19th century
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Tokeland Hotel
Tokeland, Washington
1885-1911
Built in 1885 and opened to guests in 1899, Tokeland Hotel is the oldest hotel in Washington. Today it offers 18 rooms in cozy, eclectic surroundings, along with a top-quality restaurant featuring local seafood and produce with a southern flair.
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Hannah and Eliza Gorman House
Corvallis, Oregon
1857; 1866
The Hannah and Eliza Gorman House was built by Black women pioneers in 1857-66, when it was illegal for them to own property in Oregon. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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Garden District
New Orleans, Louisiana
1838-1945
The Garden District of New Orleans is a leafy residential neighborhood that has been fashionable since the 1830s, containing around 1,000 historic luxury homes dating from before the Civil War to the early 20th century.
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St George's Hall
Liverpool, England
1841-46
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in England, St George's Hall was built 1841-56 as a public hall and law court. It still functions as a court, as well as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and weddings.
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McLoughlin House
Oregon City, Oregon
1846
The Georgian-style home of Dr. John McLoughlin, founder and mayor of Oregon City, built in 1846. Moved from its original location by the river in 1909, it is now a museum and part of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
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Harker Building
Portland, Oregon
1878
Built in 1878, the Harker Building is now the headquarters of the Portland band Pink Martini.