Tag Archives: Oregon history

An Afternoon at Philip Foster Farm National Historic Site

Posted on July 29, 2013 by MPFConservation

Mitchell and I performed a condition assessment at Philip Foster Farm in Eagle Creek, Oregon, the end of July.  Philip and Mary Charlotte Foster sailed around Cape Horn and landed in Oregon in 1843.  They established a store and farm in … Continue reading →

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Hanley Farm House of the Southern Oregon Historical Society

Posted on July 28, 2012 by MPFConservation

MPF Conservation is working to discover the original paint colors for the Hanley Farm exterior and for the foyer, and is assisting SOHS with a plan to preserve the stencils in the parlor. It is a wonderful historical farm with original furnishings, wallpaper, carpets, and accouterments — lovely! I walked the rooms one day snapping pics for fun: below are some wonderful objects. Let’s take a walk! Continue reading →

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