Bybee–Howell House, Historic house in Sauvie Island, Oregon, US.
The Bybee–Howell House is a historic house on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River, Oregon, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, as of 2010, forms part of Howell Territorial Park, administered by the Metro regional government.
James Bybee built this house in 1856 as one of the first permanent structures on Sauvie Island. The property was recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The house is part of Howell Territorial Park, which Metro manages, and its name links two families: James Bybee, who built it, and the Howell family who later owned it. Visitors today see the house within a working park on Sauvie Island, where the building is used as a heritage site rather than a private home.
The house is accessible to visitors through guided tours offered within Howell Territorial Park, which is managed by Metro regional government. The park setting provides easy access and orientation for those wanting to explore the property.
The building retains its original structural features from 1856, making it a rare example of authentic construction from that era. The combination of period craftsmanship and preservation allows visitors to see how buildings were made and assembled during pioneer times.
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