Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary facts for kids
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Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary
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View of the Anderson house and granary
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| Location | 508 W. 16th Street The Dalles, Oregon |
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| Area | 13,000 sq ft (1,200 m2) |
| Built | 1890–1898 |
| Built by | Lewis Anderson, Ab Pearson |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003387 |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1980 |
The Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary is a special group of old buildings in The Dalles, Oregon. These buildings show us what Swedish-American farm life was like in the 1890s. They are a great example of vernacular architecture, which means they were built using local styles and materials, often by the people who lived there.
These buildings were not always in The Dalles. They started on a farm called Pleasant Ridge, south of the city. The owner, Lewis Anderson, was an immigrant from Sweden. He worked hard to help other Swedish people settle in the area.
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The Anderson Buildings: A Historic Look
The three main buildings in this group are a barn, a house, and a granary. Each one was built or moved at a different time, showing how the farm grew.
Building the Farm: Barn, House, and Granary
The first building to go up was the barn in 1890. It was a sidehill barn, which means it had entrances on two different levels because it was built into the side of a hill. This design made it easier to move things in and out.
Next, the house was built in 1895. Lewis Anderson worked with another Swedish immigrant, Ab Pearson, to build it. Imagine them working together, using their skills to create a home.
Finally, the granary was added in 1898. A granary is a building used to store grain. Interestingly, Lewis Anderson didn't build this one from scratch. He bought it from a nearby farm and moved it. Before it became a granary, it was actually used as a house! This shows how people often reused buildings in the past.
Moving History: The Buildings' Journey
In 1972, these important buildings were moved from Pleasant Ridge to The Dalles. This was done to protect them and make sure they would last for many more years. They became part of the Fort Dalles Museum, where people can visit and learn about their history.
Because of their historical importance, the Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This is a list of places in the United States that are considered very important to our country's history.
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