City of Tigard – Historic Sites

 City of Tigard – Historic Sites

 

 

Doriot Rider Log Home

 

Built in 1923 by H.G. and Delpha Doriot as a guest house for friends and family. Located at 14850 SW 132nd Terrace.

 

 

 

Durham Elementary School

 

Built in 1920, the school is associated with early pioneer and businessman Albert Durham. Located at 7980 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, OR 97224

 

 

 


 

 

Ye-Olde Windmill

 

Built in 1909 by Edward Christensen, the water tower stands as a visible testimonial to the surrounding land’s original agricultural use and to the Wood-Christensen families who lived and farmed there. It is located on Springwood drive in Tigard

 


 

 

Charles F. Tigard House

 

Constructed in 1909, this is the second house occupied by Charles F Tigard, the seventh son of Wilson F. Tigard. It is located at 11180 SW Fonner Street.

 

 

 

Tigard Farmhouse and Windmill

 

Built in 1900’s, the house is significant due to its association with the Cowgill family. Located at 10525 SW Tigard Street


 

 

Tigard Grange # 148

 

In continuous use since 1925, the building is an important landmark because it is representative of the efforts of early grange members, including Wilson Tigard. Located at 13770 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223


 

 

Seven Gables Upshaw House

 

The residence is significant in its association with the Upshaw family since 1909


 

 

John Tigard House

 

John Tigard was the eldest son of Wilson Tigard, the founding father of Tigardville. Located at 14601 SW 103rd Ave, Tigard, OR.

 


 

 

Gaarde House

 

The house was built in 1922 by Hans Gaarde, the son of John Gaarde, who established a blacksmith shop in 1893 across the road from Charles Tigard’s store. Located at 11333 SW Gaarde St.

 

 

 

 

 

Shaver-Bilyeu House

 

Constructed in 1906, the Shaver-Bilyeu House is the best surviving vernacular Queen Anne Cottage farm residence in the Durham community of Tigard

16445 SW 92nd Avenue

 

 

 

Joy Theater

 

Built in 1939. First movie: Gone with the wind. Located at 11959 SW Pacific Hwy.



 

 

 

 

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