JOHN MC KILLIAN HOUSE -- Statement of Significance: This house was reportedly constructed for Jonathan N. Killican, who purchased the property in 1898. He sold the property to B.F. and Susan Linn in 1904, who in turn sold to Frank and Myrtle Hall in 1919. The house was transferred twice more by 1922, when it was acquired by John Baker, who repaired stoves. Mr. Baker resided in the house with his wife Esther and their four children. In 1950, the property was purchased by Violet E. Johnson, who does appear to have occupied the residence. In 1958, the house was occupied by Earle M. and Josephine Courtney. Mr. Courtney worked at an attendant at Layton's Shell Station and his wife was employed at Martha's Coffee Shop. The couple purchased the property in 1962 and lived there intermittently through the 1960s.
This vernacular style house has a steep gable roof covered in composition shingles. Its plan is rectangular, and it sits on a stone rubble foundation. The house is clad in asbestos ceramic shingles and exhibits a thin cornice molding on the front façade and a wider frieze along the two side elevations. The windows are primarily 1/1 double-hung wood and lamb's tongues are visible. The house also has a partially enclosed hip roof front porch that runs the full length of the front elevation and has a concrete foundation. This is a recent addition, as is the porch at the rear of the house. The front yard is enclosed by a picket fence.
This property is a locally designated historic site located within the McLoughlin Conservation District. Contact ocplanning@orcity.org for more information.
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