Eastman–Shaver House, historic house in northwest Portland, Oregon, United States
The Eastman-Shaver House is a large Mediterranean Revival home built in 1928 in Portland, featuring red-tile roofs, curved arches, stucco walls, and a distinctive tower where the two wings meet. Set on nearly one acre, the residence contains approximately 32 rooms with double barrel vaults, ornate ceilings, herringbone oak floors, and expansive windows offering views toward the city and surrounding mountains.
The house was designed in 1928 by architect Hollis Eugene Johnston for Watson Eastman, a lumber industry pioneer who supplied aircraft materials during World War I and owned a paper company. Later, Leonard R. Shaver acquired the property and became a prominent figure in Portland's shipping industry through his leadership of the Shaver Transportation Company.
The home reflects the tastes and ambitions of early 20th-century Portland business leaders who looked to Europe for design inspiration and built grand estates to showcase their success. The careful arrangement of the rooms, gardens, and decorative details shows how residents shaped their living spaces to match their social status and refined preferences.
The property is visible from the street and can be viewed from outside, with its architectural features and landscaping visible from the roadway. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can fully appreciate the roof tiles, stucco details, and garden elements from the surrounding area.
The property sold in January 2018 for almost $7 million, a record for the highest amount ever paid for a home and property in Multnomah County. The 32-room house was built in 1928 for Watson Eastman, founder of the Western Cooperage Company, and its second owner was Leonard R. Shaver of the Shaver Transportation Company.
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