	Friends of Historic Forest Grove
About Us Forest Grove History FHFG News Calendar of Events Projects Links & Resources General Store Donations & Membership Contact Us Pioneer Kids! Website Design & Layout by Lisa Amato	Projects Alvin T. Smith Property Preservation & Restoration The Alvin T. Smith House was one of only two structures in Forest Grove that were documented for the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in the 1930s. The house was placed on the National Register in 1971 by the Zurcher family who were the owners at the time. This 1938 photo is on record with the National Parks Service (NPS) and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Built with oak timber framing, the house has defied nature and human neglect. The Classical Greek Revival elements are simple and elegant. The remaining 6-over-6 original windows were restored in 2005-06 and non-period windows will eventually be replaced. The roof replacement was completed in 2007. The stabilization plan of enhancing the basement support and adding a perimeter drainage system has been completed. The FHFG purchased the house in 2005, and has finally paid off the mortgage! The house is now ready for the next phase of its restoration.
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Alvin T. Smith Property Preservation & Restoration

The Alvin T. Smith House was one of only two structures in Forest Grove that were documented for the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in the 1930s. The house was placed on the National Register in 1971 by the Zurcher family who were the owners at the time. This 1938 photo is on record with the National Parks Service (NPS) and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Built with oak timber framing, the house has defied nature and human neglect. The Classical Greek Revival elements are simple and elegant. The remaining 6-over-6 original windows were restored in 2005-06 and non-period windows will eventually be replaced. The roof replacement was completed in 2007. The stabilization plan of enhancing the basement support and adding a perimeter drainage system has been completed.

The FHFG purchased the house in 2005, and has finally paid off the mortgage! The house is now ready for the next phase of its restoration.

Certain materials are included under the fair use exemption of the US Copyright Law.
Materials are included in accordance with the multimedia fair use guidelines and materials are restricted from further use.