June 17, 2013

Eugene, Oregon: Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House; things to do

Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House  

303 Willamette St., at 3rd/Pearl sts., 541-484-0808.  Tu-F 10am-1pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm.  $6, kids $3. 


Just a short walk down a woodsy road, the historical Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House is open for tours.  Built in 1888, when the railroad arrived and the town’s population began to boom, it sits at the base of a butte covered with pine and cedar trees and is Eugene’s only Queen Anne revival-style house.  It is built from local northwest woods and features 12-foot ceilings and embellished hardware throughout.  One past owner grew up in the nearby Campbell House.  Fund-raising seasonal high teas are scheduled for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas and include live music and a tour of the house.  Hiking or driving on up to the top of Skinner Butte Park affords a panoramic view of the city. 





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