West Linn Historic Resources and Architectural Styles Overview

West Linn Historic Resources and Architectural Styles Overview March 17, 2015

Local Designations Willamette Historic District established as a local historic district with the adoption of a newly codified CDC in 1981. An historic district is a geographically definable area with a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. Districts typically have contributing and non-contributing properties. Contributing properties generally are from the period of significance and add to the historic character or architecture of the district. Non-contributing properties may have been built outside the period of significance or have significant alterations that affect their integrity. Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 2

Willamette Historic District Criteria in Chapter 25 of the CDC About 80 properties Most constructed in the early 20 th century Mostly residential, some commercial properties. This project is generally looking at residential structures. Some infill development Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 3

Local Landmarks 29 properties first designated as local landmarks in 1990. An historic landmark is a property that is individually designated. This is typically due to its architecture or history. 25 remaining, 4 removed because of loss from fire or alterations Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 4

National Register Listed Properties The National Register is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Properties listed on the National Register as historic districts and individually. The Willamette Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 2009. The NR district is smaller than the local district, but encompasses many of the same buildings. The individual National Register listings not within the WFNHD are the Oregon City -West Linn Bridge, Willamette Falls Locks, and the Lewthwaite-Moffat House. Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 5

Willamette Districts Local Willamette Historic District National Register Willamette Historic District Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 6

Historic Surveys/Inventories 1984 – West Linn area surveyed in the Clackamas County Cultural Resources Inventory 1988 – Properties in West Linn surveyed – local historic landmark designation 2006 – Willamette area surveyed for National Register nomination, Holly-Grove area surveyed for potential designation as a local district 2008 – City-wide survey for potential local landmarks 2009 – Buck Street area surveyed 2010 – Pre-1964 structures in the Bolton and Sunset neighborhoods surveyed 2011 – Pre-1965 structures in the Willamette neighborhood and accessory structures in the local Willamette Historic District Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 7

Oregon Historic Sites Database Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 8

City Database Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 9

Local Regulations The City can have regulations for properties that are designated as historic. The City’s regulations apply to locally designated properties and, by state law, to properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The local regulations are in the Municipal and Community Development Codes. Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 10

Powers & Duties – Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code Designate and protect historic resources (as permitted by state and local law) Advise interest groups and others regarding West Linn’s history Provide materials and info on historic resources Evaluate the City’s historic resources Maintain and update a historic inventory Make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding proposed code amendments Develop incentives and programs to assist the community with the preservation of historic resources (with Council approval) Develop guidelines to illustrate and clarify code regulations (with Council approval) Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 11

Approval Authority – Chapter 99 of the CDC Quasi-judicial body Approval authority for many design review projects Decisions can be appealed to the City Council Review authority for some projects (generally Ch. 58) Can recommend designation of additional landmarks and districts Review authority for legislative amendments Grants, guidelines, incentive programs, etc. require approval, typically Director Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 12

What are West Linn’s Historic Resources? Willamette Historic District Local Landmarks Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 13

Commercial 1731 Willamette Falls Drive 1705 Willamette Falls Drive Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 14

Stick Style 1892 4 th Avenue Built before 1900 Steeply pitched gable roofs Decorative trusses Stickwork that mimics half-timbering 1862 4 th Avenue Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 15

Queen Anne Popular in the Willamette Valley from about 18801905 Few flat walls – bay windows, towers, insets, and projections were common Asymmetrical massing Steeply pitched roofs Wrap-around porches 1798 4 th Avenue 1831 5 th Avenue Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 16

Bungalow/Craftsman Bungalow Popular in Oregon from about 1900 -1925 1709 5 th Avenue Most popular style in district Related to the English Arts and Crafts movement Simpler and more open than Victorian era residences Decorative rafter tails and brackets Low pitched roof Exposed eaves Tapered porch posts 1706 6 th Avenue Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 17

Colonial Revived interest in Colonial era style First started to appear around 1900 Symmetrical, often 2 stories Accentuated front door Pilasters or sidelights were common 1747 5 th Avenue 5575 River Street Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 18

Vernacular Can include many types of structures Simpler forms than most buildings with an architectural style Often some of the earliest structures 1562 Buck Street Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 19

New Traditional 1639 6 th Avenue 1891 6 th Avenue Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 20

English Cottage/Tudor Revival c. 1910 -1940 Asymmetrical plan Steep gables Decorative half-timbering Stone trim Narrow, multi-paned and grouped casement windows Tudor arches 5797 Robert Moore Street Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 21

Mediterranean Revival c. 1915 -1950 Low elongated massing Low pitched roof, often tile Hipped roof with shallow eaves Stucco wall finishes 20375 Willamette Drive Casement windows Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 22

Institutional/Multifamily 22825 Willamette Falls Drive 22840 Willamette Falls Drive Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 23

Colonial Revival Local landmark Likely NR eligible Revived interest in Colonial era style First started to appear around 1900 Symmetrical, often 2 stories Accentuated front door Pilasters or sidelights were common Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 24

Questions? Historic Review Board – March 17, 2015 25