Captain George Flavel House Museum

The Captain George Flavel House Museum is a mansion built in Renaissance Revival style in Astoria. The building features symmetrical facades, ornate woodwork, and rounded windows topped with decorative stone details.

Built in 1885 by architect Carl W. Leick, the house was commissioned by Captain George Flavel, who founded one of the first transpacific shipping companies. The structure reflects the economic power of the maritime industry in this region during the late 1800s.

The house shows how wealthy maritime families lived and worked during the late 1800s. The rooms contain furnishings and objects that reveal the daily life of these successful merchants and their households.

Visitors can explore the house through guided tours that reveal the original interior features across multiple rooms. The museum operates seasonally and offers educational programs for school groups and general visitors.

The building incorporates Italian Renaissance design elements such as rusticated ground-level walls and decorative corner stone work that recall 14th-century Florentine architecture. These European design references were uncommon in Astoria and demonstrate the owner's aspirations.

Location: Astoria

Architects: Carl W. Leick

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Email: info@astoriamuseums.org

Website: https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/flavel-house-museum

GPS coordinates: 46.18811,-123.83506

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41