Intensive Level Survey Report Submitted
Another part of the nomination process is researching the history of some representative Laurelhurst houses and preparing an Intensive Level Survey report. A dozen neighborhood volunteers did this work, with help from the LNA's consultant, and the report has been posted to the LNA's website.
Read about:
The house of Dr Henry Coe, for whom Coe Circle is named
Where the term "swimsuit" came from and how Laurelhurst was involved
Heritage Trees in Laurelhurst and how the neighborhood was designed in connection with the park
Our neighbor who has lived in the same Laurelhurst house since the house was built
The English cottage in our neighborhood built entirely with All-Oregon products
An example of the many ADUs (accessory dwelling units) in our neighborhood
One of the most famous builders of mid-century modern houses in Portland, who started his career in Laurelhurst
The race to be the very first house built in Laurelhurst