Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, or Castle on the Hill, in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a Victorian-era residence that is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It is named for the three families who called it home over the years. The house is now open for public tours and pre-arranged private events.
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and Grounds | |
 Shelton McMurphey Johnson House | |
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| Location | 303 Willamette St., Eugene, Oregon |
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| Coordinates | 44°3′23″N 123°5′31.7″W |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | Walter D. Pugh, Nels Roney & W. H. Abrams[1] |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003028[2] |
| Added to NRHP | June 14, 1984 |
Location
The house is located at 303 Willamette Street in Eugene, at the south side of Skinner Butte.
History
The Queen Anne-styled house, built in 1888 for T. W. Shelton, was designed by Salem, Oregon architect Walter D. Pugh. It has undergone several modifications, including an enlargement in the 1910s for Robert McMurphey, and a remodel by Curtis and Eva Johnson in 1951 which restored its original turret. The house suffered two major fires, one during its initial construction, and a second one in 1950 during the Johnson remodel.
The house was deeded to Lane County by Eva Johnson in 1976. It is now owned by the City of Eugene and kept open to the public by Shelton McMurphey Johnson Associates, a nonprofit group.[3]
References
- "Site Information: Shelton McMurphey House & Grounds". Oregon Historic Sites Database. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- "History".