Courthouse -- 120 NW 4th Street
Built in 1888, this historic courthouse is still in active use.
Hours -- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Guided tours are available by
appointment only.
Phone -- 541/757-6831
History Center -- 110 NW 3rd Street
Features exhibits with local and regional historical themes.
Hours -- Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5pm
Phone -- 541/758-3550
Benton
County Historical Museum -- 1101 Main Street, Philomath
Built in 1867, this museum was once Philomath College and now has historic
displays on Benton County, including Camp Adair. There is also a gallery of
contemporary art.
Hours -- Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4:30pm
Phone -- 541/929-6230
Fiechter House -- 12 miles south of Corvallis
Within the confines of William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, the
Fiechter House is one of Oregon's remaining examples of Classical Revival
architecture (1850 - 1860). The house reflects the remoteness of early
settlement. Open Summer Sundays. 10am - 4pm. Phone -- 541/929-6230 or
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Charles Gaylord House -- 600 NW
7th Street
This Gothic cottage was built for Charles Gaylord, owner of the first sash
and door factory in this region. Established in 1857, the house may be the
oldest existing house in Corvallis.
Majestic Theater -- 115 SW 2nd Street
The Majestic Theater was built in 1913 as a vaudeville house. This
performing arts and multi-use facility was purchased by the City of
Corvallis and completely renovated. The theatre reopened in 1990 as a
community theater. The white brick exterior is typical of early 20th century
Commercial style architecture.
Oregon State University -- West of downtown Corvallis
Oregon's oldest state-supported institution of higher education. A diverse
blend of architectural styles and historically significant buildings are
represented on the OSU campus. Weatherford Hall is the oldest dormitory west
of the Mississippi.
Soap Creek Schoolhouse -- Soap Creek Road
Built in 1932, this type of schoolhouse was a common sight in rural Benton
County.
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Willamette Community and Grange
Hall -- Hwy 99W and Greenberry Road
Built in 1923 with Georgian design elements, this grange hall is one of the
most stylized buildings in Benton County.
Contact
Benton
County Visitor's Center for a list of the 53 covered bridges at their
website.
Harris Covered Bridge -- 2-1/2 miles west of Wren, off Hwy. 20 on Harris
Road
This bridge is currently in use. It was originally built in 1929 and has
limited height clearance. Motorhomes are not recommended.
Hayden Covered Bridge -- 1-1/2 miles west of Alsea, off Hwy. 34
Hayden Bridge spans the Alsea River. It was built in 1918 and is currently
in use.
Irish Bend Covered Bridge -- Crosses Oak Creek on the Campus Way bike path
This historic bridge is open to foot and bike traffic only
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