Patrick Hughes House, Historic farmhouse at Cape Blanco, United States
The Patrick Hughes House is a residence on an elevated terrace south of the Sixes River in Cape Blanco. It features cedar shingle walls decorated with diamond-shaped and semicircular patterns throughout its exterior.
Irish immigrant Patrick Hughes built this Victorian residence in 1898 following the establishment of a successful dairy farm and black sand mining operation in the region. The house reflects the economic growth and building practices of that era.
The house displays architectural styles common to Oregon farming estates, blending Queen Anne and Eastlake details in carved wooden surfaces. These decorative wooden patterns remain visible throughout the structure today.
Access is through guided tours available from May to September, providing insight into 19th-century farming practices. The property sits on elevated terrain overlooking the river, so plan for some walking and uneven ground.
Swedish builder Peter John Lindberg created distinctive fish-scale shingle patterns on the exterior walls. This decorative technique remains a defining feature of the entire structure.
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