William Barlow House, Renaissance Revival house in Barlow, US
The William Barlow House is a two-story Italianate house built in 1885, standing south of Barlow between Canby and Aurora on Oregon Route 99E. It was the home of William Barlow, son of Samuel K. Barlow, who built the Barlow Road.
The house was built in 1885 for William Barlow, whose father Samuel K. Barlow created an important regional transportation route. The family's work shaped how people and goods moved through the area.
The house takes its name from William Barlow, son of Samuel K. Barlow, who built the Barlow Road; the city of Barlow is also named after him. It is now a privately owned museum, open by appointment, so visits are arranged in advance with the owner.
The residence sits along U.S. Route 99E between Canby and Aurora and operates as a private museum requiring advance appointment. Plan ahead to arrange a scheduled visit to the property.
The property received designation on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, honoring the family's connection to regional transportation development. This recognition highlights how one family's business ventures shaped the infrastructure of an entire area.
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