Monteith House Museum

The Monteith House Museum is a two-story Federal-style building constructed around 1850 with balanced proportions and classical details. The interior contains furnishings and decorative objects from the period, displaying how a prosperous family lived in early Albany.

Two brothers, Walter and Thomas Monteith, built this house in 1849 on land they acquired near the Willamette River. The structure gained significance as Albany's first frame building and influenced the town's early development.

The house served as a gathering place for early Albany's community, where residents met for meetings and social occasions. Visitors today can observe how the rooms and furnishings reflect the social patterns of pioneer life.

The house sits in a quiet residential area of town and is easy to reach on foot or by car. Visitors should arrange visits in advance since the museum operates by appointment rather than on a regular public schedule.

The building was Albany's first frame structure and has been restored with exceptional care to preserve its original condition. This restoration makes it a rare example of how carefully pioneer-era architecture can be brought back to life.

Location: Albany

Inception: 1848

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: 44.63611,-123.10917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46