Monteith House, built in 1849, was Albany's first house and is one of Oregon's oldest existing structures. It was built by Walter and Thomas Monteith, who founded Albany after buying the land on which it stands from Hiram Smead for a cayuse pony and $100 cash. It has served as a private residence, a military headquarters, a storehouse, a trading post, and a meeting house. It was also the birthplace of the Republican Party in Oregon. Visitors to Albany can enjoy many of the city's histor ic homes during the Historic Interior Tour. Summer Hours: Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm. Other times by appointment. Many Historic Houses have been preserved throughout Oregon.
Location:
518 SW 2nd St, Albany Oregon 97321
Other History nearby:
(Albany) Albany Fire Museum
(Albany) Albany Regional Museum
(Philomath) Benton County Historical Museum
(Dallas) Brunk House
(Newport) Burrows House Museum
(Salem) Bush House Museum
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04/19 Coming to The Albany area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Rhododendron Days Florence OR May17-19 The annual celebration of the blooming of rhododendrons along the central Oregon Coast.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
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Monteith House, built in 1849, was Albany's first house and is one of Oregon's oldest existing structures. It was built by Walter and Thomas Monteith, who founded Albany after buying the land on which it stands from Hiram Smead for a cayuse pony and $100 cash. It has served as a private residence, a military headquarters, a storehouse, a trading post, and a meeting house. It was also the birthplace of the Republican Party in Oregon.