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Friday May 24th
Oregon City Planning Department
The Planning Division is responsible for all long range and current planning as well as the implementation of the Oregon City Comprehensive Plan and associated Municipal Ordinances.
605 3rd Avenue - Helen and Peter Smith Residence c.1911

Statement of Significance: Peter Smith was a carpenter. His wife's name was Helen. This is the first of three properties the Smiths owned, and it is likely that Smith built the house. The house is a typical Oregon City vernacular dwelling. It has some importance in its association with Peter Smith. In the Canemah NR District, it is classified as Secondary.