The Thomson House 1889
Originally at 808 Janesville Street One of Oregon’s earliest settlers, Robert Thomson, settled in section 12 of Oregon township in 1841. He purchased 46 acres from the government and built a log cabin on the bank of what is now Thomson’s Creek, near Janesville and S. Perry Parkway. He died in 1882, leaving 42 acres […]
The Marvin House 1897
248 N. Main Street One of the older homes in Oregon is the Queen Anne style house built in 1897 for Mr. and Mrs. (Mabel) L. B. Marvin. L.B. Marvin was then 23 and the eldest son of local hardware merchant, H. H. Marvin. The lot was purchased from his grandfather, Oregon pioneer, A. B. […]
The Gilbert House c. 1870
116 West Lincoln Street Builder John GilbertBorn: March 31, 1861 in OregonDied: September 21, 1956Married: Flora B. Lockwood on Dec. 27, 1888Parents: Schuyler and Hansy Hill GilbertChildren: Henry Schuyler, son and Cora Gilbert Fairbanks, daughter When John and Flora Gilbert built their new home at 357 North Main Street, they tore down the log shack […]
The Warner House c. 1871
126 West Lincoln Street Builder Jacob WarnerBorn: September 22, 1822 in Wurtemberg, GermanyDied: January 20, 1879Married: Mary Werlich, August 1845Parents: Rev. Jacob Warner, fatherChildren: James, John, Samuel, William, sonsAlma, Mary J., Louisa, Emily (Mrs. T. Algard), daughters Jacob “Jake” and Mary Warner came to the Township of Oregon in 1846. He worked in the old […]
The Palmer House c. 1879
121 West Lincoln Street Builder Oliver M. PalmerBorn: January 28, 1821 in Northeast Erie Co., PADied: March 22, 1898Married: Huldah HallParents: Daniel and Beulah Warner PalmerChildren: Mary Palmer Kierstead, daughterCassius and John, sons Oliver Palmer, a prominent figure in the early history of the Methodist Episcopal church of Oregon, came to Wisconsin in September, […]
The Rose House c. 1894
133 West Lincoln Street Builder Oliver O. RoseBorn: 1820Died: November 22, 1886Married: Edna RoseParents: Eunice and J. RoseChildren: Emeline and Lillian Oliver Rose was a hard-working, prosperous farmer who lived in the Oak Hall area of Fitchburg (Greenfield) as early as the 1850s. In 1853, along with Salisbury, Palmer, Rose, Richardson, Pritchard, Booth, Gilbert, Wallace, […]
The Algard House C. 1890
145 West Lincoln Street Builder: Henry N. AlgardBorn: February 20, 1832, Cayuga County, New YorkDied: September 19, 1911, OregonMarried: Phoebe Smith on September 22, 1857Parents: Joseph and Eliza Reemer AlgardSisters: Mrs. Margaret Patchin, OregonMrs. Manietta Dohms, Winona, MNChildren: None listed Henry Algard came to the township of Oregon with his parents in the fall […]
Museum Closed from December 14-January 2
The Museum will be taking its regular winter hiatus from December 14 through January 2. The Museum will be open our regular 1st Saturday of the month on Saturday, January 3rd. See you there! < Back to Events Page
Christmas at the Museum: The Musical
Saturday, December 1310am-3pm Join us for our 5th annual Christmas at the Museum. This year we will have guest musicians joining us throughout the day. Free event, donations welcome! We invite families, history enthusiasts, and Christmas lovers of all ages to experience the magic of the season. Museum Tours Holiday Refreshments Demonstration of the Player Piano […]
Downtown Trick or Treat
Friday, October 3110am-12pmDowntown/Waterman Triangle Park Look for the pumpkins on business doors participating in the Trick or Treat in Downtown Oregon! Enjoy family fun activities at Waterman Triangle Park. Face painting Food trucks Games Music and more! Stop by the Oregon Area Historical Society booth. See you there! Back to Events