Rachel Louise Hawthorne House, building in Oregon, United States
The Rachel Louise Hawthorne House is a two-and-a-half story residential building built in 1892 in Portland's Eastside area, constructed in the Queen Anne style. The structure features asymmetrical rooflines with gables, polygonal room shapes, elaborate wooden trim and columns, original interior woodwork and fireplaces, stained glass windows, and beveled wood siding with shingle detailing.
The house was built in 1892 by David McKeen and his company as a rental property for Rachel Louise Hawthorne, who became a wealthy property owner after her husband Dr. James Hawthorne died in 1881. Her family shaped Portland's eastside development, and the house remained in family ownership for generations until it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The house is named after its owner Rachel Louise Hawthorne and reflects how prosperous Portland families lived during the late 1800s. Visitors can still see the detailed craftsmanship and thoughtful room layouts that show how people of that era built and inhabited their homes.
The house sits on SE 12th Avenue in the Buckman neighborhood and is easily visible from the street, though it remains a private residence. Visitors can admire the intricate exterior details from the sidewalk, as the facade and decorative wooden elements are particularly well preserved.
The basement contains a carved initial from the Kinney family, who lived here for years and shaped the home across generations. This small detail preserves a personal connection to the people who inhabited these rooms over more than a century.
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