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National Register of Historic Places listings in Cowlitz County, Washington facts for kids

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The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of important buildings, places, and objects across the United States. It helps protect and celebrate places that have a unique story or are special because of their history, architecture, or what they mean to a community. In Cowlitz County, Washington, there are many cool places on this list! These spots help us learn about the past and understand how the area grew.

Historic Places in Cowlitz County

Cowlitz County is home to several fascinating places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These sites include old buildings, bridges, and even natural landmarks, each with its own unique history.

Longview's Architectural Treasures

The city of Longview has many buildings on the National Register, showing off its rich history and unique design.

  • The Berwind–Purcell House is a historic home in Longview, added to the list in 2010.
  • The Big Four Furniture Building, built in 1924, was originally the Lumberman's Bank. It's a great example of old architecture in Longview.
  • The Columbia Theater is another historic spot in Longview, listed in 1985. It's a beautiful old theater that has entertained people for many years.
  • The First Christian Church in Longview, added in 1985, is a significant religious building in the community.
  • Robert Alexander Long High School is the oldest high school in Longview, built in 1927. It became a historic place in 1985.
  • The Longview Civic Center Historic District includes a whole area of important buildings in Longview, recognized for their historical value in 1985.
  • The Longview Community Church and its Saint Helen's Addition are also on the list, showing the growth and development of the community.
  • The Longview Community Store and the Longview Women's Clubhouse are other buildings that tell the story of daily life and community efforts in old Longview.
  • The Mills Building, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building, Pounder Building, Schumann Building, Sevier and Weed Building, Tyni Building, Washington Gas and Electric Building, and Willard Building are all historic structures in Longview's commercial district, added in 1985. They show what the city looked like when it was first developing.
  • The U.S. Post Office – Longview Main building, listed in 1991, is an important civic building.
US Post Office-Longview Main 01
The historic U.S. Post Office – Longview Main building.

Unique Longview Landmarks

Longview also has some very special and unique historic places.

  • Lake Sacajawea Park is a beautiful park in Longview, listed in 1985. It's a popular spot for outdoor activities and community events.
  • The Longview Bridge, also known as the Lewis and Clark Bridge, spans the Columbia River. It's a major landmark and was added to the Register in 1982.
  • The Nutty Narrows Bridge is a really fun and unusual historic place in Longview! It's a tiny bridge built just for squirrels to cross the street safely. It was listed in 2014.
Squirrel Bridge - Closeup
The unique Nutty Narrows Bridge, built for squirrels.

Kelso's Historical Buildings

Kelso, another city in Cowlitz County, also has its share of historic buildings.

  • The Adam Catlin House in Kelso was listed in 1994.
  • The Nat Smith House, another historic home in Kelso, was added to the list in 1975.
  • The U.S. Post Office – Kelso Main building, listed in 1991, serves as an important piece of Kelso's history.

Woodland and Beyond

Other towns and areas in Cowlitz County also have important historic sites.

  • The Jim Creek Bridge near Woodland was listed in 1995 as part of a group of historic bridges in Washington State.
  • The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland are a beautiful and historic garden, listed in 1975. It's known for its amazing lilac flowers.
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens entrance
The entrance to the beautiful Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.
  • The Laughlin Round Barn near Castle Rock is a unique round barn, added to the Register in 1986. Round barns are rare and interesting examples of old farm architecture.
  • Lawetlat'la, which is the Cowlitz people name for Mount St. Helens, is a very important natural landmark. It was added to the Register in 2013, recognizing its deep cultural and historical significance.
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Mount St. Helens, also known as Lawetlat'la.
  • The Stella Blacksmith Shop in Stella is a historic building that reminds us of how things were made in the past. It was listed in 1985.
  • The J. D. Tennant House in Longview is another historic home, added in 1984.
  • The Yale Bridge spans the Lewis River near Yale. It's a historic bridge that connects different areas and was listed in 1982.

These places help us remember and appreciate the history of Cowlitz County and the state of Washington!

Images for kids

  • Berwind-Purcell House NRHP 1000416 Cowlitz County, WA

    The historic Berwind–Purcell House.

  • Longview, WA - Big Four Furniture Building

    The Big Four Furniture Building, once Lumberman's Bank.

  • Catlin House Kelso 94001434 NRHP

    The Adam Catlin House in Kelso.

  • Columbia Theater - Longview Washington

    The Columbia Theater in Longview.

  • First Christian Church, Longview, Washington

    The First Christian Church in Longview.

  • Jim Creek Bridge

    The Jim Creek Bridge.

  • Lake Sacajawea Park NRHP 85003011 Cowlitz County, WA

    Lake Sacajawea Park.

  • Laughlin Round Barn

    The unique Laughlin Round Barn.

  • RALongHS

    Robert Alexander Long High School.

  • The Longview Bridge

    The Longview Bridge, also known as the Lewis and Clark Bridge.

  • Longview, WA - Monticello Inn 02

    Part of the Longview Civic Center Historic District.

  • Longview Community Church 01

    The Longview Community Church.

  • Former Longview Community Church-Saint Helen's Addition 04

    The Longview Community Church-Saint Helen's Addition.

  • Former Longview Community Store 02

    The Longview Community Store.

  • Longview Women's Clubhouse 03

    The Longview Women's Clubhouse.

  • Mills bldg 1926 - Copy

    The Mills Building in Longview.

  • Pac Tel Building - Longview Washington

    The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building.

  • Pounder bldg 1926 - Copy

    The Pounder Building.

  • Schuman bldg 1926 - Copy

    The Schumann Building.

  • Longview, WA - Sevier and Weed Building

    The Sevier and Weed Building.

  • Nat Smith House Kelso 75001846 NRHP

    The Nat Smith House in Kelso.

  • Stella, Washington Blacksmith Shop.

    The Stella Blacksmith Shop.

  • Tennant House NRHP 84003461 Cowlitz County, WA

    The J. D. Tennant House.

  • Tyni bldg 1925 - Copy

    The Tyni Building.

  • Main Post Office - Kelso Washington

    The U.S. Post Office – Kelso Main.

  • Longview, WA - Washington Gas & Electric Building 02

    The Washington Gas and Electric Building.

  • Longview, WA - Willard Building

    The Willard Building.

  • Yale Bridge, State Route 503 Spanning Lewis River, Yale vicinity (Cowlitz County, Washington)

    The Yale Bridge.

See also

External links

  • Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Historic Register program
  • National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places site
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