Francis Ermatinger House, History museum in Oregon City, United States
The Francis Ermatinger House stands as a Greek Revival and Federal style residence constructed with wooden materials and classical architectural details in Oregon City.
Francis Ermatinger, a Hudson's Bay Company trader and Oregon Provisional Government treasurer, built this residence near Willamette Falls in 1843.
The museum displays artifacts and exhibits that illustrate the daily life of early Oregon settlers and the influence of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Visitors can explore the museum through guided or self-guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays, with special arrangements available for school and group visits.
The left parlor of this house hosted the famous 1845 coin toss between Francis Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy that determined Portland's name.
GPS coordinates: 45.35556,-122.60556
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:45
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