Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House
303 Willamette St., at 3rd/Pearl sts., 541-484-0808. Tu-F 10am-1pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm. $6, kids $3.
Just a short walk down a woodsy road, the historical Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House is open for tours. Built in 1888, when the railroad arrived and the town’s population began to boom, it sits at the base of a butte covered with pine and cedar trees and is Eugene’s only Queen Anne revival-style house. It is built from local northwest woods and features 12-foot ceilings and embellished hardware throughout. One past owner grew up in the nearby Campbell House. Fund-raising seasonal high teas are scheduled for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas and include live music and a tour of the house. Hiking or driving on up to the top of Skinner Butte Park affords a panoramic view of the city.
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