Hidden Houses, Historic residential building in Washington, United States

The Hidden Houses are two historic residences in Vancouver, Washington, associated with the Hidden family: Lowell M. Hidden arrived from New England in 1864 and founded the Hidden Brick Company in 1871. The houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

These buildings were created during Washington's early settlement period and are among the most lasting examples from that time. They were later added to the national register of historic places to protect their value for city history.

These houses show how people lived in early Washington and what building methods were common then. The preserved details tell of the everyday needs and craftsmanship of that era.

The buildings can be viewed from the outside and give a good impression of their construction quality and structure. For detailed information, it helps to visit the local historic preservation office or search online databases of protected buildings.

Some of the houses still show crafted details that are rarely seen today, like original wood joints or simple window frames. These features came about not by special intention but simply from the materials and techniques available at the time.