an adjacent lot in 1920, expanding the parcel, then traded the home for another in the historic district in 1924. Osmer Palmer was the founder of the city's Palmer Lumber and Manufacturing Company and became a noted businessman and community leader in Chehalis. The American Foursquare home is recognized for its numerous exterior features, such as the roofline and dormers. In 2006, the house was awarded for its historical and architectural value to the city by the Chehalis Historic Preservation Commission.

Location

673 N.W. Pennsylvania
Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
46.66735, -122.97640

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Chehalis Downtown Historic District
Industrial
0.3 mi
Burlington Northern Depot
Industrial
0.3 mi
St. Helens Hotel
Industrial
0.4 mi
Lewis County Courthouse
Industrial
0.5 mi

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When was Palmer, O. K., House listed on the National Register?

Palmer, O. K., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Palmer, O. K., House?

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

What is the period of significance for Palmer, O. K., House?

The period of significance for Palmer, O. K., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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