Cottage Grove in Lane County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Cottage Grove Historical Museum
1897 - 1983
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016
1. Cottage Grove Historical Museum Marker
Stained glass windows from Italy
Placed by
Calapooya Chapter
DAR
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution Calapooya Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 43° 47.946′ N, 123° 3.902′ W. Marker is in Cottage Grove, Oregon, in Lane County. It is at the intersection of North H Street and Birch Avenue, on the right on North H Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 North H Street, Cottage Grove OR 97424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Knott Mine Gold Ore Stamp Mill (a few steps from this marker); Cottage Grove Museum (a few steps from this marker); River Road (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Applegate Trail - Southern Route to Oregon (about 600 feet away); The Changing Trail to Oregon (about 600 feet away); Crossing the Calapooya Mountains (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 24, 2021
2. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church
National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2016
3. Cottage Grove Historical Museum and Marker
The marker is visible here, mounted just above the top of the steps.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, informally known as St. Mary's, was dedicated on December 5, 1897. It is a particularly significant building for its octagonal form. Although octagonal structures are not uncommon in 19th century Oregon architecture, an octagonal church is unusual. Emeritus Professor Philip Dole, of the Department of Historic Preservation in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon, has stated that this building is the only public building of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The church remains largely intact and meets National Register Criterion C for architecture due to its unique octagonal form. It is also significant for its craftsmanship in representing the work of skilled local carpenters. - Statement of Significance, National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, informally known as St. Mary's, was dedicated on December 5, 1897. It is a particularly significant building for its octagonal form. Although octagonal structures are not uncommon in 19th century Oregon architecture, an octagonal church is unusual. Emeritus Professor Philip Dole, of the Department of Historic Preservation in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon, has stated that this building is the only public building of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The church remains largely intact and meets National Register Criterion C for architecture due to its unique octagonal form. It is also significant for its craftsmanship in representing the work of skilled local carpenters. - Statement of Significance, National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 31, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on May 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 31, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
