Augustus Fanno Farmhouse facts for kids
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Augustus Fanno Farmhouse
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Fanno Farmhouse
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 Location in Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Location | 8405 Southwest Creekside Place, Beaverton, Oregon |
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| Nearest city | Portland |
| Area | 0.87 acres (3,500 m2) |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architect | Augustus Fanno |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th century revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003103 |
| Added to NRHP | April 5, 1984 |
The Augustus Fanno Farmhouse was the home of Augustus Fanno. He was one of the first European American settlers in what is now Washington County, Oregon. Augustus was born in Maine in 1804. He lived in Missouri before moving to Oregon in 1846. He traveled with his first wife, Martha, and their son. Sadly, Martha died during childbirth in Linn City.
Augustus and his son then settled on a large piece of land. This land was about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Linn City. It was a 640-acre (2.6 km2) "donation land claim." This was land given to settlers by the U.S. government. It was the very first claim filed in Washington County.
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The Fanno Family and Their Farm
In 1851, Augustus Fanno married Rebecca Denney. Their first child was born later that same year. They eventually had six children together. In 1859, Augustus designed and built their family home. It was built in a style popular in Oregon at the time. This style was a modified New England revival style.
Pioneering Onion Farming
The Fanno family became pioneers in growing onions in Oregon. By the 1890s, their onions were famous for their excellent quality. They were known throughout the region. The Fanno family continued to grow onions on the farm for many years.
Challenges and Changes
However, in the 1940s, tiny pests called "onion maggots" caused big problems. These maggots damaged the onion crops. This made it impossible for the family to continue their onion business. Members of the Fanno family lived in the farmhouse until 1974.
Preserving History
In March 1982, the family donated the house and nearby land. They gave it to the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD). The Fanno Farmhouse still stands on its original spot. It is located along Fanno Creek in Beaverton. Beaverton is a suburb of Portland, Oregon.
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The THPRD has restored the house. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the United States. The Tualatin Valley Heritage also recognized it as a significant historical place. It has been named a Century Farm. This title is given to farms that have been owned by the same family for 100 years or more. In 1985, it was also nominated for the Griffin Cabin Award. This award was given by the Washington County Historical Society.
