Malcolm McDonald House
Malcolm McDonald House, National Register of Historic Places residence in Hillsboro, United States.
Description
The Malcolm McDonald House is a three-level residence in Hillsboro built in the American Craftsman style, featuring open eaves and curved supporting brackets throughout. The structure displays layered wall surfaces and detailed architectural elements typical of this building approach from the early 1900s.
History
The house was built in 1912 for Malcolm McDonald, founder of the Oregon Nursery Company, on land that would later anchor a planned community. Its location became central to how Orenco developed as a company town around the nursery operation.
Culture
The house reflects early appreciation for crafted details, with curved brackets and open eaves that showcase skilled building practices of the era. These careful touches were typical of homes built for prosperous business leaders in Oregon during that period.
Practical
The building is now owned by the City of Hillsboro and sits within a larger nature preserve area. Plan your visit as part of exploring the broader surroundings, as it is integrated into the local landscape rather than operating as a standalone visitor destination.
Did you know?
The property remains surrounded by apple trees, a quiet reminder of its past as part of extensive nursery operations. This natural setting helps visitors understand the original function of the site and how the region grew from its agricultural roots.
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