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Monteith House

Living History

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.

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Location: 518 SW 2nd St, Albany Oregon 97321

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6
2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29
Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15
Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include:
Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, A Winter Tradition Pleasant Hill November 24 thru December 24
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5
Redhawk Winery Festival Salem continuing thru November 29
History of Communities on the Lower Umpqua River Reedsport continuing thru December 17

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