National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred in preserving the property. The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) nominates the locations for national recognition.

Historic West Linn City Hall

In 2021, the original West Linn City Hall building located at the Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1936 near the site of the Willamette Electric Railway station. It is unique for its original use as a public/private building housing the post office, city offices, grocer and butcher.

Willamette Locks

In 1974, the Willamette Locks were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Willamette Locks were constructed in the later half of the 19th century to satisfy the demand for shipping on the Willamette River.

Nicholas O. Walden House

In 1984, the Nicholas O. Walden house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The private home, built in 1895, was constructed by Nicholas O. Walden, who was the person that originally platted the 800 acres of the Town of Willamette.

Lewthwaite-Moffatt House

The Lewthwaite-Moffatt House was added on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The private home and office, constructed in 1896, is associated with prominent West Linn resident John Lewthwaite, who made a substantial contribution to the development of the local paper industry and was the first mayor of West Linn

Oregon City-West Linn Bridge

The Oregon City - West Linn Bridge, also known as the Arch Bridge, was added the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This bridge, built in 1922, sits on the historic site of at least two previous bridges across the Willamette River. The bridge was rebuilt in 2012.

Willamette Historic District

The Willamette Falls Neighborhood Historic District was first added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, but changed the name to the Willamette Historic District in 2013. Platted in 1893, the area is the first incorporated area in West Linn (1908) and the center of the former Town of Willamette.

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