Eastman–Shaver House, historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
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 home was modeled after a villa on the French Riviera that Eastman admired during his travels, with architect Johnston translating that European vision directly into the design. The gardens contain original plantings by landscape architect George H. Otten, including tall cypress and poplar trees arranged to evoke Mediterranean estates.
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