Chavner Family House, Historic house in Gold Hill, Oregon.
The Chavner Family House is a residential building in Queen Anne style located in Gold Hill with elaborate handcrafted details throughout its interior spaces. The structure sits on a larger parcel near Rogue River Valley and displays the characteristics typical of this architectural approach.
William Stuart designed this building in 1892 during a period of architectural development in southern Oregon. The house documents how prosperous families lived in this region during the late 1800s and reflects construction practices of that era.
The house's name reflects the family who lived here, and its exterior displays the handcrafted details typical of its era. Visitors can observe these carefully made elements and understand how prosperous families lived at that time.
The house is located in Gold Hill and can be visited during walks through the Rogue River Valley area as a stationary site. Visitors should be aware that this is a private property and access may be limited depending on current conditions.
The building retained many original structural elements from its 1890s construction, making it possible to observe historical building techniques from the Pacific Northwest firsthand. This preservation allows visitors to see the craftsmanship methods of that time in their original condition.
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