Stories Lost

82 W. 15th Ave.

Craftsman Bungalow, c.1925

"The centered entry (north) is sheltered by a gabled hood supported by shaped brackets. Paired 6/1 double­ hung wood sash windows with a Craftsman-style muntin configuration flank the entry. The house's other windows take the same form, and are also arranged in pairs. Other noteworthy features include a stuccoed chimney that emerges from the roof at the ridge and unusual ornamental pendill blocks that are attached to the front gutter. With no major alterations to the house's plan, cladding or windows its integrity is excellent, making it potentially eligible for the National Register."
from Oregon Historic Sites Database

affordable housing demolished in 2020 to make way for 4-plex that rents for $3000+/unit

92 W. 15th Ave.

Bungalow, c.1930

This bungalow has had only minor modifications since it was built shortly before World War II and is a good example of 20th century architecture. The house features a pergola-like porch covering, large brackets on the front porch, and 15-light French doors. There is a historic 1 1/2 story gable addition on southeast corner. The structure is notable for its unusual gable end corner entry and original drain pipes. Along with other structures in the neighborhood, the house likely would contribute to an historic district in accordance with National Register specifications.
from Oregon Cultural Resource Inventory, City of Eugene, 1996

affordable housing demolished in 2020 to make way for 4-plex that rents for $3000+/unit

1430 Polk St.

English Cottage, c.1945

"The Elliott-Yoder House is [a] Norman Farmhouse style house [that] is one-and-a-half stories in height, and is irregular in plan with an intersecting gable roof. The primary window type is two-over-two double hung or fixed wood sash, with a small octagonal window near the recessed front door. The  earliest listing in the city directories is in 1940, though stylistically, the house appears to date to the late 1930s.  The house is a modest example of the Norman Farmhouse style. It is the only intact example of the style in the immediate study area, and may therefore have some architectural significance."
from Oregon Cultural Resource Inventory, City of Eugene, 1997

affordable housing demolished in 2004, replaced with a house that sold for nearly $500,000 in 2018

1639 Jefferson St.

Bungalow, c.1920

The decorative features of this bungalow include window boxes, boxed porch supports, exposed rafters, shed dormers, corner boards, and a projecting bay on the north side. Noteworthy landscaping includes large conifer and deciduous trees. Along with other structures in the neighborhood, the house likely would contribute to a historic district in accordance with National Register specifications.
from Oregon Cultural Resource Inventory, City of Eugene, 1996

affordable housing demolished in 2006 to make way for townhouse duplex that sold for $627,500 in 2021

1419 Olive St.

Queen Anne Cottage, c.1895

This Queen Anne cottage, built near the end of the 19th centure, features wide fascia board, corner boards, archritraves over the windows, water table, molding barge board on gable ends, intersecting hipped and gable roof forms. Although in fair condition, along with other structures in the neighborhood, the house likely would contribute to a historic district in accordance with National Register requirements.
from Oregon Cultural Resource Inventory, City of Eugene, 1996

demolished in 2010 due to fire damage; replaced with large apartment building

1640 Lawrence St.

Minimal Tract, c.1945

This example of 20th century minimal tract architecture features light wood framing, a hipped roof, and sculpted brackets on the front porch's entrance hood. Although in fair condition, along with other structures in the neighborhood, the house likely would contribute to a historic district in accordance with National Register requirements.
from Oregon Cultural Resource Inventory, City of Eugene, 1996

demolished in 2022; property currently is permitted for a new 2-story single-family house